Food from the heart and the hearth
About Mads’ Cookhouse
Hello there! I am Madhu, a young woman of seventy-plus who loves to cook, feed, and eat. My family calls me Mads. I cook up a storm in my cookhouse and my home always smells delicious. Borrowed teeth (dentures), borrowed leg (titanium rod), and borrowed eyes do not hold me. I am notorious for increasing waistlines and decreasing will power.
If you love to cook or just starting out, follow me as I cook up and share some lip smacking recipes. Food should be simple and easy to cook. I share secrets from my kitchen (and those of my mother). So grab that pen and paper (share/bookmark button) and let’s get going.
Lip-smacking Recipes
Easy Orange Chicken
Crisp and succulent chicken pieces coated with a delicious orange sauce. The sweet and savory Orange Chicken is a quick and easy recipe that will have you licking your fingers.
Goan Red Fish Curry
Sorak curry is a traditional Goanese coconut-based curry prepared when fish is not available. Try out my version of the spicy and tangy red curry with fish that is packed with flavors.
Apple Gujiyas
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors with Apple Gujiyas. This delicious fusion recipe is packed with the goodness of apples.
Egg Stuffed Paranthas (Anda Parathas)
Spicy eggs between a layer of crisp rotis. The Egg Paratha is a family favorite and one of my signature dishes. Try out this easy-to-cook recipe of the hearty and delicious paratha.
Mads’ Cookhouse Turns One: Looking Back At The Year Gone By
Exactly a year back on March 18th, 2020, I launched my blog Mads’ Cookhouse. In spite of the pandemic, it has been an eventful year and I am loving every minute of it. I am just getting started.
Orange Lemon Mojito Mocktail
Step into spring with a delicious and crisp virgin Orange Lemon Mojito. With all the flavors of summer, this non-alcoholic drink is perfect for brunch or just a special evening with family.
Rajasthani Laal Maas (Red Mutton Curry)
Spicy and flavorful, the Laal Maas is a fiery hot curry from Rajasthan in India. This rustic and delicious mutton curry is easy to make at home. Try out my version of the recipe.
Gobi 65 (Cauliflower 65) Fry
Crispy, crunchy, and absolutely lip-smacking, Gobi 65 is a popular starter from southern India. Ready in minutes, try out this quick and easy-to-cook recipe of an all-time favorite appetizer.
Chicken Chettinad (South-Indian Chicken Curry)
Juicy, succulent chicken pieces in a spicy masala. Chicken Chettinad is a classic recipe of a fiery hot chicken curry from Southern India. It is just as easy to make at home.
Masala Cheese Omelette
Spicy and fluffy eggs flavored with mushrooms and oodles of cheese. This Indian style cheese omelette is a hearty and delicious dish. Try out the easy to cook recipe that works perfectly for breakfast or brunch.