Hello One and All
Welcome to my new online cook book!! Like all new cooks out there I too would like to make a few comments on where my culinary inspirations come from. A lot of my childhood years were spent in Kerala, the land of rich vegetation and spices. I love using lots of Spices and fresh ingredients in my food. Food for me is satisfying, soothing and something that awakens your senses. I want to prepare food that conquers attention. When I think of Kerala - the first thing that comes to my mind is Greenery. I would love to have a kitchen garden someday and be able to grow my own vegetables. From garden to the dinner plate - would be my motto!
Also I learnt a lot from my mother, who is a working women with busy schedules but she is someone who loves making creative and tasty food. My sister and I were more than a handful, so as kids to encourage us to eat and eat healthy, mother would spread sugar and ghee on bread and cut it into small squares and topped it with a mixture of dry fruits or fresh fruits. Yummm.. I still crave for that.. So from her, I learnt that making quick and healthy dishes with a dash of creativity would keep it interesting. My cooking style is greatly inspired by my mother.
My Grandmother was a great cook. I must say that her's was the tastiest food I've ever had. She made it really hot and spicy with lots of Veggies and Ghee, of course! So, in my kitchen, you would see something from all the above in most of my dishes.
I will try and post a recipe a day.. and hope to hear from you readers. So, here goes... Wish me good luck!!
Welcome to my new online cook book!! Like all new cooks out there I too would like to make a few comments on where my culinary inspirations come from. A lot of my childhood years were spent in Kerala, the land of rich vegetation and spices. I love using lots of Spices and fresh ingredients in my food. Food for me is satisfying, soothing and something that awakens your senses. I want to prepare food that conquers attention. When I think of Kerala - the first thing that comes to my mind is Greenery. I would love to have a kitchen garden someday and be able to grow my own vegetables. From garden to the dinner plate - would be my motto!
Also I learnt a lot from my mother, who is a working women with busy schedules but she is someone who loves making creative and tasty food. My sister and I were more than a handful, so as kids to encourage us to eat and eat healthy, mother would spread sugar and ghee on bread and cut it into small squares and topped it with a mixture of dry fruits or fresh fruits. Yummm.. I still crave for that.. So from her, I learnt that making quick and healthy dishes with a dash of creativity would keep it interesting. My cooking style is greatly inspired by my mother.
My Grandmother was a great cook. I must say that her's was the tastiest food I've ever had. She made it really hot and spicy with lots of Veggies and Ghee, of course! So, in my kitchen, you would see something from all the above in most of my dishes.
I will try and post a recipe a day.. and hope to hear from you readers. So, here goes... Wish me good luck!!
