Discover and Share the Best World Cuisines
Chena Vanpayar Erissery (Kerala Yam and Beans) Erissery is one of the ‘must-have’ items for Kerala Vegetarian Feasts. It is often made including raw plantain or pumpkin as well. However, Chena Vanpayar Erissery is our favorite. Elephant Yam (Chena) combined with Red/Brown Beans/ Cow Peas (Vanpayar) and Coconut to make …
‘Thattukada’and Beef Curry – English Video available on Recipe page(scroll down) This is a very simple but very tasty preparation of Kerala Style Beef Curry, made like the street vendors and small tea shops make them. Very yummy with rice, ghee rice or Kerala Porotta or Ghee Rice. I have …
Ethapazham Pachadi / Ethakka Pachadi / Sweet Plantain Curry Most of us are familiar with Curry and know it to be savory, spicy most of the time. However, there are many curry type dishes, of a sweeter nature. There are indeed lots of chicken and meat curries that are sweeter …
Kai Pola – Steamed Plantain Cake (Flourless) – This Video is in Malayalam In the Malabar region of Kerala, we are huge in Hospitality. People can overwhelm you with their intoxicating meals, drinks, and sweet preparations. Truly, you are spoiled for choice if you happen to be a guest here! …
Pavakka Mezhukkupuratti (Kerala Bitter Gourd Stir- Fry) – The yummiest way to make bitter gourd
Bakery Egg Puffs – Kerala Style These are my favorite Bakery Puffs. When I was in college, I used to often visit, this Bakery called the Oven on Marine Drive, Kochi.
Thalassery Chicken Biryani ( with Marinated Chicken ) – Another take on a popular recipe from my website. My original recipe for Thalassery Chicken Biryani has had so many testimonials from my readers and youtube followers.
Mutta Pathiri is a traditional pancake from the Malabar region of Kerala. It is very popular in Muslim families, as a breakfast item, although it may be served at any time of the day.
Alleppey Style Meen Mulakittathu – Homemade red fish curry and rice is always a treat! Alappuzha (or Alleppey) is a city on the Laccadive Sea in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It’s best known for houseboat cruises along the rustic Kerala backwaters, a network of tranquil canals and lagoons. …
Semiya Payasam | Vermicelli Kheer is a sweet Indian dessert, consisting of milk and cooked vermicelli (Semiya).
‘ Thenga Kothu Beef Fry ‘ or Malabar Beef Fry ( with coconut bits ) is a specialty in Kerala roadside eateries. Just the thought of it brings back nostalgic drool to anyone who knows Kerala Food. Here, I am sharing an extremely simple Malabar version, using two special ingredients, …
Egg Roast in Coconut Milk Gravy Egg Roast in Coconut Milk, is a creamy preparation of caramelized onions in coconut cream,with boiled eggs. Here we add thick coconut cream and different spices, to make a thicker gravy, perfect for mopping up with roti prata or rice roties!!
Kerala Style Rasam Recipe from Jayamma Chechi Rasam is a spicy tamarind-based soup, that is often served as a drink – along with rice. It may be poured over the rice as well. It’s great if you have a cold. There are so many varieties of Rasam, using different souring …
My favourite Kerala Sambar with My Sambar Masala Recipe. Sambar is a popular South Indian pottage of sorts. It consists of a spicy and sour dal stew with a medley of vegetables. Many homes in South India make Sambar every day for breakfast. Pigeon peas (Tur Dhal), Raw asafoetida, Tamarind pulp …
Peechinga Mutta Thoran – Variety in every meal. Every meal needs a vegetable side dish. Making veggie stir-fries / sabji every day can be a daunting task because you need variety. Try this very simple stir-fry from Kerala, made with diced Luffa (Ridge gourd), scrambled egg and coconut. Quick, Simple …
Making Two Layer Tea… just because it’s so very lovely to look at! Today we take a look at how to make a two layer Black Tea with Lemon. It’s quite magical how the tea layer just floats above the clear / lemon water layer. Lemon tea is quite popular …
Thalassery Mutton Biryani – True Celebration Biryani. My recipe for Thalassery Chicken Biryani, may be familiar with many of the Malabar biryani lovers out there. It was copied enough times on so many platforms that I stopped counting. As frustrating as it is, the fact remains that the recipe is …
Malabar Chicken Dum Biryani – Famous throughout Kerala, for its mouth watering flavor. The Malabar region refers to the historic and geographic area of southwest India, covering the state of Kerala along with Kanyakumari district, Tulu Nadu and Kodagu district It lies between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea. …
Umma’s Pulivaral – Pulivaral is a simple and really old traditional Malabar snack. In the olden days, these were always made during Ramadan. The name comes from the fact that they are shaped similar to the raw tamarind pod. My mom shares fond memories of how these were made daily …