Chakkakkuru Olathu | Jackfruit Seeds Spicy Dry Fry

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 5/5/2013 2:28:00 PM

'With the jackfruit season round the corner,I can't keep myself away from preparing this very nostalgic dish.It's the summer vacation,the aroma of freshly ripe mangoes and the pretty nostalgic memories of seasonal dishes emerge from kitchen - I love to recollect and bring back here.This jackfruit seeds roasted in spices is something you can't resist..Absolutely delightful.Better enjoy with hot'

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Savala Thoran | Onion Stir Fry

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 5/3/2013 2:01:00 PM

'I don't have anything to boast about this simple onion fry.Roasted with coconut and chillies,it's one among the simple side dishes one can prepare for rice.And yes,this makes an easy lunchbox subject. Ingredients 2 medium sized onions,chopped finely 3-4 tsp grated coconut 1 large green chilly,chopped salt,as required 1 tsp oil, preferably coconut oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry'

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Masala Grilled Fish

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 4/28/2013 5:57:00 PM

'A simple fish recipe with a unique marinade.This grilled fish can make your lunch or party a special,memorable one.Do try. Ingredients  1 kg seer fish,sliced thin  Oil (of your choice) as required  For Marinade  1" ginger 5-6 garlic cloves 1 tbsp fennel seeds / perumjeerakam  3 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp black pepper powder Juice of one large lime Salt,as'

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Mutton Varattiyathu | Roasted Mutton

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 4/19/2013 2:24:00 PM

'A very simple,typical Kerala village style preparation.Mutton being a versatile meat,the transition to a grand side-dish comes handy.Something even a newbie in cooking can master ! Ingredients 500gm mutton,chopped into curry pieces 1" ginger ,crushed 6-8 garlic,crushed 1 cup shallots,sliced 2 sprig curry leaves 1 tsp turmeric powder 3 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp garam masala salt,as'

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Thalassery Biryani | A Unique Biryani from Malabar !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 4/16/2013 3:20:00 PM

'I am absolutely delighted to post this recipe,the one I always wanted to try out.This Malabar special Biryani is unique and special in many ways.The USP being the marinade in which then chicken is slowly cooked and layered with rice and spices.I am hugely satisfied with the result and turned 'deewana' ever since.Here is the recipe for this flamboyant Biryani.Try at least once,all my Biryani'

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Semiya Payasam | Happy Vishu !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 4/13/2013 1:00:00 PM

'Here is a very common Semiya Payasam recipe from Kerala.This is in fact my Vishu Special treat for you.Talking about this usual payasam,there are many ways of making it.But it's quite tricky to to get a 'normal' consistency minus overcooked vermicelli often.The recipe may seem elaborate,with semiya cooked seperate and all.But the result will make you happy.Enjoy with a glass of semi-hot'

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Paneer Biryani | Easy Lunchbox Idea !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 4/11/2013 5:50:00 PM

'Paneer Biryani is a simple Biryani version without the usual complex procedures of making.In fact this is made in a pressure cooker and you can guess the simplicity of the dish.Since we love paneer here,it's naturally my first choice for lunchbox.This humble Biryani calls for no colour and  tastes much homely. Ingredients 1.5 cups Basmati Rice 300 gm Paneer,cubed & dipped in hot water 2 "'

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Murgh Badami | Almond Chicken !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 4/7/2013 5:14:00 PM

'This creamy sensational chicken recipe comes from Nawabi Khandan ! Those who are lovers of Mughlai Khana can't get rid of this delicate preparation I bet.I was day dreaming in my kitchen while the luxurious delicacy was still in making.The Mughal Royal Kitchen bursting with flavors where the chefs were free to experiment with tastes.Perhaps the reason for such beautiful delicate tastes.Murgh'

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Rava-Vegetable Upma | Usual Upma for Breakfast

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 4/6/2013 2:54:00 PM

'Nothing special about the recipe today I am going to present.But nostalgic for sure.The morning pranks of a day-scholar coupled with the fast breakfast routine ! I guess many of you have had similar experience. Upma was one of such breakfasts,easy to have either with pappadam (Indian wafers) or cherupazham (small bananas).Today with a cup of hot steaming tea,the ever cherishing upma brings'

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Kozhi Olathu | Chicken Dry Fry !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 4/3/2013 5:49:00 PM

'This is a wonderful chicken recipe which I was thoroughly impressed while reading itself.Naushad,one of my favorite chefs from Kerala is obviously a hit with tastes.His recipes are simple,but magical.Inspired with his wonderful collection of exotic recipes, hope I can bring more of his recipes here.This of course is an amended version, personalized according to my taste. If you are in search'

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Home -made Sambar Powder | Tamilnadu Style Sambar Powder !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 3/31/2013 1:06:00 PM

'For most of our daily spice powders,we depend hugely on stores.The ready-made ones coming with varied brands assuring the purity of sorts.However, we all love to have our own such spice powders especially when it comes to certain recipes.Garam Masala,I think is one of such powders everyone would love to prepare and store on their own.These powders can create a magic with our recipes. Sambar'

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Aloo Paneer Korma !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 3/28/2013 5:47:00 PM

'This delicious korma is a quick-fix with paneer and potatoes.With minimum ingredients and time,I guess this can easily be anyone's favorite ! Ingredients 2 medium sized potatoes / aloo, diced 150 gm paneer,diced 1 cup coconut milk 1 small piece of ginger,crushed 4 green chillies,sliced 1 onion,chopped 3/4 tsp garam masala handful of coriander leaves,chopped 1/2 tsp lime juice salt,oil as'

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Few Books & Alice Medrich's Hot Chocolate Pudding !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 3/5/2013 2:28:00 PM

'It has now turned almost disturbing to me that I have orphaned this little space of mine.The reality is somewhat appealing though.I had a heap of books to read,or finish reading.The beginning of 2013 gave me enough of them;Indian works.It was such a nice feeling to get lost in them.Preeti Shenoy's latest 'The Secret Wishlist',Meenakshi Reddy Madahavan's 'Cold feet' and my dear blogger friend'

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Tomato Fish ~ Punjabi Version !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 2/15/2013 3:59:00 PM

'I completely adore this tomato based curry for many reasons.This is in fact a preparation best suitable with the fish fillets (the most handy ones for people like me having the habit of storing fish fillets).Secondly it comes as my savior when I am too occupied to fix an elaborate dinner.Though Nita Mehta-well,this is her recipe-calls for freshly made tomato puree for the recipe,I must advise'

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My Love,Prayers & Salute to You Jagjitji....

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 2/8/2013 5:50:00 AM

'Milta nahi hai pyaar aasani se zindagi me, Mera nasib bhi kabhi khola tha khuda ne, Par ab to dil mein Patjhad hi hain, Fir bhi aisa lagta hai ki tum aaye tha zindagi me bahar banke…'

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Aval Payasam ~ Milk Pudding with flat,light rice flakes !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 2/1/2013 3:19:00 PM

'This is another special pudding / payasam we prepare in kerala.I think everywhere in India you can see something sweet with poha/rice flakes.We in Kerala,apart from serving it as a snack (aval vilayichathu),converts to a pudding that is special in every sense.Cooked in milk and flavored with cardamom,this is simple but divine in taste.May be the reason some temples offer it as 'prasadam' ('

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Varutharacha Ulli Curry ~ Shallots in roasted coconut gravy !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 1/21/2013 2:28:00 PM

'Well,this is my second ulli curry  recipe here.The other one is slightly different and we mostly prepare it casually for lunch .But this one demands more time and patience which means a more flavorful curry to have.This is a Sadya specialty as well in Central Kerala.Served with hot rice and pappadam,it's truly a very 'nadan' (very much our own) curry..Cheers ! Ingredients 2 cups shallots'

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Neyyappam ~ Another Nostalgic Snack from Kerala to celebrate the 2nd B'Day of Melange !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 1/9/2013 2:35:00 PM

'Hello there everyone ! Hope you all have settled with 2013 and ready to woooohh..Ha,that woooohh has become my daily expression now,after watching 'English Vinglish'.For me,the new year has brought whole lot of excitements and responsibilities to live in.Just like you all,I remain here,thanking the Almighty for all what's been done,and all what is to come..Let's LIVE ! To all my fellow'

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Nigella's Chocolate Fudge Cake ~ Merry Christmas from Melange !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 12/24/2012 3:35:00 PM

'So,it's festival time around.Many of you will be busy with the last minute shopping and baking.Even we have a big tree this time,all decorated and ready to go.In fact,lots of surprises as well.We had a nice party at gym and whole lot of fun where I received a special appreciation prize for being 'regular and self-motivated'.I thoroughly enjoyed this one and decided to throw a treat for'

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Kinnathappam ~ Bringing back a childhood snack for Suja's Kitchen corner, Try it !

Author : Mélange      Blog : Mélange !!      Date : 12/17/2012 3:40:00 PM

'Suja's Kitchen corner-try it ,was one of those first blogs I stumbled upon while I was new to this blogging world.And you can see,she was one of the first bloggers who came here,appreciating what I have been doing.She constantly encouraged me with her usual friendly feedbacks.It was the beginning towards a unique friendship.I am lucky to get accustomed with some genuine souls like Suja here'

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