Breadfruit (Kadachakka) is a tropical fruit found abundantly in Kerala. It looks similar to a very small jackfruit. The unripe fruit is often used in curries and stir-fries. Once cooked, the flesh tastes similar to that of Potato. It is also known as Sheema Chakka. I have tasted Varutharacha Kadachakka Curry several years ago but don't remember eating it in any other form. When we visited Kerala this summer, we were able to get a taste of a simple stir fry made using unripe Breadfruit or Kadachakka. It tastes delicious with Rice and is so easy to prepare. Here is the recipe for Kadachakka Mezhkkupuratti (Breadfruit Stir fry). Next time, I visit the Indian grocery store, I need to buy ... continue reading...
Lunch and Dinner
Shrimp Fried Rice
Our love for Fried Rice began when we tasted a yummy Shrimp/Prawn Fried Rice from a Chinese Restaurant near our first home. It was addictive to say the least. Probably, it had been loaded with MSG but what attracted us the most was the juicy and tender Shrimp which tasted out of this world. Needless ... continue reading...
Lemon Flavored Pulav
I was running out of time to make lunch before hubby came home. I looked into my pantry and refrigerator couple of times trying to come up with something. That's when I saw a lemon and immediately had an idea. I decided to make a Lemon Flavored Pulav with Basmati Rice similar to South Indian Lemon ... continue reading...
Spinach Pulav
Spinach Pulav is another easy Pulav (Pilaf) you can make for lunch or dinner. I make this tasty and healthy Pulav when I buy Fresh Spinach. I have used Baby Spinach for making this recipe. I made this Pulav during Lent and we liked it a lot. I added a pinch of turmeric powder and that gave ... continue reading...
