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
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Winters are here, and there is nothing more hearty than a bowl of hot soup. Instead of reaching for a packaged one, try out this recipe that is just as easy to make at home.
Amritsari Fried Fish
A trip to Amritsar is incomplete without tasting the Amritsari Fried Fish. Juicy, delectable singhara fish pieces cooked to perfection. Try out my easy to cook recipe.
Kathal (Jackfruit) Tawa Pulao
The humble raw kathal or jackfruit elevated to a delicious, lip-smacking pulao. Kathal Tawa Pulao is the perfect vegetarian alternative that will have you licking your fingers.
English Breakfast With Baked Beans
The traditional English breakfast or a fry-up is a meal in itself. This is my version with baked beans, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, and sunny-side-up eggs.
Paneer Butter Masala (Nut-Free)
Paneer cubes in a rich, creamy, butter-based gravy that will have you licking your fingers. Try this nut-free recipe that is just as delicious.
Dum Chicken Leg Roast
Feast your senses. Succulent chicken legs cooked to perfection. Try out this easy to cook recipe of the ever-popular dum chicken leg roast.
Dahi Tadka (Tempered Raita)
No Indian meal is complete without raita. Today I share a secret recipe of mine, Dahi Tadka, that is always high in demand. A perfect accompaniment for lunch or dinner.
Tomatoe Fish (Fish in Rich Tomato Gravy)
Juicy, flaky fish in a rich tomato gravy. Tomatoe Fish will sure have people coming in for seconds. A quick and easy recipe that is ready in minutes.
Tomato Kasundi (Chutney)
Tangy tomatoes cooked to perfection in rich Indian spices. A delectable chutney from Bengal, Tomato Kasundi (or Kasaundi) is a great accompaniment.
Pita Pocket Sandwiches
Pita pocket sandwiches are one of the most versatile. Easy to eat and filled with your favorites. This is my version of the classic Mediterranean sandwich that is ready in minutes.