Anshu's Food Odyssey

Kerala , besides being one of the most scenically blessed places in India, is also considered the land of culinary heritage . The never-ending coastline of this exotic state is bestowed with nature's culinary treasures that include but, are not limited to tall groves of coconut, palm and jackfruit....and that is one of the primary reasons coconut oil, coconut cream and coconut milk make for an indispensable part of the Malayali cuisine. Besides, an extensive network of this serene coastal region also produces fish and other seafood in abundance, which needless to say, contributes to the staple gastronomic scene of Kerala. When talking about Kerala, how can I forget mentioning about the state's opulence in spices and herbs: cardamom, black pepper, cinnamon, cumin, cloves and turmeric, have been some of the extensively grown spices here since ancient times. Therefore, the heat in food of Kerala is kind of self-explanatory. Having said that, I would also like to mention her

Though chicken is something which is cooked quite often in my home, still I never had an opportunity to prepare this specific peppery delicacy; pending on my to-do list for quite a while, it was now high time to actually give it a try.... and last Saturday (when I also had few guests over my place for dinner) got to be the D-Day for this Murgh Kali Mirch to grace my dining table. Served with homemade tandoori tawa naan on the side, it tasted just awesome and I must tell you that there was no guest who left our home without noting down the recipe. If you too are curious to know how I made it, simply scroll below. Murgh Kali Mirch Ingredients Chicken (on bone) - 1 kg Medium sized onion (finely chopped) - 2 Whisked curd (at room temperature) - 2 cups Whisked curd (for marination) - 1/2 cup Crushed black pepper - 4 to 5 tsp Lemon juice - 1 tbsp Cumin seeds - 1 tsp Bay leaf - 1 Black pepper corns - 6 to 7 Black cardamom - 1 Ginger-garlic paste - 3 tsp Green

Fish has always been my favorite when it comes to non-vegetarian food. Loaded with vital nutrients such as proteins, vitamin D and vitamin B12 plus the omega-3 fatty acids, no wonder it is counted amongst the most healthiest foods on earth. While this delicate specie can be cooked in hundreds of ways, the dhaba style fish curry is something which me and my husband relish the most. Very simple and easy to make with no fancy ingredients required, it gets cooked in a whiff of time and tastes simply awesome with just the plain steamed rice; serve this combo to my husband for the Sunday dinner and he would be the most happiest person on the planet 😛. If like us, you too are a true fan of fish, then this simple, rustic yet exotic recipe is just for you. Ingredients Surmai Fish (spotted seer fish/king mackerel) steaks - 500 gms Medium sized onion (finely grated) - 1 Ginger/Garlic paste - 3 tsp Medium sized tomatoes (pureed) - 3 Green chili (finely chopped) - 1 Lemon juice - 1