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    Urulakizhangu and Kaya Mezhukkuperatti (Potato and Raw Banana Roast)

    Urulakizhangu and Kaya Mezhukkupuratti (Potato and Raw Banana Stir Fry)

    May 16, 2012

    Have I told you about the Kerala restaurants in Bahrain? I dont know how I missed telling you about it… Anyways, there are so many Kerala restaurants here starting from our typical chaya kada (tea shop) style ones to upmarket [...]

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    Parippu Vada (Lentil Fritters)

    Parippu Vada (Lentil/Dal Fritters)

    April 29, 2012

    Do you remember how the heroes were introduced in 80′s and 90′s Malayalam movies? I think the most common one was where the hero gets down from an old bus, in front of a chayakada (tea shop). The hero then [...]

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    Thayir Idli (Dahi Idli)

    Thayir Idli (Dahi Idli)

    April 23, 2012

    Usually when I call my friends, just after saying “hello”, the first thing I ask is “are you busy”? I like to talk to a person when he or she is relaxed and not in a rush. Are you also [...]

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    Chicken Piralan

    Chicken Dry Roast

    April 7, 2012

    All set for Easter?  This year, we are celebrating Easter at home in Kerala. This is the first time we are celebrating Easter with family after our wedding. Btw, if you are wondering how I ended up in Kerala, again [...]

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    Varutharacha Meen Curry

    Varutharacha Meen Curry (Fish in Roasted Coconut Gravy)

    March 28, 2012

    This fish curry is kind of a revelation to me. So far I thought we use varutharacha (roasted and ground coconut paste) masala only for theeyal and chicken or other meat items. I never knew this can be used for [...]

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    Green Peas Masala

    Green Peas Masala

    March 17, 2012

    I’ve always associated this dish with restaurants. I dont have a single memory of having green peas curry/masala from home. I’m not sure why we never made it at home. But that doesnt stop me from having good memories of [...]

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    Ethakkappam/ Banana Fritters

    Ethakkappam/ Banana Fritters

    March 12, 2012

    So… I’m back in Bahrain, after almost a month long trip to India. Well, it wasnt completely a pleasure trip. I was down with cold n flu for a few days followed by wisdom tooth extraction followed by a mini [...]

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    Pepper Chicken ( Kurumulaku Chicken)

    Pepper Chicken (Kurumulaku Chicken)

    February 3, 2012

    Here is the pepper chicken recipe, finally! I’ve been getting requests for this recipe for a long time. Though I came across many recipes, I didn’t find any of it interesting to give it a try. I’m glad to say, the search [...]

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