Easy to Cook Home Recipes
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 back. 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
Falahari Khatta Meetha Kaddu (Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin)
Sweet, sour, and spicy. Falahari Khatta Meetha Kaddu is a perfect dish for Navratri. Ready in minutes, the kaddu ki sabji is easy to make and enjoy if you are fasting too.
Bihari Style Chicken Curry
Bihari Style Chicken Curry is a traditional dish from the state of Bihar in India. Flash fried chicken cooked in a spicy gravy with whole garlic knobs, try this easy recipe that is absolutely lip-smacking.
Kong Phirin | Kashmiri Saffron Semolina Phirni (Nut Free)
Kong Phirin or Saffron Phirni is a traditional Kashmiri dessert made of semolina instead of rice. Flavored with saffron and cardamoms, try out the nut-free version of the creamy yet light Kashmiri dish.
Sweet & Spicy Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Chutney
A sweet and spicy chutney packed with the goodness of amla. The immunity-boosting Indian gooseberry chutney is a healthy accompaniment for everyday meals. Try this quick and easy recipe that is ready in minutes.
Balsamic Glazed Chicken Wings
Juicy chicken wings coated in a sweet, salty, sticky glaze. The pan-fried Balsamic Glazed Chicken Wings are super easy to make and absolutely finger-licking. They work perfectly as an appetizer or a side.
Instant Moong Dal Masala Idli
Healthy, delicious, and packed with protein. Try these Instant Moong Dal Masala Idlis that do not require fermentation. Gluten-free and a healthy alternative to the traditional ones with rice. Perfect for diabetics.
Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji
Buttery soft crumbled paneer in a rich, lip-smacking gravy. The Dhaba Style Paneer Bhurji is just as easy to make at home. This street style version of the classic paneer dish works perfectly for special occasions too.
Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms
Ready in minutes and gone in minutes too. Healthy and delicious, the Air Fryer Garlic Mushrooms are quick and easy to make and will have people asking for more.
Instant Khaman Dhokla
Soft and spongy. Khaman Dhokla is a popular snack from the Gujarati cuisine that works great for breakfast too. Try this easy-to-cook recipe using curd or dahi.
Tomato Thokku / Thakkali Thokku (Tomato Pickle)
Tomato Thokku or Thakkali Thokku is a spicy tomato pickle from the south of India, particularly Tamil Nadu. Spicy, tangy, and full of flavor. It is the perfect accompaniment to idlis, dosas, rice or chapattis.