New Year Special: Celebrate Fresh Beginnings with Traditional Home Cooking.
Welcome the New Year with Pungu’s Kitchen! Discover delicious home-cooked recipes, festive celebration ideas, traditional dishes, and healthy cooking tips...
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Merry Christmas from Pungu’s Kitchen – Warm Wishes & Festive Cheer🎄✨💖🎉
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with Pungu’s Kitchen! Warm wishes, festive cheer, and delicious holiday inspiration for you and your...
The History of Plum Cake: From Medieval Origins to Festive Celebration.
Plum cake is a timeless Christmas classic rooted in centuries of festive baking traditions. Explore its rich history, cultural journey, and why it remains a holiday favorite worldwide.
Plum Cake
Indulge in this classic plum cake, a perfect blend of moist, buttery cake layered with juicy plums, crunchy nuts, and sweet raisins. Infused with warm spices and lightly brushed with...
Semifreddo al Caffè
Indulge in this luscious Italian semifreddo al caffè, a creamy, airy coffee-flavored dessert that melts in your mouth, perfectly balanced...
Sabarimala: Kerala’s Sacred Pilgrimage and Cultural Treasure.
Discover the Sabarimala pilgrimage in Kerala, exploring Lord Ayyappa, barefoot trekking, Irumudi Kettu, rituals, festivals, and traditional Kerala cuisine.
Axone (Fermented Soybean) with Pork/Beef
Experience the authentic flavors of Nagaland with this semi-dry Axone dish, featuring tender pork or beef cooked with fermented soybean, red naga chilies, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfectly rustic and...
Smoked Pork with Bamboo Shoot
Smoked Pork with Bamboo Shoot is a signature Naga delicacy, known for its smoky, earthy flavors and rustic simplicity. Slow-cooked with fermented bamboo shoots and fiery Naga chili, this dish...
Yakhni Pulao
Yakhni Pulao is a fragrant rice dish cooked in a flavorful meat broth, delicately spiced for a rich and comforting...
Ada Pradhaman
Ada Pradhaman is a traditional Kerala dessert made with rice ada, jaggery, and coconut milk, often served during Onam Sadya....
The Grand Onam Sadya: A Celebration of Tradition and Taste.
Explore Kerala’s Onam Sadya, a lavish vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf, celebrating tradition, community, and festive flavors.
Classic Eggnog French Toast Casserole
Enjoy this classic eggnog French toast casserole—rich, creamy, and golden-baked. Perfect for festive mornings, topped with a crunchy brown sugar and pecan streusel.
Spiced Apple Cider Recipe (Non-Alcoholic)
This spiced apple cider is a fragrant and comforting non-alcoholic drink, perfect for warming up on chilly days or serving...
Spiced Cranberry Glazed Roast Chicken
A perfect balance of warm spices and tangy cranberry glaze transforms a classic roast chicken into a festive, flavorful centerpiece....
Vishu Kanji
Vishu Kanji is a simple Kerala rice porridge made with rice, coconut, cumin, and water. It’s seasoned lightly and often enjoyed during the Vishu festival.
Unniyappam
Unniyappam is a traditional Kerala sweet made with rice, banana, and jaggery. Soft, flavorful, and fried in ghee or coconut oil, it’s a festive favorite.
Kalan (Yogurt Curry with Yam & Raw Banana)
Kalan is a classic Kerala dish made with raw banana, yam, yogurt, and coconut, gently spiced and finished with a...
Celebrating Onam 2025 – A Festival of Unity, Harvest & Flavours 🌸🌾
Celebrate the joy of Onam 2025 with us! From vibrant pookalams to a traditional Sadya feast, join Pungu’s Kitchen as...
Vada Curry (Lentil Fritters in Spicy Gravy)
Vada Curry is a flavorful South Indian dish made with crispy vadas (fried lentil fritters) served in a rich, spicy curry. It's a popular dish in Tamil Nadu and is...
Buttermilk (Mor) with Green Chili & Ginger
Enjoy a refreshing, spicy twist on traditional buttermilk with green chili, ginger, and cumin—perfect for cooling down on hot days!
Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti (Okra Stir Fry)
Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti is a simple and flavorful Kerala-style okra stir fry. The fresh okra is sautéed with mustard seeds, dry...
Beetroot Thoran
Beetroot Thoran is a traditional Kerala-style dry vegetable stir-fry made with grated beetroot, fresh coconut, green chilies, and tempered spices. It’s lightly cooked to retain a bit of crunch and...
Cabbage Thoran 🥬
Cabbage Thoran is a traditional Kerala-style stir-fry made with finely chopped cabbage, grated coconut, green chilies, and aromatic tempering in coconut oil. It's a simple, healthy, and flavorful side dish...
Chicken Biryani
Chicken Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic Indian rice dish made by layering marinated chicken with partially cooked basmati rice,...
International Mother’s Day: A Celebration of Unconditional Love and Nurturing Souls.
Celebrate the love, sacrifice, and nurturing spirit of mothers this International Mother's Day with a heartfelt tribute to their unwavering...
Bebinca 🍰🌴
Indulge in the rich, multi-layered Goan dessert, Bebinca! This sweet treat, made with coconut milk, eggs, and ghee, is a true celebration of flavors and textures. Whether you serve it...
Vazhuthananga Theeyal 🍆 (Eggplant Curry)
A rich and flavorful curry made with roasted coconut, spices, and tender eggplant. This traditional Kerala dish brings out the earthy goodness of vazhuthananga (brinjal) in a tangy, aromatic gravy—perfect...
Kokum Sharbat (Kokum Juice)🌺🍹
Kokum Sharbat is a refreshing and tangy summer drink made from dried kokum petals, known for their cooling and digestive...
Goan Khatkhate
Goan Khatkhate is a hearty, traditional vegetable stew made with a variety of seasonal vegetables like corn, sweet potato, drumsticks, and pumpkin, simmered with chana dal in a flavorful coconut-based...
Kahwa (Kashmiri Spiced Tea) 🍵🌶️
Warm up with a cup of traditional Kashmiri Kahwa! This aromatic, spiced tea is made with green tea leaves, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for chilly...
Kashmiri Pulao 🌸
Kashmiri Pulao is a fragrant, mildly sweet rice dish made with aromatic spices, dry fruits, and saffron. Perfect for festive...
Gushtaba (Kashmiri Yogurt Meatballs)
Gushtaba is a royal Kashmiri delicacy made with tender minced mutton meatballs simmered in a rich yogurt-based gravy. Traditionally served...
Egg Salad 🥚🥗
Enjoy a creamy and flavorful egg salad with hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, and a touch of mustard. Add crunchy celery and onion for extra texture, making it a perfect light lunch...
Deviled Eggs 🥚
Deviled eggs are a simple, creamy, and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with a rich yolk filling and served in a crunchy egg white shell, they’re sure...
Hot Cross Bun Pudding
Hot Cross Bun Pudding is a rich, comforting dessert made with leftover hot cross buns, a spiced custard, and optional...
Roasted Lamb Loin
This Roasted Lamb Loin with Lemon Thyme is a deliciously tender and aromatic dish, perfect for a cozy family dinner...
Chakka Pradhaman
Chakka Pradhaman is a rich, traditional Kerala dessert made with ripe jackfruit, jaggery, and creamy coconut milk. Often prepared during festivals like Onam and Vishu, this sweet treat is bursting...
Easter Celebrations: Traditions and Tasty Recipes.
Join us at Pungus Kitchen as we celebrate Easter with exciting traditions, delicious meals, and sweet treats to make your holiday memorable!
Semiya Payasam 🌸
Creamy, sweet, and loaded with roasted nuts and raisins, Semiya Payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made with vermicelli...
Inji Puli (Puli Inji)
Inji Puli (Puli Inji) is a flavorful Kerala side dish made with ginger, tamarind, jaggery, and spices. This tangy, sweet,...
Parippu Curry
Parippu Curry is a traditional Kerala dish made with moong dal (yellow split lentils), coconut, and spices, and is typically served with a generous dollop of ghee. This flavorful dish...