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Cabbage and green peas stir fry

Quick, easy and delicious stir fry recipe. Tastes best with roti, chapati or rice. Ingredients

Semiya | vermicelli pulao

Assorted veggies, apt spices make semiya pulao not only visually appealing but real treat to the taste buds. It is easy to make during busy mornings and also perfect for lunch box. Ingredients 1 cup roasted semiya/vermicelli 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 1 large carrot, thinly sliced 4 -5 cashewnuts 1/4 cup cabbage, thinly shreddedContinue reading “Semiya | vermicelli pulao”

Fish molee | Meen molee

Fish molee or fish stew is a traditional Kerala style fish curry. This curry is creamy, rich, mildly spiced and is prepared with coconut milk, tomatoes, green chilies and pepper. Usually served along with Appam,Idiyappam, Rice or Bread. Ingredients For the marinade ½ kg seer fish (neymeen) 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp pepper powder salt to taste For the moleeContinue reading “Fish molee | Meen molee”

Cauliflower stir-fry

Cauliflower stir fry is a healthy and yummy treat. Serve it over rice or eat it by itself. Serve hot to savor each bite! Ingredients 1 medium cauliflower, separated into florets 1 small onion, thinly sliced 1 small carrot, thinly sliced 1/2 yellow/green capsicum, thinly sliced 1 green chili, thinly sliced 1 tsp garlic, finelyContinue reading “Cauliflower stir-fry”

Oats and carrot puttu

Puttu is a traditional South Indian recipe. Usually made with rice, this Oats Puttu is a healthier version of the conventional puttus. Layered with coconut, this breakfast recipe is a bliss for every coconut lover. Ingredients 2 cups oats 1 cup carrot, grated 1/2 cup grated coconut salt to taste 1/4 cup water Method InContinue reading “Oats and carrot puttu”

Beetroot cutlet

Cutlet, a delectable combination of mashed potatoes and other veggies is a deep fried snack which is crispy outside and soft inside. These mild spicy and crispy cutlets tastes delicious when served with dips like green chutney or tomato sauce. This recipe is inspired from the all time favorite ‘Indian coffee house’ beetroot cutlets. IngredientsContinue reading “Beetroot cutlet”

Beetroot pachadi

Pachadi refers to a traditional South Indian side-dish. Pachadi is a side dish similar to the north Indian Raita. The tradition of pachadi in Kerala has stood the test of time, and is an inevitable part of sadhya. Beetroot pachadi catches your eye with its lush purple color and is quite the dish you’re likelyContinue reading “Beetroot pachadi”

Cabbage thoran

Thoran is a dry vegetable stir fry/curry from Kerala prepared with any fresh vegetables. This is a very easy and quick stir fry which goes well with rice. Thoran is one of the many dishes in the Kerala sadhya menu. Ingredients 1 medium cabbage, finely shredded 1 tbsp coconut oil 2 sprigs curry leaves 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 6 shallots/pearl onionContinue reading “Cabbage thoran”

Palada Payasam

This is a rich dessert (payasam) made with ready made rice ada, milk and sugar as main ingredients. Ingredients 1/2 cup ready made Rice Palada 1 cup sugar 1 litre full fat milk 1 cup water 1/2 tsp cardamom powder 1 tsp ghee Method Wash the rice ada well. Drain the water completely and setContinue reading “Palada Payasam”

Sarkara Varatti | Jaggery coated banana

Sarkara Varatti or Banana chips coated with jaggery is a traditional sweet dish popular among the Keralites. It is also known by the name ‘Sarkara Upperi’. It is extensively prepared during Onam festival. Chopped banana pieces and jaggery are the essential ingredients in making this snack. The use of jaggery gives this dish sweet tasteContinue reading “Sarkara Varatti | Jaggery coated banana”