Category: Starters, Snacks & Street Foods

Summer holidays—the magical time of the year when school bells fall silent, and the world becomes a canvas of endless possibilities for the little bundles of energy. With the sun shining bright and the days stretching long, summer holidays hold...

A weekend trial with my grandson… Potato Smiley made from scratch. After shaping the first smiley I left the dough in the creative hands of the little one who fathomed how he can make the potato mash to smile and...

A fact that’s difficult to believe …..French fry is not French. The French gave the world the hot air balloon and the sewing machine but not the French fries. The origins of the French fry have been traced back to...

Can a vegetarian diet take care of the protein needs of a gym beginner or an athlete? Does muscle building happen on a vegetarian diet or do I have to consume protein supplements? Questions that usually pop up during my...

Thenkuzhal….spangled spirals of tradition….crisp and crunchy loaded with flavors of cumin and sesame is a Deepavali staple in my house. The ratio between Urad dal and raw rice can create different versions of thenkuzhal. Greater proportion of dal gives you...

Green chilly …A spice that we relish, a flavor that cuts across boundaries and laces our dishes be it the punch in the tempering, mild sting in a chutney or a crunchy accompaniment as a whole. A green chilly contains...

Gleaming, golden yellow, and crisp they sit royally in glass cases on the way side “chayakada ”and bakeries dotting the roads of Gods own country….. the iconic Malayalee favorite …pazham pori … tried, tested and tasted with every cup of tea....

Resourceful but innovative, street foods have a long history and a special place around the world. They are reflective of local and traditional cultures and are windows through which one can get a peek into the economy, agriculture & history...