Manju Mahadevan

A breakfast that is made fabulous from the bursting flavors in this savory Tomato Semiya Upma along with a side of coconut chutney and a cup of hot coffee, is something that you deserve every morning! Ingredients: 1 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 tsp brown mustard seeds 10 curry leaves 1 red onion finely chopped 2...

Creamy milk reduced to a thick pudding of sorts that is sweetened with sugar and made fragrant with saffron and cardamom, one spoon of this rabri is enough to make you forget about all the woes in this world! Ingredients: 2 cups whole milk 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1 tsp ground...

Creamy, tangy and rich tomato sauce gravy coats the marinated and fried chicken pieces to become this indulgence of Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani, that is a favorite among any who loves a good Chicken curry. Ingredients: TO MARINATE AND FRY THE CHICKEN: about 1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, boneless and skinless 1/2...

Deliciously decadent and melt-in-your mouth kind of fudge is this Coconut Khoya Laddoo. Impress your guests this Diwali by making this really quick and easy laddoo. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups grated fresh coconut, frozen grated coconut thawed to room temperature is fine. I will not recommend desiccated coconut for this.1 1/2...

Protein power house snack of pinto beans sautéed with coconut and lightly spiced with dried red chillies and asafetida. Pour yourselves a cup of chai and enjoy this! Ingredients: 1 can Pinto Beans, rinsed and drained1 tbsp coconut oil1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds3 or 4 Dried Red Chillies1/4 tsp Asafetida8-10 curry leaves3...

Spicy with burst-in-your-mouth flavors in every bite, this Paneer Jalfrezi / Paneer Stir Fried with Vegetables is a favorite among all! Ingredients: 1 tbsp grapeseed oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 dried red chilli 1/2 tsp grated ginger 1/2 tsp crushed garlic 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 tsp...

Hearty moong dal with the goodness of spinach along with a touch of ginger-garlic and spices, makes this a comforting bowl for any season! Ingredients: 1/2 cup yellow moong dal 2 –3 cups chopped Organic baby spinach 1 tbsp oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp cumin seeds 3 Thai green chillies, sliced (use less to...

Calling all seafood lovers to this taste party where the star of the party, succulent shrimp, is cooked with a melody of spices that enhances the flavors of it in ways you cannot imagine, in this Kerala Style Shrimp Masala Roast / Nadan Prawns Masala Roast. Ingredients: Gulf Coast Shrimp (use...

Paneer Tikka Masala – The ultimate paneer cheese recipe with marinated cubes of paneer grilled, typically in a tandoor, and then cooked in a creamy tomato sauce perfumed with dried fenugreek. You have got to try this to know how heavenly it is! Ingredients: For the paneer tikka: 8 oz paneer, cubed...

Spicy curry base that is finished with creamy coconut milk to balance out the spiciness is what makes this Kerala Style Egg Curry with Coconut Milk, so special. If you want to make it Vegan and skip the egg, you can just add a few other veggies like potatoes...

A lightly spiced potato curry with tomatoes and onions! Ingredients: 1 tbsp canola oil 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp powdered asafetida 3 Thai green chillies , sliced in angles 8-10 curry leaves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp minced fresh ginger 1 red onion, thinly sliced 3 roma tomatoes, sliced into wedges 1/2 tsp powdered...

Deliciously tender chicken thighs slow cooked with spices and finished off with some coconut milk, this Slow Cooker Chicken Curry will be your next chicken dinner that is a winner! Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs 2 tbsp olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tsp grated ginger 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 red onion, chopped 3...