One of my cousins gifted me a set of useful kitchen cookware for my wedding and I took them with me to Kuwait when I moved here. Aapam kadai was one in the set. I made aapams only once in the past two years and that too because a friend here gave me a pack…… Continue reading Aapam and Kadala Curry
Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
When people were cooking for Onam Sadya with pumpkin, I chose to make these Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins. Though I was so skeptical when I read the recipe on Saffrontrail’s blog about adding pumpkin to muffins, I decided to give it a try. The original recipe can be found here. I used two eggs. I didn’t have…… Continue reading Chocolate Pumpkin Muffins
In(sta)spirations
Life gets monotonous and you stick with things that you are comfortable with and don’t really think of getting out of that zone. I was like that when it comes to cooking, but social media, especially Instagram has influenced the vegetables and groceries I buy these days and have helped to make the everyday meal…… Continue reading In(sta)spirations
Ramadan Special – Semolina Cake
The Holy month of Ramadan started on May 28th. Living in Kuwait, the month of Ramadan is an experience by itself. People who believe in Islam, start their fast before the sunrise and break the fast after sunset. People even stop on the highway and do namaz without minding the extreme temperatures. Temporary tents are…… Continue reading Ramadan Special – Semolina Cake
Mutton Sukka
After procrastinating for more than an year, I finally gave one of the certifications related to the technology I work in yesterday and I successfully cleared it! It’s been a few years since I spent time studying and the past few days were really tough to go through books, learn and prepare. When I got…… Continue reading Mutton Sukka
Kerala Fish Curry
Mothers are always special and any Michelin restaurant cannot match a mother’s cooking. My mom is a great cook who enjoys cooking for others and I am sure most of the mothers have that quality. When I was a kid we wouldn’t get paneer, capsicum, mushrooms, bangalore tomatoes in my town and those were like…… Continue reading Kerala Fish Curry
Lantern festival, Leeds
When we were in UK in December last year, we spent around 4 days in Leeds. We stayed with our friends who live there. They were the best hosts we could have asked for! We didn’t have any iternary for the trip and being travel enthusiasts themselves, they chose the best for us. We went to…… Continue reading Lantern festival, Leeds
