I am a lifelong lover of oatmeal. Ever since I was a child, oatmeal was a frequent breakfast on cold early mornings before school. Over the years, I learned to make it just the way I like with loads of nutritious additions. I shared my recipe for Ultra Healthy Oatmeal previously. The thing about oatmeal…
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Vegan(ish) Pasta Bake
We are not vegan, but I often enjoy trying new vegan recipes simply because they look delicious and are (usually) full of wholesome, nutritious ingredients. When I want to find a vegan (or vegan-ish with modifications) recipe, I usually look to Nisha at Rainbow Plant Life or Sadia at Pick Up Limes. Their websites have…
Five Fall Soups
One of my favorite things about the fall season is the comfort of homemade soups! Especially on colder and rainier days like today, a warm bowl of delicious soup just makes things so much better. Moreover, I love homemade soups because they are quite simple, quick to make, and healthy. I’ve already made a number…
Puttu
Today I’m sharing another favorite Kerala breakfast dish (I know – every dish is “favorite” for me, but that’s because Malayali food is life). This was my first time making it, and once again I was pleasantly surprised by how simple it was! This version is made with wheat flour (gothambu puttu), but it’s also…
How to Crave Salad
Years ago, a salad was probably the last item on a menu I would order and the last thing I would want to make/eat at home. However, I do not recall salads being as versatile, nutritious and delicious as they are now! You definitely need to be careful not to load your salads with unhealthy…
Carrot and Green Onion Thoran
Here is another simple, healthy, and easy recipe for thoran, a ground coconut-based vegetable side dish common in Kerala cuisine. What I love about thoran is that you can use any of your favorite vegetables; the base of the recipe stays the same! This is one of my favorite combinations, not only for the yummy…
Kerala Style Red Coconut Chutney (Thenga Chammanthi)
If you’re familiar with South Indian cooking or have been following my recipes for a while now, you know that we love our coconut! We also love savory and spicy dishes for breakfast, and idli or dosa is a typical South Indian breakfast. My personal favorite is serving these with sambar, but a faster and…
Kerala Kadala Curry (Kala Chana)
As a kid, I really did not like this dish. Now that I’m a mom, I am not surprised one bit that I didn’t like this as a kid, ha! I always preferred chole, the softer white chickpeas in a delicious gravy that I ate on special occasions at Indian restaurants. Chole is traditionally a…
Kerala Parippu Curry (Dal)
Cold rainy afternoons call for comfort food. On my drive home, I decided to whip up some simple Kerala parippu curry (dal), rice, and some kind of vegetable side. Rummaging through my fridge, I found cauliflower, frozen broccoli florets, and frozen green peas, so I opted for a delicious and easy coconut curry using these…
Mom’s Recipes: Avial
As part of a new series, I’m excited to share the glories of some of my favorite Indian recipes, namely what my momma taught me. My family is from the southern Indian state of Kerala, and the food I grew up eating is not typically found in the Indian restaurants we all frequent. Some restaurants may…
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