Kitchen Corner-Try It

Creamy Corn and Chicken Soup  Creamy corn and chicken soup is hearty, comforting, and loaded with delicious flavor. It is one of those feel-good dinners that keep you stay warm in cold winter months. This soup is hearty enough to be served on its own as a full meal, but you can enjoy it with a delicious salad, crusty bread, or steamed rice. The luscious creamy texture is pureed sweet corn , and it adds a natural sweetness to the soup. You can reduce the amount of cream and cut down on calories. Ginger, garlic, paprika, and pepper powder add a touch of savoriness. Creamy corn and chicken soup are tasty in their own right, and homemade chicken broth and fresh corn bring out the best flavor. It is always easy to make chicken broth at home. I will also share the recipe to make chicken broth that makes this soup extra delicious. If you are looking for a lazy day easy meal with pantry staples, there are also shortcuts to make an easy dinner. One of my favorite shortcuts is rotisserie ch...

  Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe  Chicken Chow Mein is simple and easy to make at home and is better than takeout. The chow mein noodles are savory, salty, and spicy, with loads of veggies, and are delicious! This recipe is similar to the Indian restaurant-style Chow Mein noodles, which are more towards the spicier side. You can use chilly sauce or experiment with the Sriracha sauce, depending on how spicy you want your noodles. Chow Mein is the best weeknight dinner, and the leftovers are great for lunches. It is irresistibly delicious and packed with flavor. Your family will love this every time you make it! In India, Chinese food especially, fried rice, and noodles are a thing.  It is popular street food. Roadside eateries and food trucks selling Indo-Chinese food are a common sight. Spicy Veg Chow Mein noodles go well with vegetable Manchurian, chilly chicken, Gobi Manchurian, etc. You could even make a filling meal with this recipe by adding a protein of your choice. ...

Spicy Stuffed Eggplant Today's recipe is meat stuffed spicy eggplant inspired from Lebanese and Turkish Cuisine. Recently I am trying  lot of stuffed dishes with chicken,squid and fish. This stuffed eggplant is now one of my top favorites. Eggplant is a versatile veggie and cooked in the right way, you can create innumerable recipes with it.Fried or baked eggplant is tender and tasty and goes well with rice. If you are not a great fan of eggplant/aubergine, try this stuffed version.It is insanely good and I am sure will change the way you think about this humble veggie. Stuffed eggplant is great as a main course dish. You can serve it with rice,bread or with fresh salad and you have a satisfying dinner. Recently I have been trying a Mediterranean diet and this dish is perfect and filling with veggie salad. It is also perfect when you have guests as it is filling and makes a pretty presentation.In Turkish and Mediterranean region Karniyarik is an imperial dish fit for a K...

Breadfruit/Kadachakka Puzhukku Kadachakka Puzhukku is cooked and mashed breadfruit with coconut and spices. It is a simple everyday meal that you can find in rural villages of South India. Puzhukku is a mildly spiced mashed vegetable with coconut paste, common are mashed tapioca, mashed jack fruit , and mashed breadfruit. This recipe is very similar to the kappa/tapioca puzhukku . For an authentic taste of Kerala, try puzhukku with red spicy, tangy Kerala fish curry. It is a super delicious combo and a filling meal- hearty and comforting. Mildly spiced mashed breadfruit and the bold fish curry with spicy chilly, coconut, and tamarind strikes the right balance of heat, sourness, and flavor. Today's recipe is something that all fish lovers should try! Back home in Kerala, breadfruit is a staple, referred to as Kadachakka or Sheemachakka. Just like jack fruit, breadfruit is grown in almost everyone's backyard. Not everyone shares my enthusiasm about breadfruit at home. It ...

Roti Jala- Malaysian Net/lace Crepes Roti Jala/Roti kirai is a traditional Malayan savory crepe with a beautiful lacy pattern. Roti Jala means net bread, and it has a pretty net/ lacy pattern. It is a delicious tea-time snack and tastes delicious with chicken or beef curry. It is considered a traditional dish of the coastal community-the crepes are inspired from the fishermen's net and hence made like a net. Roti Jala batter is simple as any crepe batter, and you can whip it up in minutes. It is fun to make, and you can involve your little helpers. The beautiful golden yellow color is from turmeric. Turmeric powder adds a savory touch and is best with a spicy curry. But if you want to enjoy it as dessert, add yellow food color. There are so many colorful roti jalas that you can make- my favorite dessert is the green one flavored with pandan extract. Beetroot juice or butterfly pea flower water can be natural coloring agents. To make the roti jala, there is a special cup with ...

Spiced Tomato Rice/ South Indian Thakkali Sadam Tomato rice is simple and easy to make at home. It is irresistibly delicious, packed with flavor, and made with simple ingredients. It is comfort food and reminds us of our childhood. It was a favorite school lunch box recipe.  If you are from South India, then this tangy aromatic rice needs no introduction. The rice is stir-fried with tomatoes to create a spicy, mildly sweet, savory, and aromatic rice. Sometimes best of the flavors can be achieved with simple ingredients, and tomato rice is a perfect example of an easy-to-put-together comforting rice dish. If you have the rice pre-cooked, this one-skillet rice will be ready in under 20 minutes. It is a filling meal by itself and is perfect for any occasion. Tomato rice has so many variations. Tomatoes are added to spruce up the rice in many cuisines. In this South Indian style, tomato rice ghee, sesame oil, ginger, asafoetida, curry leaves, and toasted nuts add layers of flav...

Spicy Almond Chicken-  Easy Pan Fried Chicken Chicken lovers will love this simple yet flavorful chicken with the enticing flavor of almonds, chilies, and spices. It is an easy pan-roasted chicken that is slightly crispy on the outside and soft and succulent inside. The toasted almonds add a delightful crunch. It goes well as a side dish for rice, but you can get creative and use it as a filling for wraps and sandwiches. It is one of my go-to recipes when my family craves chicken. There is no elaborate cooking and a perfect for lazy weekend meals. The best part is that it is easy, and you can make this delicious chicken in under 25 minutes! The chicken is well coated, with flavorful masala, and each bite will make you crave for more! It is aromatic, pan-roasted chicken that you can pan fry or baked in the oven.  The fried chicken is bursting with flavor-earthy spices, nuttiness of almonds, the tang from tomato paste and lemon adds a unique touch. The heat is from Kashmiri...