Beena Gopalakrishnan

Dahi-batata-sev puri

A popular Indian street food snack, Dahi-batata-sev puri combines crispy puris with a medley of flavorful toppings including potatoes, white peas, chutneys, and spices, creating…

Tomato Masala

A flavorful tomato masala that can be stored for 10-15 days, perfect as a side dish with idli, dosa, rotis, or rice. This recipe is a cherished family tradition passed down thro…

Moru Koottan/Kaalan/Curd Curry

A traditional Kerala-style yogurt curry featuring semi-ripe nendran bananas cooked with spices and coconut, finished with a tempering of mustard seeds, fenugreek, and curry leaves.

Pani Puri

A popular Indian street food, Pani Puri consists of crispy puris filled with a spicy, tangy water and a mixture of potatoes and boondi. This recipe guides you through preparing…

Undhiyu

A traditional Gujarati dish made with a variety of vegetables and spices, cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker.

Hakka Noodles

A popular Chinese dish featuring stir-fried noodles with a variety of vegetables, chicken, and a blend of sauces, offering a delightful fusion of flavors.

Chicken Hakka Chopsuey

A delightful Indo-Chinese dish featuring crispy noodles topped with a savory mix of chicken and vegetables, enhanced with a blend of sauces for a flavorful experience.

Vada Pav / Potato Bhonda

A popular Indian street food snack consisting of spicy mashed potato balls coated in gram flour batter and deep-fried to a golden brown. Served with chutney or inside a pav (bre…

Drumstick-Dal Recipe

A simple yet flavorful dal recipe enhanced with drumsticks, offering a unique twist to the traditional dal. Perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner.

Chicken Spring Roll

A delightful Chinese side dish featuring a crispy omelette stuffed with a savory mixture of chicken and vegetables, deep-fried to perfection.

Achari Chicken

Achari Chicken is a tangy and flavorful chicken curry, infused with a blend of spices and yogurt, offering a delightful North Indian taste.

Chicken Biryani

A flavorful and aromatic Chicken Biryani, combining tender chicken pieces with basmati rice, spices, and herbs, cooked to perfection.

Chicken Curry

A popular dish served with rotis, chapatis, dosas, or phulkas, perfect for non-vegetarians.

Mathan Erissery/Yellow Pumpkin Curry

This is a traditional Kerala dish typically served with rice. Mathan erissery pairs well with side dishes like potato masala or bitter gourd. It is often prepared as a side dish…

Kadala Curry

Kadala curry is a traditional Kerala dish, often served with Puttu. This flavorful curry can also be enjoyed with rotis.

Vermicelli Upuma/Sevai Upuma

A traditional Indian breakfast dish made with roasted vermicelli, sautéed with onions, green chillies, and curry leaves, then cooked with water and finished with shredded coconut.

Dokla

A traditional Gujarati snack made from fermented gram flour and semolina, steamed to perfection and garnished with a flavorful tempering.

Paneer Makhani

Paneer Makhani is a popular Indian dish, especially among vegetarians. It features paneer cubes cooked in a rich, creamy tomato-based gravy, flavored with kasuri methi and ginge…

Moong Dal Kofta

A traditional Punjabi dish featuring deep-fried moong dal balls simmered in a rich tomato and spice gravy, perfect for serving with phulka.

Dal Recipe

A simple and flavorful dal recipe made with tuvar dal, showcasing the diverse tastes of Indian cuisine. This dish is a staple in many Indian households, with each family adding…

Dahi Vada/Curd Vada

A popular South Indian snack made with deep-fried lentil fritters soaked in seasoned yogurt, garnished with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

Chicken Dry

A flavorful and aromatic chicken dry dish, perfect for non-vegetarians who enjoy a rich blend of spices and a dry, masala-coated chicken.

Coconut Chutney

A traditional Indian-Kerala coconut chutney, perfect as a side dish for dosas or idlis, featuring a blend of coconut, onion, ginger, and green chili, finished with a tempering o…

Sugiyan

Sugiyan is a traditional Kerala dish made with green moong, coconut, and jaggery, deep-fried to perfection. It is a delightful snack or dessert that combines the health benefits…

Aloo Paratha

Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread stuffed with a spiced potato filling, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Green Moong Kichadi

A nutritious and protein-rich dish made with green moong beans and rice, flavored with spices and cooked to perfection.

Hot & Sour Chicken Soup

A flavorful Chinese soup combining chicken, vegetables, and a blend of spices and sauces for a hot and sour taste.

Medhu Vada

A traditional South Indian snack made from split urad dal, seasoned with spices and deep-fried to a crispy golden brown. Served hot with coconut chutney or sambar.

Vegetable Hakka Rice

A delightful Chinese-inspired main dish featuring a medley of vegetables and rice, seasoned with white pepper and a hint of Ajinomoto for an authentic taste.

Puran Dal

A flavorful dal to be enjoyed with Puran poli, rice, or rotis. This dish combines chana dal with a blend of spices and jaggery for a sweet and savory experience.

Sambar

A traditional South Indian dish made with lentils, vegetables, and a blend of spices, perfect for serving with rice, idli, or dosa.

Ragada Pattice

A popular Indian street food snack consisting of spiced potato patties topped with a flavorful white pea curry, garnished with chutneys and spices.

White Pumpkin/Kumbalangya Curry

A traditional Indian curry featuring white pumpkin and tuvar dal, cooked with spices and coconut for a rich, flavorful dish.

Sweet Rava Upuma

A sweet version of the popular South Indian breakfast dish.

Chole Masala

A classic Indian Punjabi dish featuring chickpeas cooked in a rich, spiced gravy, perfect for serving with puri, batura, or rotis.

Bitter Gourd Sabji / Karela Sabji / Kaipekia Upperi

Bitter gourd sabji is a unique dish that balances bitterness with the sweetness of jaggery. This side dish pairs well with main dishes like Saambar, Dal, or Curd Curry.

Raajma Rice

A simple and flavorful dish combining boiled rajma (red kidney beans) with rice, seasoned with spices and cooked to perfection.

Schzewan Vegetables

A flavorful Chinese dish featuring a medley of vegetables cooked in a spicy Schezwan sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Veg. Manchurian

A popular Indo-Chinese dish featuring vegetable balls in a savory sauce, perfect as a side dish for lunch or dinner.

Onion Bhaji

A popular Indian snack made with onions and chana dal powder, deep-fried to crispy perfection.

Methi Paratha/Fenugreek Leaves Paratha

A traditional Indian flatbread made with fresh fenugreek leaves, whole wheat flour, and a blend of spices, perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Samosas (Veg.)

A popular Indian snack, these vegetable samosas are filled with a spiced potato mixture and deep-fried to golden perfection.

Chole Bhature

A classic Punjabi dish featuring spicy chickpeas (chole) served with deep-fried bread (bhature).

Sevai Upma

A simple and easy-to-make dish featuring rice vermicelli cooked with onions, green chilies, and shredded coconut, perfect for breakfast or as a main dish.

Vattana (White) Curry

A flavorful Indian curry made with white peas, onions, tomatoes, and a blend of spices, simmered to perfection.

Gujarati Kadhi

A traditional Gujarati dish made with a spiced yogurt and gram flour base, tempered with aromatic spices for a flavorful and comforting meal.

Vegetable Talumein Soup

A delightful Chinese-inspired soup featuring a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth, perfect as an appetizer or a light meal.

Potato Curry

A flavorful potato curry perfect for serving with rotis, puris, dosas, or as a side dish with rice. This dish features tender potatoes cooked with aromatic spices and a rich tom…

Aloo-methi sabji/Potato-fenugreek leaves curry

A flavorful Indian curry featuring potatoes and fenugreek leaves, cooked with aromatic spices to create a rich and satisfying dish.

Chicken Fried Momos

A delightful Chinese starter or side dish featuring crispy fried momos stuffed with a savory chicken filling.

Potato Sabji

A simple and flavorful potato sabji that pairs perfectly with puris, rotis, or dosas.

Puran Poli

A traditional Maharashtrian sweet flatbread, Puran Poli is prepared during the Holi festival. It features a filling made from chana dal and jaggery, encased in a soft wheat flou…

Hakka Special Chicken

A delightful Indo-Chinese dish featuring tender chicken pieces and a medley of vegetables, simmered in a flavorful sauce.

Bhoondi Laddoo

A traditional Indian sweet dish prepared mainly during festival seasons, featuring deep-fried gram flour balls soaked in sugar syrup and formed into laddoos.

Coriander Chutney / Sandwich Chutney

A flavorful coriander chutney perfect for sandwiches or as a side with parathas, made with fresh coriander leaves, coconut, and spices.

Basen Laddu/Chickpeaflour laddu/Kadalamavu laddu

This is my daughter's favourite laddu. I always remember her while making this laddu. As my daughter & SIL are outside India it is these memories of them that has us & many othe…

Pav Bhaji

A popular Indian street food consisting of a spicy vegetable curry served with buttered bread rolls.

Poha Upuma

Easy breakfast menu.

Dal Vada

Dal Vada is a popular South Indian snack made from chana dal, onions, and spices, deep-fried to a crispy texture. It is often enjoyed with chutney or sauce.

Moong Dal Payasam/Paruppu Payasam

A traditional dessert prepared during festivals, featuring moong dal cooked with coconut milk and jaggery, garnished with cashews and raisins fried in ghee.

Palak Erissery/Palak Curry/Spinach Curry

A traditional Kerala-style spinach curry made with spinach, tuvar dal, and a blend of spices, cooked to perfection and garnished with sautéed onions.

Raw Banana Sabji

A flavorful side dish made with raw bananas, onions, and spices, perfect to accompany rice and curry.

Bhoondi Laddoo

A traditional sweet dish prepared especially during festival seasons, featuring deep-fried besan boondis soaked in a saffron-infused sugar syrup and shaped into laddoos.

Fry Wonton

A delightful Chinese starter featuring crispy fried wontons filled with a savory mixture of vegetables and spices.

Pan Cake (Kerala Style)

This Kerala-style pancake is a sweet preparation that can also be enjoyed with chutney. It is a favorite dish among small kids for their school tiffin.

Carrot Upperi/Poriyal/Sabji

A simple and flavorful side dish made with carrots, onions, and spices, perfect to accompany rice or curry.

Stew

A traditional Kerala stew that pairs perfectly with idli or dosa, featuring boiled potatoes and a rich coconut milk base.

Karela/Bitter Gourd/Kaypakka Sabji

A simple side dish featuring bitter gourd, perfect to accompany any curry.

Surmai Fish Fry

A simple and delicious Surmai fish fry recipe, taught by my sister-in-law, using minimal ingredients for a quick and flavorful dish.

Ivy Gourd or Tendil Sabji

A simple and easy-to-make Indian vegetable side dish featuring ivy gourd, also known as tendil, cooked with spices for a flavorful accompaniment to rice and curry.

Bitter Gourd or Karela Sabji

A flavorful Indian side dish made with bitter gourd, spices, and jaggery, perfect to accompany rice and curry.

Parval Sabzi/Padavalangya Upperi/Snake Gourd Sabzi

A simple and flavorful Indian side dish made with snake gourd, spices, and onions, perfect to accompany rice or bread.

Rava Dosa

Rice Payasam/Kheer

A simple South Indian dessert made with milk, rice, and sugar, garnished with cashews and raisins.

Dosas

A traditional South Indian dish made from a fermented batter of rice and urad dal, cooked to a crispy perfection.

Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is a traditional Indian sweet snack made from chickpea flour, ghee, and sugar, known for its rich, melt-in-the-mouth texture.

Egg Omelette

A simple breakfast.

Cocoa Chocolates

Favourite among all age groups

Cauliflower Bhaaji

A flavorful Indian side dish featuring cauliflower florets sautéed with onions, ginger-garlic paste, and spices, perfect to accompany rice or rotis.

Rava Laddoo

Rava laddoo is one of the items that are prepared during the Diwali festival.

Rava Laddu

Rava laddu is one of the items that are prepared during the Diwali festival.

Puttu Kadala

This recipe is a very popular Kerala dish. It can be made only in a special puttu vessel. Now let me start with the recipe.

Bhendi Sabji

Simple & easy to make

Surmai Fish Fry

A simple and easy recipe for a delicious Surmai fish fry, perfect as a side dish with rice and curry.

Chapati or Indian Bread

A simple and traditional recipe for making soft and delicious chapatis, perfect for serving with any curry. This recipe is a family favorite and comes highly recommended for its…

Idlies

A traditional Indian breakfast dish made from fermented rice and urad dal batter, steamed to perfection.

Poorie

A traditional Indian bread, Poorie is a deep-fried bread made from wheat flour, perfect for serving with curries or chutneys.

Onion Chutney

A simple and easy chutney to prepare in a very short time, perfect as a side dish for breakfast.