Olan

Olan is a simple dish done with ash guard and coconut milk. This is one of the main dish in Onam sandhya celebrated in Kerala. It can be done in yellow pumpkin too. A tasty and flavorful side dish. Give a try you will sure love it....

Homemade coconut milk

Even though you get canned coconut milk, homemade are always fresh and tastier. It is a very simple process just like preparing juice. Thick coconut milk can be used in smoothies and gravies. The thinner part is used for cooking. The 3rd time extracted milk is used for boiling vegetables. It can be boiled for more time, 2nd time extracted milk can be heated but not more. Whenever the thick part or first time extracted milk is used in gravies should not be heated for a long time. As soon you add the milk, stir and switch off immediately. Gravies and shakes done in coconut milk has a unique taste.

Kadai paneer

Kadai paneer is a mild dry gravy which is the combo of bell peppers and paneer.This paneer is served in small kadai(vessel) with copper in outer layer, hence named kadai paneer. I love this mild curry especially the crunchiness of bell pepper in it. Serve with hot pulkhas.

Processed rice flour | Rice flour

You may wonder what is processed flour? There is a little process before grinding to a flour, but very handy for preparing snacks or savories. The snack prepared with this flour stays crispy for long time and will be pure white in color when steamed.

Methi thepla

Methi thepla is a Indian flat bread with fenugreek leaves. This is so healthy and a nice combo with mango chunda. When comes to Gujarathi cuisine Methi thepla is common. It is suitable for travel. While packing for more than a day avoid curd/yogurt, use plain water. It stays good for 2 to 3 days. If you don't add besan flour the thepla becomes hard and taste bitter because of fenugreek leaves.