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Soya Chunks  Broccoli Curry  | Soya Chunks Curry Recipe | Indian Recipe I attribute my varied palate to my Appa and Amma and no one else. Although South-Indian, growing up I was exposed to so many cuisines and I am not talking about, "just in restaurants". I am talking about "in Amma's kitchen". She wasn't just the Idli-Dosa kinda mom. She always ensured that she cooked up a different storm in the kitchen everyday and for that, I cannot be more thankful. Way before this whole "vegan" thing came into existence, she introduced me to Soya Chunks. We did eat non-veg at home but not everyday. That's when the humble Soya Chunks/ Soya Nuggets come to the rescue. The texture and taste (according to me) are nothing when compared to chicken but there is something about these nuggets that strike a chord with my palate.  Soya chunks especially when cooked in a curry form absorb water and spices. You take one bite and you realize ho...

Best Indian Chicken Recipe| Easy Chicken Recipe | Chicken Recipe So my Amma is one of the best cooks I know and when it comes to non-vegetarian food she is better than the best. I miss the chicken, mutton, fish and prawns that she cooks. Every single day of my life :( On some days, when I am in the mood for it, I take it upon myself to marinate some chicken and come up with something that tastes and smells atleast remotely like something she cooks.  Below is a simple chicken recipe for a simple pan-fried chicken dish. Best Indian Chicken Recipe| Easy Chicken Recipe | Chicken Recipe WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE BEST INDIAN CHICKEN RECIPE Chicken Fillet Pieces Yogurt/ Curd Chili powder Coriander Powder Cumin Powder Ginger Garlic paste Pepper Salt Garam Masala  Tandoori Masala Oil PRE-COOKING PREP Wash and clean the chicken Make a marinade comprising of a Tbsp of curd/plain yogurt along with chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, gin...

Today the world is moving towards VEGANISM and Soya and it's products have a huge rule to play in this movement.  Soy Milk, Soya Bean, Soy Curd etc. are popular forms of Soya products that are largely available at supermarkets and restaurants. My Amma was wayyyy ahead of her time in terms of introducing me to Soya Nuggets/ Soya Chunks. Although, I am a non-vegetarian I am open to the idea of replacing meat with Soya/Mock-meat on certain occassions. Amma made the most delicious Soya Chunks/ Soya Nuggets/ Meal Maker Pulao. As I write this, I cannot help but think of the fragrant cooker of rice back home. Anyway. I do like the texture of  Soya Chunks/ Soya Nuggets/ Meal Maker and therefore decided to experiment with this snack version of the same. Soya Chunks Fry Recipe | Meal Maker Fry Recipe | Soya Nuggets Recipe PREPARATIONS FOR SOYA CHUNKS FRY | MEAL MAKER FRY | SOYA NUGGETS FRY 1) Soak the soya nuggets/ soya chunks/meal maker in hot water and salt for 1/2 an ho...

This recipe involves my favourite root vegetable: the famed Potato/Aloo .  Aloo Methui/Methi Aloo is a popular North Indian  dry style  dish,   that can be teamed up with chapathi, roti, prata or bread. You can even have it as sides with rice and dal or rice and curd. You choose! PREPARATIONS FOR DRY ALOO METHI | METHI ALOO Wash 3-4 potatoes, peel and cut into small pieces Keep aside for 8-10 minutes and let the water drain out  Once the potatoes are dry, then marinate them in red chilli powder, haldi and salt for about 10-15 minutes Use fresh methi leaves Cut the stem and keep only the leaves aside Wash the leaves in running water Keep aside Add salt to the leaves and let it dry for 10-15 minutes (This is so that the Methi leaves loose their bitterness)      WHAT YOU NEED FOR  DRY ALOO METHI | METHI ALOO 1.5 tbsp ghee / clarified butter (tbsp = tablespoon) 1 tsp cumin seeds / jeera (tsp= teaspoon) 1 ...

Methi Rice/Methi Pulao was a huge part of my life while growing up. I remember it as one of the many fragrant rice items that my Amma packed in my lunch box, for school. For me, Methi has a distinct aromatic smell, that is definitely enticing. Now since I'm away from home and do not have the luxury of having Amma cook Methi Rice/Methi Pulao for me every now and then, I've learned to make it myself. Definitely, the Methi Rice/ Methi Pulao that I prepare doesn't taste as good as hers but I am trying and will continue to try.  Methi Rice Recipe | Methi Pulao Recipe | Fenugreek Rice Recipe | Indian Recipes In this recipe I'll take you through a step-by-step guide on how to cook up simple,healthy and super delicious  methi pulao/methi rice. In this case, one needs to make some preparations before actually going ahead and cooking the   methi pulao/methi rice. The methi leaves need to be thoroughly washed. As you know the methi leaves have a bitte...

As a follow up post to the Kerala Potato Stew , Here are a few pictures of the Kerala Chicken Stew Recipe. This delicious Indian Recipe is same-to-same as the Kerala Potato Stew . Chicken Stew | Chicken Stew Recipe | Kerala Recipes | Indian Recipe Check out the Instagram post for the Kerala Chicken Stew Recipe .  View this post on Instagram Same exact recipe as the Potato Stew except this time it's with Chicken so this is a CHICKEN STEW! ~ Recipe inspiration @greymurmurs #potato #malabarcuisine #cooking #foodofindia #indianfood #indiancuisine #indiancooking #f52gramsfoodpic #followforfollowback #eatathome #cookwithme #homemadewithlove #homefood #foodblogger #foodie #foodiegram #foodcoma #foodporn #foodgasm #foodpornography #foodlove #foodlover #indianrecipes #homecooked #homecooking #homechef #recipe #southindian #southindianfood #igsg A post shared by 🌸Anushree Tricannad🌻 (@anushreetricannad) on Nov 22, 201...