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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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    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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    Mushroom Quiche

    Mushroom and Pepperoni Quiche

    February 28, 2012

    How are you? Its been sometime right? I’m in Kerala for a few weeks. I wanted to post this recipe before I left Bahrain, but it was a last minute trip, so… Btw, sorry about the site crashing in between [...]

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    Thumbnail image for Thenga Chammanthi (Coconut Chutney)

    Thenga Chammanthi (Coconut Chutney)

    October 12, 2011

    After seeing the picture of the Mocha Chocolate Chips Cupcake in FB, one of my friends, asked whether I have cupcakes n stuff on a daily basis. Its one of those questions that I get asked very often. Because of [...]

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    Paneer Biriyani

    Paneer Biriyani

    September 16, 2011

    Well, let me tell you about some ironies of life. Though this little space of mine is called MariasMenu, I’m terrible at deciding menus! Ohh yes… I’ve suggested many menus to you through posts, comments & emails. I’ve even helped [...]

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