Tag Archives: gluten free

Herb rice and lentil cakes

Posted on June 18, 2015 by coconutcraze

Rice being a staple in most South Indian homes, it needs a makeover at times. I cook it plain or as a watery gruel called kanji (Kongee). It is alternatively cooked as pulav, biriyani or Chinese fried rice. Instead of … Continue reading →

Posted in Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Gluten free, Main dish, Pack-and-go lunch, Rice, Vegetarian | Tagged brown rice, comfort food, easy recipe, gluten free, herb flavored brown rice, herb rice, herbs, Main dish, Vegetable broth, vegetarian rice | 17 Comments

Chilli Tofu

Posted on May 19, 2015 by coconutcraze

Chilli paneer is a popular fusion dish in India served frequently in buffets. There is a combination of Chinese and Indian ingredients involved in this dish.When I dine out I always look for this dish. It is a vegetarian version … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizer, Brunch, comfort food, Easy recipe, Finger food, Fried, Gluten free, Indian recipe, Main dish, Not just for kids, Side dish, Snack, Stir fry, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tagged Chilli tofu, dairy free, firm Tofu, Fusion dish, gluten free, green bell pepper, masala tofu, paneer substitute, Tofu, vegan, vegetarian | 19 Comments

Tapioca and Sardines curry/ Kappa masala and Mathi curry

Posted on November 19, 2014 by coconutcraze

Cassava masala Cassava or Tapioca is also known by other names like Yuca in South America, Mogo in East Africa and Kappa in Kerala. There are many dishes prepared with starchy Cassava in many Latin American and other tropical countries. … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Easy recipe, Main dish, Vegetarian | Tagged boiled tapioca, Cassava, coconut oil dish, coconut recipe, fish curry, gluten free, Kappa, kappa masala, Kerala recipe, Main dish, Simple recipe, Tapioca, Tapioca masala | 11 Comments

Jack fruit dumpling/Kumbilappam

Posted on May 8, 2014 by coconutcraze

Steamed rice cake with Jack fruit jam. When I went home last time, my mother made these tasty dumplings with jack fruit preserve and rice flour. As Mother’s day is approaching I thought of posting my mother’s Kumbilappam. This is … Continue reading →

Posted in Coconut, Dessert, Not just for kids, Preserve, Snack, steamed, Vegetarian | Tagged banana leaf wrapped, chakka, coconut steamed dumpling, Edana ila appam, gluten free, Jack fruit jam, Kumbilappam, preserve, Rice and jack fruit dumpling, Steamed dessert, Vazhanzila appam, vegetarian | 27 Comments

Hash browns/Spiced pan fried potatoes

Posted on May 4, 2014 by coconutcraze

Savoury Hash Browns Hash browns are pan fried shredded potatoes. It is a simple preparation made of grated potatoes, crisped up in a little oil with some additional ingredients. It has variation in different countries and sometimes made into pancakes … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Fried, Gluten free, Main dish, Pack-and-go lunch, Vegetarian | Tagged breakfast potato, crunchy potatoes, Fast food, Fried potato, gluten free, Hash browns, Savoury breakfast, shreded potatoes, Spiced pan fried potatoes, vegetarian, vegetarian hash brown | 14 Comments

Appam and istew/ Rice crepes with stew/Plain hoppers

Posted on May 7, 2013 by coconutcraze

Appam Kerala wakes up to rice cooked in different forms. Appam is one of Kerala’s favourite breakfast dishes. These are paper thin crepes with a lacy edge and spongy centers cooked in a curved pan. Appam is an easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast | Tagged Appam, appam and istew, breakfast, gluten free, Plain hoppers, potato stew, rice crepes and stew, vegetarian | 14 Comments

Quinoa kichidi/Mixed hot pongal/Venpongal with quinoa

Posted on April 27, 2013 by coconutcraze

Quinoa Pongal Venpongal reminds me of my high school days when I was in National Cadet Corp (N.C.C). While serving pongal at home, I mentioned to my family that it was my breakfast during my army training days. They had … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Quinoa | Tagged breakfast cereal, gluten free, healthy breakfast, Hot pongal, Mixed hot pongal, Quinoa kichadi, Quinoa pongal, vegetarian, Venpongal | 6 Comments

Quinoa vegetable pulav

Posted on September 27, 2012 by coconutcraze

Quinoa When I saw Quinoa in our local ‘Bulk Barn’ store I was fascinated by its grainy appearance. Later, I learned that it is actually a seed related to beets and spinach. It is one of nature’s super foods, rich … Continue reading →