Coconut recipes - page 11

M appas is a popular side dish in Kerala. You can make vegetarian or non vegetarian mappas like chicken, beef, mutton, fish, eggs, vendakka (ladies finger), kadachakka (bread fruit)potato, cauliflower or even mixed vegetables. I make broccoli mappas ofte

Being away from blogging for a long time, I once again decided to cook and post something on the eve of Navratri. And while writing this post suddently I realised that this is my 200th post. OMG.. is it true or a dream? I started this blog just for fun, b

Coconut Rice is a very famous Indian recipe which is normally made on the festive days after the Puja most of the times. As, we break the Coconut in the end of the Puja, we get a fresh Coconut. So, instead of taking the coconut directly, this a yummy way

Rice, the staple grain for many Indians is also believed to be very auspicious for almost all rites and rituals in Hinduism. According to Hindu Dharmashastra, food is supreme, 'Anna Parabramha or Anna parabramha swarupam. We are not supposed to waste a si

Call it bragging (and it is), but I've just got to say it: I'm a food rock star! Okay, now that I've written that sentence out and feel sufficiently obnoxious, I'd like to erase it. But I'll leave it there for you all to see and laugh at me. It's true th

Two English veggies (veggies brought to India by British) Carrots and Beans combined with the authentic Kerala coconut gravy tastes awesome. Coconut, cashews and some Indian spices are combined to make a silky gravy and the veggies are slow cooked in the

One of the Cookie Carnival recipes this month is Toasted Coconut Shortbread with Pineapple Filling by Anna Olson of the Food Network Canada. I wasn't sure that I was going to find the time to make these cookies this month. Since it is raining today and w

Lately, I have become a bit lazy about posting, because I have to study for my school exams right now. But in order to make it up, I look forward to sharing my delicious dessert with you that I had last Sunday. Filled rice dumplings are a very popular d

Part-3 of my Papaya/ Kappalanga/Omakka Series.... Kappalangaum (Omakkaum) Payarum Thoran (Stir Fried Raw Papaya Red Gram with Coconut) Ingredients: Kappalanga/Omakka (RawPapaya) -1/2 medium, chopped fine Vanpayar (Red Gram)-1/2 cup Fre

I first tasted this nian gao puff at my first blogger meet during last Chinese New Year. They were from Tracie of Bitter Sweet Flavors and I fell in love with it. I am crazy over deep fried nian gao that were sandwiched with yam and sweet potatoes

Here's a fun and healthy green drink for St. Patrick's Day made with fresh kiwis and whipped coconut cream. Whipped Coconut Cream Topping 1 can coconut milk (full-fat) 1 tbsp honey 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Skim the cream off the top

This is my quick version of Tom Yum Soup Noodles With Coconut Milk. This recipe uses ready-made Tom Yum and roasted chili paste. Coconut milk enhances the soup?s taste and consistency, which complements well with the thin rice stick noodles. This is a sim

Level: Easy Preparation time: 10 min Cooking time: 20 min Serves: 25 biscuits Eggless Coconut Cookies Ingredients All purpose flour/maida - 1 cup Unsalted butter - 1 stick Baking powder - 1/4 tsp Sugar - 1/2 cup Rava/Suj

So I have a confession to make: I have been really suspicious of Microwave cooking, because I always felt the flavour or consistency might go wrong But considering that I have a food blog, I can t let anything pass me by especially after seeing lots of M

Pesarattu is a breakfast food of the andhra region . It is mainly preapared using moong dhal and the rice is added to ensure crispiness . Traditionally , it is served with onion topping ( no toppings for me, since VJ has a stable cold..)and ther's this ch

I always wanted to make this veggie meal, the original version normally using Cassava leaves. This food is widely known in Sumatra, Indonesia. Since I am not able to find fresh Cassava leaves here, I replaced them with Kale. And the taste was as good as t

A recipe I picked up from my in-laws which was something really new to me. In fact, before this, I never knew that prawns added into coconut milk can taste great until I cooked it. I added spinach as an extra as this means there's no need to cook a v

Hi folks. I know it has been pretty quiet around here when it comes to posting. I have been a little sick since last Wednesday adn really trying to get over it. I have not gotten sick over a year so I was suprised when this lower respiratory mess came upo

I have a lovely mexican couple as neighbours.We hang out with them almost every weekend for movies, casino buffets and bowling. Me and the wife pair up as the girl s team against the guys and visit to shopping at our favorite stores is our bet.We dont win

If you spend as many hours a day pondering cake as I do most thoughts are of the ?I could really eat a slice of sponge right now? variety. Some however, are slightly more creative, take root and won?t allow themselves to be forgotten. This recipe is suc

There are culinary properties of chicken and coconut cream which when combined together in cookery will result to a rich, flavorful, sometimes oily, but nonetheless truly satisfying dish. This is so true in the case of ?ginataang manok? or chicken braised