Rice Wine Recipe / Homemade Fermented Rice Wine

Taste the Homemade Rice Wine which makes magic to your festive tables! This will reduce drinks bill for sure. Good for places like Kerala where drinking is restricted!! Get the Recipe by clicking on the following link.

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Christmas Recipes

May this Christmas Season bring love, joy, peace and harmony among all people across the world and may each moment bring you moments to cherish.. Here are some Christmas Recipes for happy cooking and celebrations.. A blessed Christmas to you all..

All Recipes apt for Christmas in one place.. Click on the link to get it.. 

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Kerala Chicken Stew Recipe / Nadan Kozhi Stew

Chicken Stew with Palappam is very popular dish for the Christians especially for their breakfast on Christmas, New Year and Easter days.. Here, chicken and potato cubes are cooked in coconut milk and flavoured with spices and curry leaves. Get the Recipe at:

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Black Forest Cake / Black Forest Gateau

With so much excitement around me, I just couldn’t wait to share this delicious Black Forest Cake recipe to celebrate this season. Do some Christmas baking by making this Black Forest Cake. Here is a recipe to get you in the mood of Christmas and to get the Christmas spirit back in your homes.

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Kerala Style Nadan Chicken Fry / Chicken Drumstick Fry

A quick and easy Chicken Fry which follow all the basic and common fixtures in your kitchen. It’s a choice for any occasion.

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ABC Juice / Apple Beetroot Carrot Juice / A Miracle Drink

Apple Beetroot and Carrot Juice!! Don’t you find something interesting here? Yes, all the three letters in the English alphabets together is coming up as the first letters in the name of this juice!! Hence we name it as ABC Juice. It is so healthy. It may sound a bit odd adding beets in juice, but trust me it’s really awesome. You know what my better half said after tasting it? ‘Superb’ is the word he used immediately. We both... View more at: 
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Kaju Burfi / Kaju Katli / Cashew Burfi

Oh my goodness, cashews make wonders. Cashew is the most loved dry fruits for me. I love cashew nuts in any form, whether it is roasted, salted, spicy cashews or any curried raw cashews. My grand mom used to make curried raw cashews from her own garden. It tastes awesome..

Here goes the recipe of Cashew Burfi.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 10
Ingredients:
Kaju / Cashewnuts (ground) – 1 cup
Water -

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Chococlate Burfi / Two Layered Burfi

This is the first time I have tried with silver leaves!! Since I was not that experienced in how to place these silver leaves on food, it became a time consuming work. Now I am a bit confident in doing it and learned the tricks too..  I made Kaju burfi too for this Diwali to post on my blog and garnished it with silver leaves, but will post it later.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 15 to 20

Ingredients:

1.       Milk Powder – 3 cups (divided)

2.      Sugar Powder – 1 cup (divided)

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Ginger Cardamom Tea

You know that there are so many ways one can make tea. We get to see and experience having many kinds of tea like iced tea, lemon tea, spicy tea and many more. Here I am presenting an aromatic version of tea, Ginger Cardamom Tea. Enjoy this hot milk-based tea, which is flavoured with Cardamom and spiced with ginger which makes a perfect tea which relieves you from fatigue.. 

Recipe link: http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Ginger_Cardamom_Tea__Adrak_Chai

Ghee Rice / Ney Choru

Tossing dry spices and rice in hot ghee and then cooking it in a closed pan - The result is yummy, delicious and aromatic  Ghee Rice.. Get the recipe at : 
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Good morning / Afternoon / Evening everyone..

Today I am presenting before you an easy and creamy, healthy and delicious soup. Here rainy season has started and so this soup is good enough to...

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Kalan Recipe

Kerala's Kalan Recipe. View more at: http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Kalan_Recipe_for_Kerala_Sadya

Kerala Olan Recipe

Kerala's very famous Sadya Recipe, Olan - View at:
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Seer Fish Brochettes

What can be better than beautiful Brochettes baking in the oven? Here comes the Seer Fish Brochettes - Get the recipe at http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Seer_Fish_Brochettes

Coconut Milk Rice

Differently yummy Rice Bowl!!

Coconut Milk Rice is a very easy to make rice dish and can be made with some common ingredients that are available in our pantry. Coconut Milk is the ...

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Mango Lassi

I made this during mango season and was there in my folder for quite some time. Now looking at my lassi pictures I have decided to post this one as my next recipe. View more at:  http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Mango_Lassi__Indian_Mango_Smoothie

Pachamoru / Sambharam / Spiced Butter Milk

Pachamoru, no Keralite can ever say ‘no’ to this ever loving traditional drink. Keralites use this healthy thirst quencher butter milk during summer and also as a part of..

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Cucumber Pachadi / Vellarikka Pachadi

No words can describe this yummy, delicious, healthy and ever-loving side dish of Malayalees. It’s a very must recipe for any vegetarian sadyas / feasts.

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Vadukapuli or Curry Naranga Achar

Vadukapuli Pickle is one among the many kind of pickles served during the Kerala Sadya as a side dish with rice.

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Tamarind Rasam / Sour and Spicy South Indian Tamarind Soup

My husband is fan of this rasam. This is a quick fix comforting and very simple, easy to make soup from South India which goes well with rice, especially when we don’t have time to make so many curries and it’s so economical too. Rasam, rice, pappad and one.. View more at -
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Thoran is a well-known side dish and a part of the main course meal of a Kerala lunch. For the malayalees, Cabbage thoran is a very common accompaniment along with rice, our staple food. It is an unavoidable thoran /stir fry for the-- View more at:  

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Avial / Mixed vegetables in Coconut Based Gravy

Avial, another weakness of Malayalees.. My last recipe was Sambar, so I thought of adding avail as the next post, because in both the recipes so many vegetables are there.. Both are like sisters for malayalees.. It is originated in Kerala and then spread to other Indian states especially South Indian states. 

The story of Avial goes like this. This particular dish was invented by a chef while....  
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Kerala Style Sambar / Lentil Based Spicy Vegetable Soup

Sambar, every South Indian’s weakness!! Isn’t it? My husband is a core fan of kerala style sambar. He will eat four or five idlis and a full bowl of sambar for a breakfast!! J Because of that reason ....... 

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Ethapazham Varattiyathu / Ghee Roasted Bananas

Ghee Roasted Bananas is a very simple dish which we can have as an evening snack, an appetizer or as a breakfast dish. It’s very popular in our place and both adults and kids can relish it. It’s my hubby’s favourite appetizer. So I have deliberately overdone it as he likes it that way.

Hey Bachelors,

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Carrot_Soup

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Curry Leaves Chutney Powder / Kariveppila Chammanthi Podi

We, Indians use curry leaves known as Kari Patta in Hindi mainly for seasoning which gives a intense aroma all around. We usually fry curry leaves either in the.. 

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Almond Pudding / Badam Kheer / Badam Payasam

Am I getting more addicted to desserts now days?!! Here is another one of my favourite desserts. Kheer or pudding is an integral part of menu during festive days in India and on special occasions. I love this Badam Kheer. I learned how to make badham kheer from a.. 

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Pav Buns / Mumbai Pav Bhaji Buns / Dinner Rolls

Mumbai is well known for its distinctive street foods such as Pav Bhaji Bun, Bhelpuri, pani puri, various chats, missal pav etc. which leaves an enticing aroma all around. These street foods are being sold by hawkers from portable stalls in Mumbai. Sellers of these street foods have golden opportunity to... 

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Chilly Frites (Restaurant Style)

French Fries…. Unavoidable snack for kids, is isn’t it? Imagine how it would be if these yellow coloured French Fries transform in to colourful shining fries in your plate!! Yes, I can very well say that you too will admit and appreciate the amazing change.

Nutrition Facts

Chilly Frites / French fires in ..

Servings Per Recipe 2

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Amount Per Serving

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Calories 492

Calories from Fat 124

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• % Daily Value
• Total Fat 29.2 g
  45%
•     Saturated Fat 4.7 g
  24%
•     Trans Fat 0.1 g
• Cholesterol 1 mg
  0%
• Sodium 704.8 mg
  31%
• Total Carbs 53.4 g
  18%
•     Dietary Fiber 6.9 g
  28%
•     Sugars 3.9 g
• Protein 6.5 g

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Kadalaparippu Pradhaman / Chana Dal Kheer / Split Chick Peas in Jaggery Sauce

Keralites celebrate Vishu tomorrow. I wanted to make a payasam recipe before Vishu and the best option of payasam came to my mind is.. View more at : http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Kadalaparippu_Pradhaman__Split_Chick_Peas_in_Jaggery_Sauce

Inji Curry / Puli Inji / Fried Ginger in Tangy Sauce

Inji Curry or Puli Inji is one of the unavoidable traditional dishes served for sadya (feast) held on Vishu and Onam festivals of Kerala. Vishu, the.. View more at http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Inji_Curry__Puli_Inji__Fried_Ginger_in_Tangy_Sauce

Easter Eggs

Easter Eggs, the word we hear a lot during the season of holy week and Easter. Have you ever thought of giving it a try? This year I made Easter Eggs with boiled eggs, cooled, coloured, dried them and removed shells.

Colourful Easter Eggs are the symbol of Easter. The practice of decorating eggshell is.. View more at: http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Easter_Eggs

Vellayappam / Kallappam / Fermented Rice Pancakes

Here is another breakfast item from Kerala Vellappam or known by another name Kalllappam. It is a Kerala delicacy. This is very similar to .. View more at :http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Vellayappam__Kallappam__Fermented_Rice_Pancakes

Passover Bread and Passover Milk

Have a blessed Maundy Thursday and Good Friday everybody...

Easter is around the corner and all those who observed the 50 days of Lent (Anpathu Noimbu) are counting.. View more at : http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Pesaha_Appam_and_Pesaha_Pal__Indri_Appam_and_Pal__Unleavened_Passover_Bread_and_Passover_Milk_for_Maundy_Thursday

Nadan Beef Curry / Traditional Kerala Beef Curry in Spicy Sauce

Greetings, blog readers.. Thank you all for your visits, likes, comments and shares – It means so much to us!

ICC World Cup Cricket carnival 2015 is at the peak now and all Indians are thrilled to have their team playing at its best and reach Semi – Finals level.

Do try this today itself enjoy it while watching Cricket World Cup Semi-finals on Television. Of course you can take a beer / champagne along if your team is winning..

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Egg Masala Fry / Spicy Egg Fry

Today I tried something differently delicious with our all seasons favourite Egg. This egg recipe is very easy and one can make it in no time.

This is a kid’s friendly recipe too which will help all mothers who are having ..
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Sausage, Bell Pepper and Carrot Stir Fry - Indo Continental Style

 We are presenting this recipe today as a part of celebrating 2000 Likes on our Facebook Page.. Thanks to all our viewers, friends and fans to help us reach this new milestone.

 Today’s recipe is Sausage and Vegetable Stir Fry. I used Carrot and Bell Pepper to this. One can have this for ---- View more at: http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Sausage_and_Vegetable_Stir_Fry_-_Indo_-_Continental_Style

Prawns Theeyal / Chemmeen Theeyal / Spicy Prawns and Onions in roasted coconut gravy

Presenting this Prawns Theeyal / Chemmeen Theeyal on 8th March 2015, the International Woman’s Day, while the whole world is busy in celebrating the day.. A Happy Womans Day to all women out there..

Theeyal is typically a Kerala cuisine. Theeyal can be made with.. View more at: http://www.seenasfoodbasket.com/Prawns_Theeyal__Chemmeen_Theeyal__Spicy_Prawns_and_Onions_in_Roasted_Coconut_Gravy 

Ethakka Appam / Banana Fritters / Plantain Fritters / Pazham Pori

Ethakka means Banana and appam here means fritters in our language Malayalam.

What to write about this ever ever loving appetizer Ethakka Appam / Banana Fritters or what we call in some..

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Kappa Masala / Seasoned Tapioca

Hi everyone, I am posting today a super duper Kappa recipe which you can have and served as an appetizer or as a main course. On my way back home from school today I saw a lady selling tapioca / kappa and I found it so fresh and so I asked my driver...

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Red Velvet Cup Cake - A Cake to Warm Up the Valentine Hearts

Searching for a Valentine Cake? This super moist Valentine cup cakes are perfect to celebrate the Valentine Day., a way to stir up emotions to someone you love..

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