Kappa Chakka Kandhari - Authentic Kerala cuisine experience

Kappa Chakka Kandhari

Masala Tea to end our meal

Although visually appealing food has its craze, there is no doubt that down to earth, tasty & “made with love” food hits the spot each & every time!

We often taste radically different food but it is rare that a certain taste sticks to our palate. Sometimes we want to take a dip in the clouds again! This reference can be understood if you read deeper into the post.

Raising the curtains now as building more suspense would just cause us more pain: we visited the restaurant Kappa Chakka Kandhari, a restaurant specializing in Kerala Cuisine located in Koramangala, 6th Block, Bangalore.

If you want to check out their demand, just drive past the restaurant & you’ll find a queue of at least 20-30 people at all times, guaranteed! Now that shows that they’re doing something right!

Also, If you want to have a table booked, it is difficult to get one of those coveted Kappa Chakka Kandhari table booking, since they only take a few bookings.

Lemon Goli Soda

After dining there we tried to figure out what that is & guess what, they don’t care if your plate is Instagram-able. They just focus on flavour, homework & ingredients to make you come back for more. It works even more because of the value for money they provide so you don’t feel a pinch in your pocket.

Coming down to the short summary of what we tried from the Kappa chakka kandhari Bangalore menu & the dishes we absolutely recommend:

Koonthal Roast: A simple yet marvellous squid rings preparation. The rings were cooked to perfection. They were soft but had a bite to them. It was mildly spicy & paved the way for spicier food!

Prawn Kizhi: Ever wondered what a banana leaf dumpling looks like? Well, this is it! The prawns mixed with the coconut masala is steamed & tastes delicious because the prawns retain all the flavour. The only downside is that the prawns get overcooked due to the process.

Seer Masala Fry: Seer by its nature is a fibrous fish but in this case, it was cooked so beautifully that you can only focus on the positives. The taste was remarkable & nothing like we’ve tasted before. The tartness of the gooseberries & the spiciness of the chilli, balance out brilliantly.

Irachi/Vazhapoo cutlet: Both the beef & banana blossom cutlets were delicious! The highlight though was the beet root chutney served with it. It was creamy, mildly sweet & packed with flavour. The beef cutlet was mostly beef & fried after coating with an egg wash so although it is very fulfilling, it has a tendency to increase your thirst.

Pineapple Nendram Masala: We hope the Chef gets his commission because we really relished this relish type dish. It is more of an acquired taste. To be honest, we’re missing the tangy sweetness.

Shappu Meen Curry: They give a giant piece of fish in a thick red kokum & chilli based curry. The curry gave us the chills. It tastes really good with white rice. This is served with steamed tapioca & kandhari chutneys. The contrast of flavour is spectacular.

Seer Fish Fry

Koonthal Roast

Pineapple Nendram Masala

Prawn Kizhi

Prawn Kizhi (opened)

That’s about it for the mains! For the drinks, we definitely recommend their Goli sodas as they are perfect thirst quenchers. We also tried a spicy drink made of kandhari chillies which acted as a perfect palate cleanser.

For the bread, the Idiappam & the Puttu were perfect. We tried the Pathiri for the first time & we haven’t tasted anything thinner than this. It is coated with coconut milk & then had as a slice of normal bread. This paragraph is to give credit to the Ramassery Idly. It is the softest idly we’ve had & it has a lot of technique behind it. Do follow our Instagram (@foodielandblog) to check out the video.
Apparently, there are 4 families which still use this method of cooking idlies & one of them work with Kappa Chakka Kandhari Koramangala and one with their Chennai restaurant! This deserves a try.

Vezhapoo Cutlet

Ramassery Idli

Shapu Meen Curry

Tender Coconut Cloud Pudding

The only thing which we thought is average is the Mutton chaps preparation. The minuscule pieces of mutton were cooked well but the flavour profile was not balanced. The gravy was too diluted & we can’t say that we enjoyed it.

Lastly, the dessert section where the cloud reference comes in! Firstly, kudos to Kappa Chakka Kandhari for the concept of the Kandhari ice cream. That creamy, cold, sweet & spicy ice cream hit all the spots. We loved it! Finally, the cloud pudding. We recommend each living being to try this. We can probably survive on just this for a month. This tender coconut pudding is so perfect that we don’t want to upset ourselves by talking about it. If you don’t like anything we said, just visit for this—you won’t regret it!

It really feels good to write about good & hearty food because it takes you back there & we’re currently sitting in Kappa Chakka Kandhari (metaphorically). We had a great time tasting these delicious wonders.

We know its long but we strongly advise to skim through. Do let us know what your thoughts are & definitely let us know your likes & dislikes if you visit!

The value for money which they provide is rare considering the quality of food.

Hope you enjoyed the visuals ;)

We’ll be back again soon with something different!

Till then –stay healthy, stay safe & bon apetit!

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Earn your Right To Protein this Republic Day

Pledge To Live Healthy

A well balanced diet

Currently there are 195 countries in the world & guess which one is celebrating its 71st Republic day today? 

It’s a no brain-er,  but still we’re laying it out for you guys: It is none other than the largest democracy in the world & our motherland- India! 

Yes, we’re celebrating our 71st Republic day as a Republic Nation.

Across our country, there are a lot of reservations about eating meat & non-vegetarian food in general. As  a result, most of our diets lack sufficient quantity of protein. This Republic Day, let's try to improve our overall well-being by exerting our Right to Protein. This mostly involves adding protein elements in our diet, irrespective of animal or plant based proteins. This doesn't just stop at you as it is our duty to influence those around us so that everyone can lead a healthier life style.

Right to protein !

It is not unknown to the masses that our country has a huge population & a majority of the population does not have the privilege of consuming well balanced meals throughout the day. Hence, the awareness for this campaign is crucial to our development as a nation.

Ever wondered why majority of foreign athletes pack more power? It is mostly because of their protein rich diets! A protein rich diet not only boosts metabolism, but also helps in building muscle etc. With that been said, we take the pledge of making better & healthier diet choices & increasing the quantity of protein in our diet (Not that we consume any less). 

We also consider It our responsibility to spread the knowledge & influence others. You should do it too! 

We are Bengalis from the city of joy, Kolkata & majority of our protein intake comes from fishes & other meats. 

However, since we pledged to make better diet choices, we’ll talk about a personal favorite of ours: soya bean. These remarkable nuggets pack a lot of protein & the reason why we chose a vegetarian item is to include those who do not prefer non-veg. Soya bean is a favorite back in our home town. 

One of our favorite preparations is the Soya Chaap. It is insanely tasty & if prepared well, tastes as good as meat. 

Fish- One of the highest sources of protein in the planet!

So let us show you how you can earn your right to protein !

Soya beans soaked for 4 hours and drained 1/2 cup

Refined flour 3/4 cup cup

Salt to taste

Wooden ice cream sticks as required

Yogurt 1/2 cup

Gram flour 2-3 tablespoons

Chaat masala 1/2 teaspoon

Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon

Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon

Garam masala powder 1/4 teaspoon

Ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon

Oil to deep fry

Refined flour slurry as required

Soya mince as required

Onion rings to serve

Lemon slices to serve

Fresh mint to garnish

Let us walk you through the course of preparation: 

Blend soya beans with some water
Mix refined flour with soya paste & salt to a semi-stiff dough
Break the dough into balls & flatten them like a Roti 
Cut into strips & wrap it around a wooden stick ( we use ice cream sticks as they look appealing) Voila, we made the chaaps
Heat water & blanch the strips (4-5 min). Then drain the water & keep them in some ice for the mixture to harden
Take curd in a bowl along with gram flour, turmeric, red chilli, garam masala powder, ginger & garlic paste & a little water. Mix well with a pinch of salt
Heat oil in a non-stick pan, Take the leftover refined flour in a bowl
Dip the chaaps in the curd mixture, coat it with the refined flour & fry till golden brown. If you like to add a bit of zing, add minced soya after the refined flour. This adds some crunch to the Soya Chaaps.

After this we generally use napkins to absorb the excess oil. Tastes best with some lemon juice freshly squeezed on top. 

Soya Chaap garnished with onions, lemon & coriander

As mentioned before, majority of our diets are mostly protein deficient as we gorge on carbs. This just keeps us full for a longer period with little benefit. We hope you take the pledge along with us to fight the battle against malnutrition. 

Coming down to the Right to Protein, which is a is a nation-wide public health initiative to increase general awareness about the importance of adequate and quality protein in everyday diet. It is an initiative to educate the people in India about the importance of protein for their general health, fitness and well being. The #RightToProtein campaign aspires to act as a catalyst in promoting consumption of different forms of proteins amongst Indians for better overall nutrition. Under this initiative, there is a protein calculator called the Protein-O-Meter, which calculates one’s daily protein requirement basis basic individual information such as body profile, type of lifestyle and meals consumed at different times during the day. Apart from information on one’s possible protein gap, the platform also provides information on protein-rich foods, healthy habits, tips and busting myths about protein.

This takes the Indian dietary preferences into consideration & across all age groups. 

As they say, our body is made up of 75% of what we eat! A healthier diet leads to a better lifestyle & that directly translates into better fitness, working capability & longevity in general. 

That’s all from our side!

Do let us know if you have anything to say to us about the recipe or the post. 

We’d love to hear from you!

Till then, Happy Republic Day & Bon Apetit!

#proteinometer #RightToProtein

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Complete Skin Care with Glutone 1000 | ClickOnCare

Best Skin Care Supplement

In our fast-paced lives, we often prioritize & de-prioritize. One such result is our health. We mostly choose work, entertainment etc. over our health which eventually accumulates & leads to bigger problems. Similarly, the same occurs with our skin. Commuting to work is often a tedious task, tackling pollution, the sun, dust etc. & although it might seem that a facewash works fine, it really doesn’t.

We recently stumbled onto products which seems pretty appealing considering their pitch & the science behind it. The name of the products are Glutone 1000, Glutathione Supplement and Escor Z , Vitamin C Supplement & on a higher level, it is a powerful antioxidant for our skin. Getting a little deeper into the science involved, Glutathione is the body’s own antioxidant which is critical for the optimum health of every cell. It is a master antioxidant & assists in detox, healthy immune function, skin health etc. With increasing age, these levels deteriorate in the body & it is important to take supplements for boosting immunity, stamina & detoxification. Not only does it help in the above, but also it has skin lightening & anti-ageing properties.

Glutathione is supposed to be clubbed with vitamin C, hence Vitamin C supplement is taken along as it increases glutathione’s intracellular absorption and work in synergy with it.

Now coming to this combo’s benefits:

1. It helps in removing wrinkles and sun tan.

2. Gives anti-oxidant benefits

3. Helps to reduce free radicals, Photo ageing

4. Corrects Uneven skin tone

5. Increases Skin glow and Radiance

6. Lightens skin by reducing melanin pigment

7. Increases production and transfer of anti-ageing protein

8. Exerts photo-protective effects by neutralizing free radicals

That’s all with respect to the scientific aspect. Summing up, this is not only useful for uneven skin tone, ageing & glowing skin but also as health drink & body supplement.

Both the tablets are present in effervescent form hence easily soluble in water.

Just add single tablet of each in the glass of water and wait for it to dissolve completely.

Once dissolved consume it, preferably empty stomach every morning for 3-4 months.

The best thing to keep in mind is that these are health supplements & not medications so, they do not have any side effect & can be consumed without fear.

That’s all from our side folks!

We might be receiving the product soon so we might add our feedback to this post as well!

We’ll be back soon with a lot more.

Till then—Happy April!

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The tastiest Moong Daal recipe to try at home | 24 Mantra Organic

24 Mantra Organic

Easy Daal recipe

This is post marks a lot of first for new beginnings. A new series on Foodie Land blog will now a part, simple and quick recipes for all the food lovers. Let’s say, we will keep three things in mind while posting recipes – Easy to cook, for lazy people like ourselves and hella tasty! Let us begin with a simple and staple food for all of us Indian. The humble daal!

For our First post, we have teamed up with 24 Mantra Organics, to bring you the tastiest and easiest Moong Daal recipe! Using the organically, ethically grown produce from 24 Mantra we wanted to ensure that the recipe is not only tasty but healthy too! Expect a lot of healthy recipes in the coming days, because we are going through a big lifestyle change. But without any further ado, let’s dive in to the recipe.

Easy Pressure Cooker Moong Daal Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 cup 24 Mantra Moong Daal,

2 green chilies {slit},

2 small onions {roughly chopped},

1 small tomato {roughly chopped},

4-5 cloves of garlic {finely chopped},

½ Tbsp Coriander powder,

½ Tbsp turmeric powder,

½ Tbsp Chili powder,

½ Tbsp garam masala powder,

1 bay leaf,

½ tsp cumin seeds,

1 dried red chili,

1 tsp mustard oil,

Salt to taste

Method:

Wash and soak the Moong dal, and toast it in dry pressure cooker. Toasting is optional, but it does bring out a nice nutty flavor.

Heat up the oil in the pressure cooker, put all the dry spices {Bay leaf, cumin seeds, red chili} when the oil is hot. Fry for 40 seconds.

Put in the onion, garlic and green chilies in and fry for 2-3 minutes, till the onions are a little brown.

Add the tomato, fry for another minute, till the tomato is soft.

Add all the powder spices {Coriander, Turmeric, Chili, Garam masala} and the salt to taste. Fry this for 2-3 minutes.

Add the soaked moong daal and mix it well with the fried spices.

Fry for a minute, add 2 cups of water and give it a good mix.

Put the flame on low and let this be for 3 whistles of the pressure cooker.

Let the steam go off and you have your super simple daal ready!

Serve this daal with rice or hot phulkas and enjoy a simple and healthy meal! Do let us know if you try this recipe out , we would love to hear your feedback.

We'll be back soon with more grub.

Till then -- Keep reading our posts & bon apetit!

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