Pal Payasam is a rice pudding that I will admit, I have grown to appreciate – nay, crave – over the years. Growing up it wasn’t really my speed – especially the kind with raisins and vermicelli noodles (which is actually called semiya payasam). But, now that my tasty buds have grown up, this one […]
Pulissery – Pineapple curry [Recipe]
Pulissery – pineapple curry – is one of the (many) traditional main dishes served during Onam feasts. There are many variations on pulissery curry – you can substitute the pineapple we used for cucumber, mango, or plain yogurt. Here’s a 5 minute video of our mom making this curry. PrintPulissery – Pineapple curry [Recipe] […]
Happy Onam!
Happy Onam, everyone! Onam is one of (if not, the) biggest holiday in Kerala, the state that our family is from in India. As you guys know that we’re first generation Indian-Americans. This has led to us being a little bit removed from knowing many of the details and the culture around holidays like this. […]
Egg Curry for the Soul [Recipe]
Savory and comforting, my mom’s egg curry is a favorite in my house! It’s simple to prepare and delicious served with either rice or various Indian breads if you have them (see our recipe for puri). Quick enough for a weeknight meal, I’ve also found it to be a general crowd-pleaser as well as a […]
Puri: The Amazing Puffed Indian Bread [Recipe]
I am honored and thrilled to be the one to post this recipe. Growing up, puri was one of my favorite things to eat. I would eat it by the dozen, with or without curry to accompany it. It’s a soft, puffed up bread that goes well with coconut chutney, potato masala, egg curry, chicken […]