Kerala Style Chicken Stew – Easy and Flavorful Recipe

Kerala Style Chicken Stew, locally known as Ishtu, is a flavorful and fragrant dish that brings together the culinary traditions of Kerala and its colonial influences. The beauty of this dish lies in its creamy coconut milk base and the awesome spice blend that provides its signature aroma. This dish, despite its sophisticated flavors, is incredibly easy to prepare and requires minimal effort and equipment. Here is a simple summary of how to make this …

Mango Chia Pudding Recipe

It’s summer in Australia – the mango season and the Christmas holidays are here! What better way to celebrate the sunshine and vibrant summer than with a refreshing Mango Chia Pudding? This no-cook recipe is light, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavor, making it the perfect healthy treat for warm mornings, afternoon snacks, or even a festive dessert for your holiday table. The preparation is so simple that means you can whip this up in …

Labneh with Roasted Broccoli: How to make this perfect Appetizer

If you’ve been searching for creative ways to include more vegetables in your family’s diet, this Labneh with Roasted Broccoli recipe might just become your new favorite. Whether you’re trying to get your kids to enjoy broccoli or aiming to impress guests, this recipe is a true game-changer. Labneh—a creamy, tangy cheese made from strained Greek yogurt—pairs perfectly with the smoky, garlicky goodness of roasted broccoli. What is Labneh? Labneh is a Middle Eastern cheese …

Easy 3 Ingredient Fruitcake Recipe

Christmas always stirs up warm memories from my childhood—visiting friends to marvel at their beautifully decorated cribs, waiting for and listening to the carols, and, most importantly, indulging in plum cakes. Yes, that’s what we call a fruitcake in Kerala. Every friend and family visit were accompanied by a plum cake, and despite the abundance, we never got tired of its delightful taste. As I grew older and started my own family, we also started …

South Indian Filter Coffee: How to Brew?

Making coffee is a ritual for many, with each culture having its unique traditions. Being from South India, my favorite way of making coffee is the beloved South Indian filter coffee—or Kaapi. Every morning, I need a piping hot cup of Kaapi on my desk when I begin work, and since this brew takes time to prepare, the process begins before anything else. Every morning, I start my day by setting up the coffee filter. …

Cauliflower Pakodas: Simple Snacks and Beautiful Memories

Rainy days call for something warm, crispy, and utterly satisfying. When the weather turned gloomy today, my family craved a comforting snack to pair with steaming cups of tea. And what better choice than Cauliflower Pakodas, or fritters, made from a fresh head of cauliflower I had picked up at the local market? Everyone loved the idea, and soon, we were all in the kitchen, busy preparing this irresistible treat. From separating florets to frying …