Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
Onam is one of those times of the year that instantly fills the air with nostalgia from back home. It’s the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated with grandeur and joy, and of course the Onam Sadya—a traditional feast served on banana leaves. Each dish in the Sadya has a unique role to play, from the tangy pickles to the mellow curries and the sweet payasams. Among them, pachadi holds a special charm. Pachadi is usually …
Asha GUpdated on Leave a Comment on Skillet-Fried Potatoes – Easy and Quick Comfort Food Fix2 min readSome recipes are so simple that you almost take them for granted, yet they end up being the ones you keep making again and again. For me, pan-fried potatoes in a cast iron skillet fall into that category. They’re quick, they’re versatile, and they taste like home. Whether I’m putting together a comforting plate of rice and rasam or serving roast chicken for dinner, this little potato side dish fits right in. What I love …
Asha GUpdated on Leave a Comment on Peanut Butter Yogurt Bowl – An Easy And Healthy Dessert Fix3 min readFriday nights in my family’s reset button. We finally relax and unwind, grab our blankets, and sink into the couch for a movie or our favorite show. That’s when my kids start with the dessert cravings.“Amma… do we have any dessert?” It’s almost a ritual now. In the past, this question might have led to rummaging through the pantry for cookies or sneaky late-night ice cream runs. But as a mum who is on a …
Every weekend morning, my whole family gathers in the kitchen. We all cook breakfast together — and one of our favourites has to be pancakes. Of course, there’s a happy mess everywhere — flour on the counter, syrup drips on the table, and kids calling out, “Can I flip the next one?” In the end, these mornings help us slow down and really feel like we’re home. Making pancakes together is something we all look …
Some snacks go beyond taste — they become a feeling. They remind you of slow, comforting weekends brunches or tea time, the clink of steel tumblers, and the stories and laughter shared with family. For me, Uzhunnu Vada is one of those nostalgic dish. Amma always made it for tea time on weekends. She’d serve them piping hot with coconut chutney and tea. It wasn’t just at home either. Every time we hit the road …
I wasn’t really a tea person growing up. Coffee was more my thing — especially strong filter coffee from back home. But then I married a chai lover. He makes tea like it’s a daily ritual, not just a quick fix. Slowly, I started sipping from his cup… and somewhere along the way, that habit became mine too. These days, if I don’t have my morning tea, it just feels like something’s missing. In our …