OLAN is a ridiculously simple and extremely delicious curry from my hometown of Palakkad, and of Kerala and the Konkan regions. We use ashgourd (Safed bhopla | White pumpkin) a lot in Palakkad, by itself or mixed with other vegetables. Many of the recipes from my region are bland, with the flavour of vegetables dominating read more…
Sautéed button mushrooms with shallots and herbs

One vegetable I can never get enough of is mushroom! Mushrooms have the capability of carrying a dish forward with minimal additions. Not to mention that they cook fast, and taste great. Growing up, we never had mushrooms. Mushrooms were viewed with fear. For some reason most fairy tales chose to malign these tasty read more…
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Beans Mezhukupuratti |Sauteed String beans with caramalized onions

I wish I could schedule posts to appear at regular intervals while I am busy at work or sleep or whatever, but it is just not me! I find the process a little too robotic. How would you like it if your life were like this – “8:00am, 8:00am – time to go, time to read more…
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