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Easy Garlic Butter Broccoli with a Creamy Twist

If you’ve been searching for the perfect garlic butter broccoli recipe, you’re in the right place! Broccoli and I have a story. Believe it or not, this vibrant green vegetable was once the most hated item on our family’s plate. It sat there, ignored and unloved. But everything changed the day I learned how to cook broccoli perfectly. Steaming it just right—bright green, tender yet crisp—was the first step. Then came the revelation: sautéing it …

Seasoning

Tempering: The Magical Simple Technique That Wakes Up Hunger, Homes, and Hearts

Do you know, there is a technique that I use in my Indian recipes that wakes hunger in everyone at home? It naturally pulls the humans in my house straight into the kitchen and makes them ask, “Is lunch ready?” “Is dinner ready?” Every. Single. Time. Well… this simple technique is called tempering. It amazes me how something that takes less than a minute can create such a powerful reaction. The moment mustard seeds start …

Breakfast

Vibrant, Comforting Savoury Beetroot Porridge for a Nourishing Morning

Most mornings, I want something warm and savoury for breakfast. It just makes the day start right. But not every day calls for something heavy like upma or dosa. Some days I want something warm, light, creamy, and still flavour-packed. That’s how this Warm Savoury Beetroot Porridge came together. Porridge is usually sweet — fruits, honey, all of that. But on mornings when I don’t feel like sugar, this savoury pink bowl hits the spot. …

Side Dish

Chicken Thoran – An Easy Coconut Chicken Stir-Fry

Kerala food is defined by the magic of coconut meeting spices in the pan. One dish that beautifully captures this essence is thoran. Traditionally, a thoran is a dry stir-fry made with finely chopped vegetables, grated coconut, and a tempering of mustard seeds, red chilies, and curry leaves. You’ll find it as a staple side dish in everyday Kerala meals and also gracing festive sadyas. It is humble, nourishing, and deeply connected to the agrarian …