2020 Best of MyIndianStove

What a great year it has been for MyIndianStove. I’ve had fun exploring the food of India as a whole, and Kerala and Goa in particular. It is fascinating to see what the readers of this website found most compelling.

There seems to be a mix of soup (sambar), a homemade liqueur, a lockdown favorite (naan), an Indo-Italian mashup (spaghetti bolognese), and showing up in two different versions: biryani!

I missed mentioning my Indianish carrot cake, so I can give it a special shout-out. If I may say so myself, it is made with a perfect blend of spices, making these tender treats a must-try.

I fervently wish for you and yours a great 2021. Here is to a sweet, healthy, and happy New Year! 

Happy cooking, baking, and eating!

~ Alonna

The Eight Most Popular Dishes of 2020

2020 Best

South Indian Masala (Spices of Kerala)

South Indian masala is a fragrant Kerala spice mix with fennel, star anise, and mace. Quick to make and the mix of spices adds that extra something to stews, curries, eggs, rice, and dals.

Indian-Style Pasta ~ Spaghetti Bolognese

Soulful and endlessly comforting, Indian spaghetti bolognese will warm your nights. Make it with any ground meat or tofu of your choice and make it mild or spicy as you wish.

Easy Homemade Mango Liqueur Recipe

A homemade mango liqueur do-it-yourself project is fun and easy. Use it in your favorite margarita, mojito, or daiquiri. It is sunshine in a glass!

Indianish Carrot Cupcakes Recipe

Here is a carrot cupcake recipe that is light, moist, and spiced with the warming flavors of cinnamon, cardamom, and fennel. Perfect for any ending of a meal or a tempting afternoon snack.

Goan Chicken Biryani

This Indian beloved chicken and rice dish is redolent of the spices of Goa. There are steps to follow but do it in two stages if you prefer. But Goan chicken biryani is so worth it!

Sambar Recipe (Kerala)

Comforting, healthy, and full of your favorite vegetables, you will wonder where this sambar recipe been all your life. Eat it with anything, or as a light meal with salad and good bread.

Easy, Enticing Chicken Biryani

This biryani tastes so good you will not begrudge it the extra steps it takes to produce this utterly delicious chicken and rice meal. The rice is so fluffy and aromatic, run through with herbs and spices, and the chicken gloriously tender.

Homemade Naan (No-Yeast)

All at once light, tender and chewy, homemade naan plays an excellent sidekick with a saucy dish, or the foundation for a meal: pizza, grilled cheese, or as a wrap.