Sambar Powder

      Sambar Powder/ Sambar Podi
                                                     

Who doesn’t like homemade goodies? 😋I love them...😍 I’m sure you all love the same. Yes ….today I have something similar … homemade sambar powder .We have many brands of sambar powder available in stores, but nothing can beat the taste of homemade powder👍. It is too easy to prepare. Sambar is nothing but lentil gravy with added vegetables and tamarind and flavored with spices and seasonings. These spices mainly include coriander powder, chili powder and turmeric powder. Sambar powder is a combination of these powders in appropriate quantities. Here I have added a drop of coconut oil to the powder so you can’t store it for long. It is better to use it in a week or two if stored properly.  Will post a sambar powder with longer shelf life soon 😊. Vishu is around the corner so roll up your selves and get ready to prepare this homemade goodie 😉. You can serve your loved ones something special as sambar is an inevitable part of “Vishu Sadhya “(feast).  Okay then let’s get started.

Nenthra Pazham Pulissery

                Ethapazham Pulissery/ Banana Yogurt Gravy

Yahoo!!! The spring has sprung … no more mittens, scarves and jackets.  The winter is over. Hope not to see you next year. The last snow shower of the season was two weeks back and I clicked some pics…

Chicken Fry

                                                     Simple Chicken Fry
                                                     

                                                             

 Non –veg recipes the simplest ones compared to vegetarian ones as you can avoid cutting. Easy chicken fry is very – very easy 😉. You can finish cooking in minutes. You can serve this fry as an appetizer also. It’s an awesome combination with rice along with Mooru Curry (yogurt gravy) 😋😋!!!. My little just enjoys that combination. You can marinate the chicken and store it in the freezer for days together. You can take the needed amount, thaw it and fry it as and when required. Okay then let’s get started…..

Garlic Lemon Fish / Baked Fish

                      Garlic Lemon Fish / Baked Fish
                                                             
                                                               

As mentioned in my previous blog here is the recipe for Garlic Lemon Fish🐟🐟. As a seafood lover I just love this recipe. Not only that it is too easy to make. If you have fish fillets try this recipe you will love it😍. This is one simple recipe that is way tooooo delicious 😋😋. You can use any kind of fish fillet though the white ones are the best like tilapia, catfish, cod fish etc…You add garlic for an extra flvor.You can either sauté the garlic along with the butter and cilantro or you can add as such as I did, both ways taste good👌. Lemon gives a tangy taste to the fillets which can’t be missed 😊. You can bake or grill this till the fish flakes can be easily pulled apart with a fork. It is indeed a light but healthy meal 💪. Other than cilantro you can add more herbs if you want, the herbs compliment the flavor of the fish .When paired with mashed potatoes it becomes a complete meal 😃. Do give it a try. Okay then let’s get started.

Mashed Potato

                                                       Mashed Potato
                                                           

Here is the recipe for an easy, fluffy, creamy and buttery mashed potato 😋😋. I am not that fond of this recipe.  I like our traditional potato stew, fry and chips. This is my hubby’s favorite recipe, he often suggests this recipe on weekends but as I don’t like I would suggest something else.  Only a very few ingredients are needed to make this super soft potatoes. Mashed potatoes are so velvety and soft that it melts in your mouth. Initially while making this recipe I had a doubt what kind of potatoes are to be choseen for this, after doing a bit of online research I came to a conclusion that Russet potatoes are the best  👌👌. You can also use gold and white potatoes.  The recipe is too simple - boil, peel, mash and add other ingredients, you have a warm creamy bowl of mashed potatoes ready!!! It is slightly different from our Indian style of cooking as we use coconut milk for most of our recipes but here we add milk. Give it a try, who doesn’t like a change 😉. The best combos are baked fish, grilled or baked chicken, stir fried veggies 😊😊. Okay then let’s get started……