Peanut Masala

I have loved boiled peanuts since childhood – nothing compares to the joy of shelling peanuts that have been boiled with salt! I used to beg my grandmother to buy peanuts from the visiting vegetable vendors (what an alliteration!) and then boil them in a big “kalam” or pot for me 🙂 Peanut masala is … [Read more…]
Long Beans Stir-fry (Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti)

I’m not really a fan of green beans but I can gobble up these long beans any day 🙂 This dish makes me feel nostalgic about my childhood and vacations spent in Kerala. This stir-fry is a traditional recipe that goes well with rice accompanied by dal curries, spiced buttermilk curries or even just plain ghee! I hope you will … [Read more…]