Fish curry with ground coconut / Thenga aracha Meencurry

Keeping things simple should be our way of life. This would make it so much easier to appreciate and enjoy life not just for ourselves but for all. I hope that every single person wishes good for every other being making this world a better place to live...

Philosophy aside, I would like you all to give this really simple and easy fish curry recipe a try! I have prepared this quite often at home but rarely got around  to taking a snap of the dish :) I have a traditional 'meen chatti' (earthen pot) handed over by my amma to me, which I always make use whilst making this dish :D

We use similar coconut ground mixture while preparing toor dal (parippu) curry with fried shallots and curry leaves garnish. This was sort of my staple food during school days (slurp!!)... and it is yet to make way to my little space here.

Fish curry with ground coconut / Thenga aracha Meencurry
Recipe from my Amma

Olan {Sadya Recipe}

Onam this year is fast approaching and few of the sadya recipes have been in my drafts since last Onam! 

Sometimes I am amazed at some of the loveliest sadya dishes for their simplicity and this sure is one of them. Pretty straightforward recipe and a quick one too. My only challenge is sourcing the ingredients here. Go on give it a try and I hope you enjoy it.

Olan
Recipe from my Amma

Garam Masala {Homemade}

Yet another magic masala powder! Spices are priceless in our kitchens and they often blend together to create an even more lovely spice mix. It only takes a little of these in our dishes to make all the difference... So go ahead and prepare a batch of this and spread the magic :D

Garam Masala {Homemade}
Recipe adapted from Kurryleaves

Samosa {Veg}

Tea time snacks are always popular within people of all ages. Much more than just being a tea time favorite, samosas have traveled the world and captured many hearts. This samosa is bursting with veggie goodness filled in a beautiful wheat pastry, fried to perfection!
You can throw in any vegetables of your choice,however I have used potatoes, onions and green peas here. 
These are snacks which vanish as soon as you get it out of the hot oil :) Enjoy making and eating them!!

Samosa {Veg}

Paal Payasam {Kheer - Quick & Easy}

This is my go-to recipe for a simple dessert which requires only few ingredients and little effort. This always gives promising results and you will be more than happy when people shower you  with lots of sweet compliments after having this :D

Also this always has its place on the sumptuous vegetarian festive spread back home in Kerala :) 

Paal Payasam {Kheer - Quick & Easy}
Recipe adapted from my Amma

Ada

One of the traditional breakfast number back home is a portion of soft, steaming, sweet Ada on any morning. This can also be served as a snack for tea time. Whatever be the time of day, this sure makes the rest of the day happy :) 

Ada {with sweet coconut filling}

❊ Pachadi ❊

Be it 'Onam' or 'Vishu', festivals in Kerala always calls for a sumptuous vegetarian spread and this side dish sure has its place! In our home, Nikhil loves this dish and so it makes appearances at our dining table more often :) Its a quick recipe which comes together quite easily. 

Pachadi
Recipe adapted from my amma

❊ Puli Inji ❊

My amma loved this preparation and for almost all vegetarian special meals, she used to stir up a big portion of Puli Inji {Tamarind & Ginger side dish}. So it goes without saying that puli inji is a must for any 'sadhya' (variety of vegetarian dishes) in our household :) 
Be it 'Onam' or 'Vishu', festivals in Kerala always calls for a sumptuous vegetarian spread and this side dish sure has its place!

Puli Inji 
Recipe adapted from amma