Writer VK Sreelesh's in-laws live in the south Indian state of Kerala, along the Malabar Coast, where people's diets are heavily influenced by the area's abundant supply of seafood. One of his ...

Instructions: Cook black-eyed peas until tender but not mushy. For Curry: Heat a small skillet or pan over low heat and add coriander seeds, cumin, peppercorns, fenugreek seeds, chiles and asafetida.

This is celebration food in the northern part of India’s Kerala region, so special that it is served the night of a Muslim (Moplahs) wedding ceremony. As biryanis go, it is relatively mellow, and ...

Writer VK Sreelesh's in-laws live in the south Indian state of Kerala, along the Malabar Coast, where people's diets are heavily influenced by the area's abundant supply of seafood. One of his ...