Vazhuthananga Udachathu is a delicacy from Kerala where brinjal (eggplant/aubergine) is roasted on a gas stove, the smoky flesh combined with roasted dry chillies, finely chopped shallots, tamarind, and salt, and held together by coconut oil.
gluten free
Chilli Paneer Dry
This chilli paneer dry celebrates some of the finest Indian spices. It takes just 30 minutes to make this simple, flavourful delicacy from scratch!
Vegetable Cutlet (Vegetable Tikki)
This delicious vegetable cutlet is vegan, gluten-free, and an easy snack to make even on a weekday! You could enjoy this beetroot cutlet on its own or use it as a patty to make a yummy veggie burger!
Beans Stir-Fry
This beans stir-fry cooked in traditional Kerala style is an easy, tasty preparation and healthy! It’s loaded with fibre, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
Kulukki Sarbat (Pineapple Limeade)
Kulukki Sarbat (Pineapple Limeade) is the ultimate fresh limeade from Kerala. It’s sweet, tangy, and mildly hot at the same time, making it a refreshing treat for your taste buds.
Chicken Cafreal
Chicken Cafreal is a Goan delicacy without which a festive feast is not complete. With a succulent deep-green colour from the coriander (cilantro) leaves, and intricately balanced aroma from various spices, this unique preparation will win over your taste buds.
Prawns Peera (Chemmeen Peera)
Prawns peera is an authentic Kerala delicacy celebrating some of the ingredients the state is famous for – most notably lovely seafood, prawns in this instance. Mellow sweetness of grated coconut, and the subtle tanginess of pot tamarind (kudampuli), with the understated heat from green chillies brings out the best of prawns.
Unpaid Review – Eastern’s Kebab Masala
This chicken kebab recipe is part of an unpaid, unbiased product review, and the first of its kind on this blog. I love kebabs. I don’t mind indulging in fried chicken kebabs once in a while!
Mushy Tapioca (Cassava/Kappa)
Kappa / Cassava – Mustard seeds, curry leaves, crushed dry chillies, and garlic, fried in coconut oil and mixed with mushy tapioca with a seasoning of turmeric and salt. For me, that’s the gooey joy of food!
Egg Bhurji
Egg bhurji, to me, is like an Indian version of scrambled eggs. It’s not that a traditional scrambled eggs is not sufficient. It’s just that we love our spices, and we love to show them off!