Lemon Strawberry Punch

This fizzy fruit punch makes the perfect party refreshment. This is an easy punch that tastes great and looks good.

Chicken Tikka Masala

The word tikka means pieces, chunks or bits. Chicken tikka masala is chunks of spicy marinated chicken pieces grilled and simmered in a rich, red, spicy tomato based sauce. Its a staple on any Indian restaurant menu. 

Sardine (Mathi) Onion Fry

A tasty recipe for this cold water fish which contains very high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for brain and vision development. Sardines are also rich in iron, potassium and vitamin B6.

I think everybody like Sardine(Mathi / Chala) and its the favorite fish of Keralites, normaly we make fish curry or fish fry, here is different recipe with sardine.

Ingredients

• Mathi / /Sardine 5 nos.
• Kudam puli 3 nos.
• Curry leaves. 5 springs with the stem.
• Turmeric Powder. 1/2 tsp
• Pepper powder. 1/2 tsp
• Onion sliced 3
• Green chillies. 3
• Ginger crushed 1 tsp
• Garlic crushed. 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder. 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Coconut oil. 3 tsp

Method

Cook the fish along with salt , kudampuli n turmeric powder in little water. When the fish is cooked well. Take the flesh of the fish. 

Heat coconut oil in a manchatti or frying pan and add mustard seeds. Then add sliced onions, crushed ginger, crushed garlic, sliced green chillies and sauté untill onion become slight brown in colour.  Then add red chilli powder, pepper powder n salt. Mix it well. 

Add the cooked sardines flesh in to it. After adding the fish pieces swirl the clay pot to mix everything well. Add some curry leaves n switch off. 

Serve hot with steam rice.

Summer Salad

Summers are made for salads. This salad require minimal ingredients and are the perfect way to enjoy fresh summer produce.

Ingredients

• Avocados 1 nos(sliced) 
• Red Capsicum 1 nos(sliced) 
• Yellow Capsicum 1 nos(sliced) 
• Lettuce Leaves Few 
• Cucumber 1nos(sliced) 
• Carrot 1nos(sliced) 
• Cherry Tomatos Few

Dressing

• Honey 1/2 tsp 
• Pepper Powder 1/4 tsp 
• Olive Oil 1/2 tbsp 
• Lime Juice 1/2 tbsp 
• Salt

Method

In a bowl whisk well dressing ingredients.  Add vegetables into it and mix well. Serve chilled.     

Koon (Mushroom) Thoren

Mushrooms are a low calorie food. It has an excellent source of vitamin B, essential minerals and a good source of phosphorus and potassium. 

Here is the dish, mushroom stir fry with onion and coconut. 

Carrot Almond Payasam

Easy sweet dessert recipe you can make for any occasion, generally payasams are made during festive occasions, however that should not be the case especially as far as this carrot payasam is concerned. 

Ingredients

• Ghee 2 tbsp
• Carrot 4 medium peeled and cut into small chunks
• Almonds 1/3 cup soak in warm water and remove skin
• Milk 3 cup
• Condensed Milk 3 tbsp
• Sugar 1/3 cup
• Cardamom powder 1/2 tsp
• Almonds few for garnish

Method

Crush carrot and almonds in a food processor or blender and keep it aside. 

In a sauce pan put ghee and once it melt add crushed carrot badam mixture and sauté for 5 minutes then add milk, let them boil. when it starts boiling add condensed milk and sugar. boil for 5 to 10 minutes or till they became thick, add cardamom powder and mix well. Garnish with some sliced almonds. Serve hot or cold.

Apple Pan Cakes

This delicious recipe is perfect for weekend breakfast . This pancakes are moist and nutritious.

Amarula African Brew

Amarula - The Spirit Of Africa.

Amarula cream is a pure blend of nature's fresh cream and the mysterious taste of the wild marula fruit. Africas majestic elephants walk for miles to feast on the sun-ripened marula fruit which is indigenous to the region's vast subequatorial plains. 

Here is a fusion recipe using Amarula.

Dark indulgent, african Brew combines the richness of chocolate with the velvety sophistication of Amarula.

Cheera Aviyal

Cheera Aviyal is a healthy aviyal preparation, red amarnnath cooked with grated coconut and green mango.

Easy Hummus

Hummus, middle eastern cookery, a food dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice,  garlic and salt.  

It serves as a complete protein  when eaten with bread.  Here is super and easy recipe of Hummus.

Malabar Koonthal Masala Curry

Authentic Malabar Koonthal Masala curry using roasted coconut, simple and spicy.

Brocoli, Carrot and Cucumber Salad

Its simple and easy salad with freshness of cucumber, carrot and brocoli.

Ingredients

• Brocoli 1 small (steamed) 
• Carrot 1 small (grated) 
• Cucumber 1 small piece (grated) 
• Green chilli 1 sliced 
• Tomato 1 small sliced 
• Pepper powder 1/4 tsp 
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp 
• Salt

Method

Clean and steam brocoli and keep it for cooling.

Take a plate and arrange brocoli, grated carrot and cucumber. Season with salt, pepper powder and lemon juice.

Garnish with green chilli and tomato.

Manga Chamanthi

Simply irresistible. This is a dry chutney that is used in combination with steamed rice and rice porridge. 

Choley bhature

Choley bhature is an all time favourite punjabi dish. Choley bhature can be eaten in breakfast as well as in lunch. Its a combination of chick pea curry served with deep fried pooris. Here is a simple recipe.

Ada Pradhaman

Ada pradhaman, the king among payasams of kerala. Sweet delicacy prepared in almost all kerala households during festival of Onam and many other occasions. 

Dum paneer kalimirch

The Dum paneer kalimirch is a spicy paneer and black pepper recipe that has all the exotic spices going in for the making of the dish. 

This vegetarian recipe that makes your taste buds crave for more.

Vitamix, Orange Carrot and Green Apple

This fruit and vegetable juice is rich in multivitamins, beta-carotene and antioxidants. 

A simple recipe with plenty of health benefits and a delicious flavor come from carrots, apple and orange.

Tree of Life

Fried Cauliflower Tree on a bed of gravy.

Chickpea Salad

A simple and delicious salad of chickpeas, onions, garlic, cherry tomato, celery and lemon juice.

Chickpeas contain healthy protein, fibre, vitamin and minerals

Avocado Milkshake

A healthy and delicious milkshake, its refreshing and great for staving off hunger. Avocado is a very healthy fruit. 

Appam with Vegitable Stew

Appam is a famous dish from Kerala. Its a type of South Indian pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk.

Hot and Sweet Chicken Wings

Its just the right balance of hot and sweet, as I love very hot and spicy food. Hope you all will like this.

Egg Fried Rice

Egg fried rice is a very simple an popular Indo Chinese recipe. Fried rice is a dish of steamed rice stir fried in a wok, often mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables and meat. Here is a quick and easy recipe. 

Green Tea Mint Mojito

The perfect summer drink. So simple using ingredients fresh brewed green tea, lemon and mint, refreshing combination, hope you all like.

Fish Burger

Burgers are one of the most popular fast food. Burgers are typically associated with chicken or beef, but fish burgers are equally tasty and delicious. 

Idi Chakka (Tender Jack Fruit) Masala Curry

Tender Jack fruit cooked in roasted coconut , onion masala gravy is one of the best dishes in Kerala. 

One of my favorite too. It goes well with chappathi, paratha and rice.

Onion Tomato Chutney

An easy and delicious chutney that goes very well with Idli, Dosa, Upuma and Chapathi.

French Toast

Is there anything better than French Toast for sunday breakfast? 

Here is recipe for french toast topped with fruits.

Dates Payasam

Dates Payasam is a very simple and quick payasam. Here is the recipe try it out.

Kanchipuram Idli

Kanchipuram Idli is a very popular South Indian Idli seasoned with pepper, cumin seeds etc.

Fizzy Blueberry Lemonade

Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous 2015

I love blue berries and here is a wonderful, refreshing drink with blue berries and lemon.

This plump summer berry is packed with antioxidants, vitamin C, and a tangy flavor that comes to life in our recipe for blueberry crisp.