Parippu Vada with Channa Dal
Growing up, Parippu vada (Masala vada), as we call it in Kerala, used to be one of the most popular after school snacks. It is made of Channa dal (Bengal gram) or Kadala… Continue reading
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Central Food Market – Athens
Happy new year everyone! I was in Athens over new year, and visited the Central Food Market on a Saturday morning! I started my visit in the meat section. It was very clean,… Continue reading
Ulli Vada – South Indian onion and curry leaf fritters
These little morsels are terribly addictive; once you start munching on them it’s hard to stop. In South India this is a popular teatime snack and roadside venders fry them fresh and sell… Continue reading
Trifle
Trifle pudding is an English classic that has many variations. Each and every family has their own unique version with different combinations of ingredients. I like to make a simple one using… Continue reading
Roasted parsnip with spices
Parsnips are tubers that look like white carrots but taste completely different! This is the time of the year in which parsnips gets sweeter as the weather gets colder and more… Continue reading
LEMON AND POPPYSEED CAKE
I hope I am not the only one who find it simply impossible to walk away from a crate full of fresh sweet lemons in the market! I normally aim to pick… Continue reading
Cabbage Rolls with Spiced Minced Lamb
This is a traditional stuffed cabbage recipe adapted for an Asian palate. You can use any kind of cabbage as long as the leaves are not too stiff! I used Savoy cabbages… Continue reading
Date and Walnut Cake
An old fashioned cake, which is an all time family favourite of mine. It is extremely simple to make, and goes perfectly with a cup of tea. Date and Walnut Cake Unsalted… Continue reading
Baby Corn and Carrot Stir-fry with Mustard seeds and Curry leaves
Baby corn is always a lovely addition when you want to add an extra sweet crunch to salads, noodles or stir-fries. This is a South Indian-style stir-fry which is surprisingly… Continue reading
Olan – Marrows and Cowpeas in Coconut milk
Olan is a Keralan vegetarian dish traditionally made with South Indian ash gourd or golden Indian cucumbers. English marrows work perfectly well in this recipe and they are in prime season during this… Continue reading