kerala

Green Peas Curry

Kerala style Green Peas Curry, is rich, gluten free and vegan curry made with fresh or frozen green peas. The flavor of coconut and mild spices takes this dish to a whole new level. This curry is best served with can be served with Appam, Idiyappam, or Puttu. Ingredients 1 large potato, cubed 1 carrot,Continue reading “Green Peas Curry”

Moong dal Payasam

Moong dal payasam is a Creamy and a delicious payasam made with yellow mung lentils (moong dal), jaggery and coconut milk. Moong dal payasam is a traditional South Indian delicacy and is also known as Parippu Payasam. Ingredients 1/2 cup moong dal 1.5 cup water 1/2 cup thick coconut milk 3/4 cup jaggery, grated 1/2Continue reading “Moong dal Payasam”

Chemeen mappas | Prawns in coconut milk

The word ‘Mappas’ means lightly flavored dish which is tangy and cooked in coconut milk. Mappas is an easy traditional Kerala recipe, with a beautiful balance of flavors. It can be made with fish, prawns, chicken and even beef too. The natural sweetness from prawns and coconut milk is merged with the tanginess of kudampuli andContinue reading “Chemeen mappas | Prawns in coconut milk”

Appam

Appam is a popular south Indian crepe or pancake which is typically prepared from yeast fermented batter with coconut. It is popular breakfast or brunch recipe relished with vegetable stew, sweetened coconut milk, egg curry, or even with kadala curry. Ingredients 1.5 cups raw rice 1 cup freshly grated coconut 2 tbsp cooked rice 3Continue reading “Appam”

Mambazha Pulissery

Mambazha pulissery is a delicious curd based mango curry made with ripe mangoes, curd, basic spices and coconut and has a mild sweet, tangy and spicy taste. This authentic Kerala style dish is best served with rice. Ingredients 1 cup peeled ripe mango 1/2 cup freshly grated coconut 3/4 cup thick beaten yoghurt 2 greenContinue reading “Mambazha Pulissery”

Thakkali Moru curry

This easy thakkali moru curry (tomato yogurt curry) is basically a seasoned buttermilk curry made with tomatoes. It can be made in 10 minutes and is a real time saver. This moru curry tastes excellent with rice. Ingredients 3 cups yogurt 1 cup water 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 big tomato, diced into mediumContinue reading “Thakkali Moru curry”

Madhura curry

A Kerala style sweet and sour curry made with pineapple, banana, grapes and yogurt. ‘Madhuram’ in Malayalam means sweetness. As the name implies, it’s a sweet dish made with fruits like pineapple, ripe plantain and grapes. This is a great side dish for a sadhya, perfect to balance your palate along with the other curries.Continue reading “Madhura curry”

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 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”