If you fear cooking rice in an instant pot, I have some good news for you. You can make perfect rice in an instant pot no matter what kind of rice you are using. The common worry is that the rice will turn out mushy. However, you can make perfectly fluffy and tender rice in…
No one would believe you if you say you have been to South India and you do not know what chicken 65 is. From fine dining restaurants to quaint little cafes, from family dinners to streets stalls, chicken 65 seems to be the ruling appetizer and side dish in South India. Kerala-style chicken 65 is…
One of the best things about South Indian culture is that we have a rule of minimal waste. Whenever they cook something, our ammas and paattis (mothers and grannies) make sure that nothing goes to waste. This is one of the reasons why so many South Indian foods are actually bi-products of leftovers. Now when…
When life gives you lemons, what do you do? Make lemonade? Nah, I’d rather make nimbu ka achar (lemon pickle) or better, lemon rice! Some days call for a quick lunch, and thanks to the Instant Pot, we have many options for a perfectly cooked, quick lunch now. Lemon rice is a popular South Indian…
Do you know one magic key to oomph up any boring Indian meal? Replace the plain boiled rice with jeera rice. This fluffy, aromatic, and flavorful rice dish is a miracle in itself because it has the ability to taste great with absolutely any Indian curry or gravy. Jeera means cumin in Hindi, and so…
Bhindi or okra should be crowned the queen of Indian summer vegetables. Be it fried okra, bhindi with gravy, bhujia, bhaaji, okra chips, or bhindi masala, you will find okra everywhere when it is in season. When Indian moms cannot decide what to cook, their pointer also goes automatically to some version of bhindi when…
Samosa is a popular snack in many parts of the world. Like all good things in life, it comes in various shapes and sizes and goes with different names. The essence remains the same though, that is a golden brown, deep-fried crispy patty filled with flavorful fillings. While many of you must have tried different…
Muslims around the world look forward to Ramadan each year like Christians look forward to Christmas. Just like traditional Christmas foods, Ramadan comes with its own traditions. However, sometimes it feels refreshing to add a twist to your traditional iftar (breaking fast) dinners. Try this delicious potato, egg, and chicken cutlet recipe this Ramadan. Crispy…
When it comes to snacks, South Asians know how to impress always. Whether it is a simple snack with evening chai, or snacks served to guests, snacks made for Holi and Diwali, or snacks served in Ramadan or Eid, we know how to have fun. Pakoda should be renamed as the national snack of India…
Summer is almost knocking at our doors now, and what better way to beat the summer heat than with the food that we consume? Curd rice is a South Indian rice dish that is great for this purpose. It is light on the stomach, and full of probiotics, so great for your gut, and above…