Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
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 …
Hi, I’m Asha! Welcome to Plate Full of Yum. I learned to cook the same way many do—through necessity, trial, and many delicious (and not-so-delicious!) experiments. Now, I share fast, flavorful Indian recipes for anyone who wants homemade food without the overwhelm.
