Do you or your family make any special dishes for the holidays? There's a curious alchemy that happens when the holidays roll around, and for my family, that magic is absolutely stirred into the pot. It's often the simplest foods, not the grandest feasts, that become the true markers of togetherness. While we may not … Continue reading Our Holiday Treats
Category: Snacks
What foods would you like to make? When you're feeling lazy but still craving something delicious, this curd curry will be your go-to. No cooking required, just mix, season, and enjoy! Ingredients: Curd (Yogurt) – a bowl full (depending on how much curry you need) Water – to adjust consistency Salt – to taste Shallots … Continue reading My 2-Minute Curd Curry – The Easiest and Tastiest Lazy Day Recipe
Daily writing promptAre you a leader or a follower?View all responses Are you a leader or a follower? Am I a Leader or a Follower? Honestly—Both. It’s a question that often comes up in interviews, workshops, and even late-night conversations: Are you a leader or a follower? For me, the answer isn’t one or the … Continue reading Leading and Following
Daily writing promptWhat's one small improvement you can make in your life?View all responses What's one small improvement you can make in your life? Lately, I’ve been asking myself: What’s one small improvement I could make in my life? Not a major overhaul—just something manageable, a step in the right direction. And after some thought, … Continue reading Prioritizing Sleep
This Ube Evening Snack with Chutney is a simple, nourishing Kerala-style preparation made with boiled yam and served with a spicy green chilli chutney or any preferred accompaniment. Cooked gently until just tender, the yam retains its natural flavour and texture, making it a wholesome and comforting evening snack. Minimal ingredients, careful cooking, and traditional … Continue reading Purple Ube /White Ube Evening Snack with Chutney – A Kerala Classic
Dugdha Banana Dessert is a gentle, soothing Kerala sweet that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe bananas blended with rich coconut milk and warm aromatic spices. Rooted in South Indian culinary traditions, this dessert is light yet indulgent, allowing the flavours of banana and coconut to shine without overpowering additions. Creamy, fragrant, and comforting, it … Continue reading 🍌 Dugdha Banana Dessert – A Creamy Kerala Delight 🥥
This Delicious Wheat Flour Cake is soft, moist, and full of comforting flavours, made using simple pantry ingredients and cooked without an oven. Lightly flavoured with coffee and vanilla, and finished with a smooth cocoa icing, this cake is perfect for birthdays, family celebrations, or simple tea-time indulgence. Prepared with whole wheat flour and ghee, … Continue reading 🎂 Delicious Wheat Flour Cake – A Soft & Homestyle Treat ☕🍫
This Coconut Cocoa Cake is a soft, gently sweet, and comforting vegan dessert made entirely with simple pantry ingredients. Born during the Covid-19 lockdown, this recipe reflects a time when creativity replaced convenience, and home kitchens turned limitations into beautiful experiments. With coconut milk, jaggery, and warming spices, this cake has a rustic charm and … Continue reading Coconut Cocoa Cake – Eggless & Vegan Homestyle Cake
Pesaha Appam is a sacred unleavened bread prepared by Syro-Malabar Christian families in Kerala on Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Passover and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. This simple, wholesome bread is made without yeast and shared with family, neighbour's, and friends as part of the Pesaha celebration. Why This Uzhunnappam (Unleavened Bread) A traditional … Continue reading Uzhunnappam or Indri Appam (Unleavened Bread) – Traditional Maundy Thursday Recipe
Kada Mutta (quail eggs) may be tiny in size, but they are rich in flavour and packed with nutrition. This simple Kerala-style salad combines soft boiled quail eggs with fresh vegetables, lemon juice, and virgin coconut oil to create a light yet satisfying meal. Prepared fresh and eaten immediately, this salad is wholesome, refreshing, and … Continue reading 🥗 Kada Mutta (Quail Egg) Salad – A Simple, Nourishing Home-Style Bowl 🌿
My Grandma’s Healthy School 