Malaysia is a country where you could find people from all over the world. When people from different parts of the world congregate, they bring their culture and their food with them. Their influence seeps into the fabric of a country making it a rich tapestry. Malaysia has been enriched thus, with influences from Indian, Chinese,…
Category: Food
Ragi Koozh : Recipe and Health Benefits
Ragi Koozh (pronounced ‘Cool’) is a savory drink, very popular in the Southern parts of India. Known as Farmer food, this is an ideal Summer breakfast as it is filling, keeps your stomach cool, and keeps your energy levels high. Benefits of Ragi: Aids weight loss Cools your body Regulates Blood Sugar Levels Reduces Bad…
Lotus Stem – Gravy Style
Lotus Stem, also known as Kamal Kakdi, Nadru, Bhe or Bhein is one of the least known and talked about vegetables. Packed with Minerals and rich in Fibre regular consumption aids in Weight loss . It helps reduces Stress and Water Retention and is good for Skin, Hair and for those who have Blood Pressure….
Fragrant Clear Chicken Soup
Serves: 6 Ingredients: Chicken Bones: 250 gms Celery, leaves and tender stalks: A fistful Lemon Grass, cut into large pieces: A fistful Garlic: 4-5 medium sized Cloves, peeled and cut Garlic: 2 inch piece, peeled and cut Whole Peppercorn: 10-12 Salt, to taste. Water: 4-5 cups Method: Wash and clean the Chicken bones well Roughly…
Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Pudding)
Gajar Halwa is a winter special delicacy popular across the Northern region of India. Winter brings with it a special crop of Carrots that are bigger than the regular ones and crunchy with a tinge of sweetness. They are so delicious that most people enjoy eating them raw. Pickling them is another option. Using them…
If it is Tamil Nadu it has to be Elai Sapad
Think Southern India and the image of lush green Plantain and Coconut Trees comes to mind. Both the trees are so versatile that each part, from the root to the leaf, is either edible or used to make something that is useful. As much as I love coconut and plantains and the various ways they…
Dal Bread : A one pot meal
Dal-Bread is a family favourite. I grew up eating Dal Bread so I am unsure whether this dish exists or it is something my ingenious Mom rustled up. Leftover Dal, preferably Tur or Moong Dal cooked the simple way, and a day old Bread work best for this one-pot meal. However, let that not stop…
Prawn Curry
Serves 2 Ingredients: 250 gms medium sized Prawns (after cleaning the quantity was about 150 gms) 2 medium sized Onions, chopped very fine 1 medium sized Tomato, chopped very fine 2 Green Chillies, slit lengthwise 5-6, Curry Leaves 2 Tbsps Oil 1 Tbsp, or to taste, Ginger-Garlic Paste 1 Tbsp, or to taste,…
Poha Chivda
Poha Chivda is a savory snack. If made using the right amount of ingredients it is also a relatively healthy snack option to much on, with your Tea or otherwise. You could eliminate using the Peanuts and Cashewnuts to make it completely healthy. Poha is flattened rice and also called beaten rice. It is called…
Peanut Masala
Serves 2 Ingredients 1 Cup Peanuts, with skin, dry roasted till they emit a fragrance and change colour. 1 Medium Sized Onion, chopped very fine 2 Green Chillies, chopped very fine 1Tbsp, chopped fresh Coriander Leaves Freshly squeezed Lime (Nimbu) Juice, to taste Salt to taste Method Add all the ingredients in a serving bowl,…