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
Paneer (Cottage Cheese) Bhurji
There is more to Punjabi cuisine than just tandoori chicken. Quick and easy to rustle up, Paneer Bhurji is also a family favorite.
Okra (Bhindi) Tawa Masala Fry
If you love the tawa fry vegetables served at weddings, this is the perfect recipe for you. Ready in minutes and just as delicious.
Easy Peasy Chicken Noodles
Nothing is quite quick and easy to prepare as a bowl of noodles. Here is my recipe for an easy peasy version that is ready in minutes.
Masoor Dal Kebabs
Cooking is all about innovation. On more occasions than one, people have mistaken it for a mutton kebab.
Lemon Coriander Soup
No soup is quite as refreshing as the Lemon Coriander Soup. A tangy, clear soup rich in vitamin C, it is perfect for the summers.
Kettle Chicken
Kettle Chicken has a lot of history attached to it. It is an old recipe of my mother that is loved by four generations of foodies.
Jackfruit (Kathal) Biryani
Kathal or jackfruit biryani is one of my signature dishes that is always high in demand. The perfect vegetarian alternative to a regular biryani.
Instant Rava (Semolina) Idli
We all love soft and spongy idlis. The traditional method requires hours of soaking and fermenting. Try this instant microwave recipe instead.
Hot and Sour Soup
Craving a bowl of soup? Do you always order it in or reach for a packaged one? Try out this easy recipe instead.
Gobhi (Cauliflower) Manchurian
Looking for a vegetarian accompaniment to your fried rice? Gobhi (cauliflower) manchurian is quick and easy that is ready in minutes.