Hands down, one of my favorite ways to repurpose Thanksgiving leftovers is this Shredded Turkey Masala. Every year, at the end of our very American feast, mom and I sit at our kitchen table shredding up the bits. It’s a…
Kerala Egg Puffs
Egg Puffs, or any flavor variation of it, are a magical chaya-time snack for me. It’s savory, hearty, and has the best, buttery, crunchy bite. Beyond its flavor, though, I love how it transports me to the simplest of memories….
Kerala Onam Sadhya Recipe Round-Up
Attending our local Onam celebration was one of the few events every year where I really felt like a Malayalee. It’s where I could connect with my culture. I loved seeing everyone in their white and gold sarees and seeing…
Kerala Sunset Cocktail
The inspiration for my Kerala Sunset Cocktail I’ve been living in flashbacks lately. Flipping through old family photo albums (remember those?) and reminiscing. One of the collections of photos I paused a lot through was of my last time in…
Banana Bonda
Need a break from making banana bread? Try out my recipe for Banana Bonda! This crunchy, lightly sweet treat is a very popular snack in Kerala. In fact, my mom told me this was one of her favorite things to…
Dosa (a rice and lentil based recipe)
After going back and forth between different rice varieties, lentil variations, and fermentation methods I’ve finally come to a dosa recipe that creates a crispy and tangy flavor.
Sambar (a south indian vegetable stew)
Sambar is made many different ways. In fact, different districts within South India all seem to have their own variation. From the types of vegetable used to the spice blends, the combinations are vast.
Kozhukatta (Coconut Jaggery Dumpling)
The foods made for annual holidays, like this Kozhukatta recipe, are my favorite. It’s because every year I feel like I learn something new and grow with the process of making it. In my first year of making kozhukatta, I…
Pumpkin Erissery (Onam Sadhya Recipe)
Another classic Onam Sadhya recipe is Pumpkin Erissery. It’s so delicious and simple to make! To make it, all you do is pressure cook white pumpkin and red beans. Then it gets cooked down with a coconut paste. Finally, it…
Sarkara Varatti (Spiced Plantain Chips)
Sarkara Varatti, or Spiced Plantain Chips, is a classic part of any Onam Sadhya. As a kid, these chips were not my favorite. The flavors of ginger, cardamom, and cumin as a coating on a jaggery fried chip seemed like…
Red Beet Pachadi (Onam Sadhya Recipe)
Red Beet Pachadi is another classic Onam recipe. When I sit down for a sadhya (feast), I always expect to see this beautiful, bright pink dish on my banana leaf. What I love most about this recipe is how simple…
Banana Chips (Ethakka Upperi)
The recipe for how to make Banana Chips, also known as just about every Indian kids favorite snack, is finally on my blog! And I made a video to show you how to make it! This is seriously one of…