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While spending some quiet time at home, I picked up one of the old handwritten recipe books gifted to Nimmy by her mothe...
31/07/2026

While spending some quiet time at home, I picked up one of the old handwritten recipe books gifted to Nimmy by her mother over 30 years ago. As I turned the pages, I came across this traditional recipe written in Malayalam.
I carefully translated it into English, taking time to ensure that the original recipe, ingredients, and measurements were preserved as accurately as possible.

Getting ready to share more traditional recipe videos on Instagram and YouTube! Stay tuned for authentic recipes, treasured family favorites, and timeless cooking methods passed down through generations.

Paul

Changanassery Meat Curry

Ingredients
1/2 kg beef (cut into small pieces)
1 tsp chilli powder
½ tsp black pepper powder
1 tbsp mustard seeds
5 garlic cloves
1 small piece cinnamon
¼ cup vinegar
Salt, to taste
Oil, as required
½ tsp mustard seeds (for tempering)
Method
Grind the chilli powder, black pepper powder, mustard seeds, garlic, and cinnamon into a smooth paste using little hot water.
Heat oil in a heavy pan. Add ½ tsp mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add the ground masala paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
Pour the vinegar and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the meat and salt. Mix well.
Cover and cook over low heat until the meat is tender, stirring occasionally. Add only a little hot water if required.
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One more recipe

Chammanthi Podi (for Idli & Dosa) (Stores for 2 Months or More)
Ingredients
Black gram (Uzhunnu) – 2 tbsp
Toor dal (Tuvara Parippu) – 2 tbsp
Raw rice – 2 tbsp
Roasted gram (Pottukadala) – 4 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds (Uluva) – ¼ tsp
Asafoetida (Kayam) – a pinch
Salt – to taste
Method
Dry roast the black gram, toor dal, raw rice, roasted gram, and fenugreek separately until lightly golden and aromatic. Allow them to cool completely.
Add the asafoetida and salt.
Grind everything together into a fine powder.
Store in a clean, dry, airtight container. It keeps well for 2 months or more.
To Serve
Mix 1 tablespoon of Chammanthi Podi with coconut oil and serve with idli or dosa.



29/07/2026

This morning, we planted a curry leaf tree. 🌿
Someone once told us that a plant grows especially well when it is planted by people with good fortune and kind hearts. So, we invited Ramu from Bihar and Shilvi from Tamil Nadu to plant it together.
Ramu is an excellent gardener, and Shilvi is a wonderful helper. Their care, kindness, and cheerful spirit made this simple moment even more special.
With their blessings and goodwill, I hope this little curry leaf tree will grow strong, healthy, and flourish for many years to come. 🌱💚

23/07/2026

For many years, the wall outside our cooking area featured beautiful black-and-white kitchen murals painted by artist Chandran. As part of our home renovation, the painters have carefully scraped off the old artwork and given the wall a fresh coat of white paint.

The next step is for Chandran to return and create a brand-new large mural. We are looking forward to seeing his new artwork transform the space once again.

While painting our home, we uncovered a hidden treasure—hundreds of handwritten recipes, some more than 50 years old.Mos...
22/07/2026

While painting our home, we uncovered a hidden treasure—hundreds of handwritten recipes, some more than 50 years old.
Most of these recipes were tried, tested, and treasured over the years. Many were written down with my mother at our family home in Punalur, and some are in her own handwriting.
My husband said, "These recipes shouldn't stay on a shelf—they should be shared."
Hopefully, you'll soon be seeing how we cook these treasured family recipes on Instagram ...YouTube.
HomeCooking Recipes YouTube Instagram

While painting our home, we uncovered a hidden treasure—hundreds of handwritten recipes, some more than 50 years old.Man...
22/07/2026

While painting our home, we uncovered a hidden treasure—hundreds of handwritten recipes, some more than 50 years old.
Many were written down with my mother at our family home in Punalur, and some are in her own handwriting.
My husband said, "These recipes shouldn't stay on a shelf—they should be shared."
Hopefully, soon be seeing how we cook these treasured family recipes on Instagram or YouTube.
HomeCooking Recipes YouTube Instagram

A treasured memory from a few decades ago with our first travel agent, Sara Stenzler, from Oregon, USA.Sara was introduc...
21/07/2026

A treasured memory from a few decades ago with our first travel agent, Sara Stenzler, from Oregon, USA.
Sara was introduced to us by Nimmy's cousin, Rani Neroth from Alleppey, and that introduction marked the beginning of an incredible journey.
Through Sara's trust, encouragement, and support, we had the privilege of welcoming travelers from around the world into our home, sharing the authentic flavors of Kerala, our traditions, and our culture through food.
Though Sara passed away many years ago, we will always remember her with gratitude for believing in us and helping make our dream a reality. Her memory will always remain close to our hearts.

NimmyAndPaul CookingWithLove

A shelf full of memories... ❤️📸While painting our home, we opened an old shelf and discovered these photographs from 199...
19/07/2026

A shelf full of memories... ❤️📸

While painting our home, we opened an old shelf and discovered these photographs from 1997—capturing some of our very first cooking classes for foreign visitors.

These pictures brought back so many wonderful memories of sharing Kerala's traditional flavours, stories, and hospitality with guests from around the world.

Nearly three decades later, the journey continues with the same passion and love for authentic home cooking.

18/07/2026

🪨✨ A new place, the same tradition.

Our beloved masala grinding stone has found a new home in our garden kitchen. Still grinding fresh spices by hand for our traditional Pork Vindaloo.

🧄 🫚 🌶️ ⚫ 🌸 🪵 🍇 🍶
Garlic • Ginger • Kashmiri Chilli • Black Pepper • Cloves • Cinnamon • Raisins • Vinegar

15/07/2026

A few simple changes are bringing new life to your home. 🏡✨

During our home maintenance work, our newly designed three-layer jali wall inspired a special idea. We created a cozy heritage corner in our kitchen side garden to display our traditional arakallu (grinding stone), attukallu, ural, ulakka, and a few other treasured kitchen tools.
One arakallu will continue to be used for preparing authentic Kerala dishes, while the others will be displayed as beautiful reminders of our rich culinary heritage.
We're also adding a unique artistic touch by pressing fresh nutmeg and pepper leaves into soft cement, creating lasting leaf impressions that celebrate the beauty of nature.
These timeless treasures and simple details carry generations of memories. This is our small way of preserving our heritage while blending tradition with creativity for the next generation. ❤️



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The Story of AnathiThis morning, while I was supervising the masons at our home, I suddenly heard laughter from outside....
10/07/2026

The Story of Anathi

This morning, while I was supervising the masons at our home, I suddenly heard laughter from outside. Curious, I stepped out to see what had brought such smiles.
A tiny, gentle puppy had quietly wandered into our yard. One of the masons picked her up, cuddled her, and said, "What a lovely little girl." He immediately decided to take her home, promising her a loving family of her own.
Before leaving, they placed her in a small box under our staircase, where she sat quietly, watching everyone at work. A little later, Nimmy brought her some milk and a few biscuits. After enjoying her little meal, she wandered around the yard for a while before returning to the same little box, patiently waiting.
Nimmy captured this touching moment with her camera, and this is the photograph I'm sharing today.
The masons named her Anathi, the Malayalam word for a female orphan.

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