Meen Pulimulaku / Tangy & Hot Fish curry {Kerala style}

Yet another traditional treat! This is a versatile dish which can be combined easily on a breakfast platter or a lunch/ dinner platter. As the name suggests this dish awakens one's taste buds to the fullest with each morsel pouring in a wave of tangyness and heat :D 
This recipe was a much loved one for my amma until she became a vegetarian. Back in those days she used to make this mostly with smaller fishes like sardines and other similar varieties. Tangy & hot fish curry goes best with Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku or plain rice. I hope you enjoy this much loved authentic Kerala dish!

Meen Pulimulaku / Tangy & Hot Fish curry {Kerala style}
Recipe adapted from my Amma

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

Fresh strawberries are in season and they look absolutely gorgeous!!!

Smoothies basically give you incredible choices! If you are in a haste in the mornings or you simply need a nutritious but quick breakfast, a smoothie is the answer :) Blend in whatever seasonal fruits and vegetables you like, and you get a glass full of required proteins, vitamins and antioxidants. Now this is a simple yet creamy Strawberry-Banana Smoothie, definitely a good way to kick start your day :D

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

Black eyed beans with Spinach

Bored of the same curry day after day? Would like to try something new but nutritious? If you answered 'Yes' to both the above questions, then this is a dish you should definitely try. Bring in the black eyed pulse and team it with the super nutritious spinach. I love the light spice of freshly ground black pepper and the crunch of the roasted & salted peanuts with this fresh vegetable. Try this simple nutrition packed recipe today!

Black eyed beans with Spinach
Recipe adapted from book 'I Love Curry' by Anjum Anand

Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku

Tapioca / Kappa was once the staple food for a malayalee (native of Kerala). Truth is, it has now become more of an authentic Kerala dish commonly found only in a buffet spread. Though in my childhood we used to get a regular batch of tapioca chips (used to be one of my favorite) and Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku which was indeed a potential meal substitute. Combination of which with fish (usually red 'meen' curry / boneless mackerel fish mixed into the dish) was always a hit. For vegetarians there used to be the finger-licking cheriyaulli chamanthi (small onion dip of sorts) :) I have tried to recreate the original Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku and had to make do with the fish fry. But honestly we enjoyed this meal a lot! So here is the recipe :D

Tapioca/ Kappa Puzhukku 
Recipe adapted from my amma