I have been asked why my posts are always about chicken, meat, fish or seafood. They ask “Do you not eat (or cook) any vegetables?”. The answer is “yes, I do.” In fact, while growing up, for every meal, my mom used to serve two vegetable based curries. Even now, we have at least one vegetable dish included in our lunch and dinner meals. But, for me, the “hero” in all those meals has been the protein, which is the aforesaid chicken, meat or fish. That’s why I almost, always, post these “hero” recipes.
Ingredient: garlic
Erachi Choru (Meat Rice Kerala Style)
Erachi Choru is a traditional meat and rice recipe from the Malabar region of Kerala. Made with all the great spices of Malabar, and flavorful coconut oil, it is the taste and love of Kerala in a plate. For me, this recipe started from an insatiable craving for Biriyani, my favourite rice dish on a Sunday afternoon. It was a lazy weekend, and I didn’t have the patience or time to cook a proper biriyani. Nevertheless, the craving to devour some rice and meat cooked with spices was not just going away. Just before I was about to order a…
Homemade Chicken Curry – Kerala Style
This Kerala Chicken Curry (Nadan Chicken Curry) is from my granma’s kitchen. An all-time family favourite, I learned this heirloom recipe from my mom.
‘The Take-It-Easy’ Fried Rice
Try this easy fried rice recipe, and cook a delicious dinner tastier and healthier than your favourite takeaway fried rice.
Chicken Stew (Kerala Style)
This Easter, enjoy your Sunday brunch with a Kerala style chicken stew. This mildly spiced, creamy stew can be paired with appam, bread or chapatis.
Butter & Garlic Fried Prawns
This butter and garlic fried prawns, with garlic and chilli flakes, and a dash of lime, is one of the easiest prawns recipes that you’ll ever come across
Onion & Pepper Crab
This onion and pepper crab marries the delicate flavours of crab with the sweetness of caramelized onions and the punctuated fieriness of black pepper.
Chicken Xacuti
Goan cuisine is not just about their seafood. Check out this wonderful chicken recipe that brings together a variety of spices and grated coconut in a succulent chicken curry.