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
Sweet and Spicy Pumpkin Poriyal (Stir Fry)
Simple ingredients but high on flavor. The sweet and spicy Pumpkin Poriyal or Parangikai Poriyal is a traditional stir fry recipe from Southern India that is ready in minutes.
Carrot Palya (Carrot Stir Fry)
A quick and easy stir-fry dish with grated carrots that is high in flavor. Carrot Palya is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Karnataka that is loaded with vitamins.
Kobichi Bhaji (Cabbage Stir Fry)
Stir fried cabbage with green peas. Kobichi Bhaji is a popular vegetarian stir fry dish from the Indian state of Maharashtra. Simple, light, and easy to make. Try out this recipe that is ready in minutes.
Odisha Style Bhindi (Okra) Masala
Stir-fried okra in a spicy and flavorful five-spice masala. Odisha Style Bhindi (Okra) Masala is a simple everyday recipe that is easy to prepare and ready in minutes.
Pickled Onions in White Wine Vinegar
Add a delicious tangy crunch to any meal with Pickled Onions in White Wine Vinegar. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, tacos, or as an accompaniment. Try out this quick and easy recipe.
Hyderabadi Chicken Haleem (Nut-Free)
Tender chicken pieces blended with broken wheat, lentils, and aromatic spices. Hyderabadi Chicken Haleem combines the best of Indian and Persian flavors. Try out my nut-free version of the ever-popular delicacy.
Veggie Loaded Mini Quesadillas
Looking for an easy way to get your daily dose of veggies? Packed with nutrient-rich vegetables, these mini quesadillas are sure to be a hit with friends and family.
Nut-Free Lemon Quinoa Pulihora
Quinoa is a superfood packed with protein, fiber, and essential minerals. Try out the Nut-Free Lemon Quinoa Pulihora, my take on the classic staple from southern India. Gluten-Free. Vegan.
Celebrating 4 Years of Mads’ Cookhouse: Reflections on the Year Gone By
4 years. 250+ recipes. 200+ recipe videos. 4 cookbooks. 2 industry awards. Countless recognitions. Tons of love from the blogging community and food lovers worldwide. As I celebrate another milestone, join me as I look back at the past year.
Apple Cabbage Slaw
Light and crisp, Apple Cabbage Slaw is a flavorful accompaniment to your meal. Not only is it quick and easy to whip up but also packed with nutrients and antioxidants.