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Anna Pathiri – Mutton Pidi – Coin shaped rice dumplings with Mutton Gravy Presumably, the word ‘ Anna’ / ‘അണ’ in Anna Pathiri, relates to its size which is the same as the old Indian ‘Anna’ Coin. These are usually made into small thick disks which are pressed with the …
This ‘Beef Varattiyathu’ recipe or tender, twice cooked beef is a delicious recipe from Kerala. I have given two mixes to marinate and par-cook the beef initially. The first is simple with basic spices and the second gives a more delicious and irresistible taste ( more spices and fresh ingredients …
Pazham Pori Pazham Pori (Sweet Plantain Fritters) / Ethakka Appam/ പഴം പൊരി. Kerala favourite Tea time snack. Pazham Pori is a staple at Tea stalls in Kerala. When you have rainy weather and you see these batter-fried sweet snacks, the truth is they are quite hard to resist! Perfect to …
Malabar Fish Biryani – Delicious and Simple Malabar Fish Biryani???? Yes Please! Biryani – The all-time comfort food! Be it a fancy wedding, a family reunion, or just a lazy weekend lunch – Biryani is always there to make you happy! So for the fish lovers out there, what could …
Chakka Kinnathappam – Steamed Jackfruit Rice Cake By Dr. Vaheeda Nawas ‘Kinnathappam’ – Kinnam (Pan) and Appam (Rice cake) Kinnathapam is a steamed rice cake that comes in different flavors. This Chakka Kinnathappam uses Jackfruit Jam/ Preserve mixed with rice flour, jaggery and coconut milk to make a steamed sweet …
Kerala Beef Cutlet Recipe One of the most popular finger foods in the gorgeous State of Kerala – Beef Cutlet, is often served at tea time with some tomato sauce or hot sauce. It is even great for lunch alongside rice! You may know a cutlet by other names like …
Murabba – Irumban Puli / Bilimbi Murabba By Dr. Vaheeda Nawas “Murabba” is an Arab word which refers to a sweet and sour jam or pickle in Arab Countries as well as the Indian Sub Continent. Here is an easy recipe for a delicious Bilimbi Fruit / Irumaban Puli Murabba. …
Green Chili Pulinkari – Tamarind Chili and Raisin Chutney This is my Grand Moms Recipe. I am filled with memories of her as I write this recipe. She was definitely a character. I miss her. She was a little hard of hearing and when I was young, I had a terrible …
Rice Flour Roti By Dr Shemmi NK There are many times of rice flour breakfast / brunch items in India. Dosa, Idli, Hoppers, String Hoppers, Puttu. There are also very many lesser known rice flour crepes and thick pan roasted griddle cakes such as this one. It is very easy to …
Erachi Choru Recipe – Kerala Meat ‘N’ Rice Erachi Choru or Kerala Style Meat with Rice is an easier take on Biryani. Some might call it a Beef or Mutton Biryani. However, there is no layering and the raw rice is stirred in with the cooked meat and then everything is simmered …
Vendakka Theeyal – Authentic Kerala Okra in Roasted Coconut Gravy Vendakka Theeyal is a great vegetarian curried dish, made from a lip-smacking spiced and roasted coconut paste. The flavours of coconut and spices along with a sour undertone make the gravy so tasty. To be served hot with rice. Watch …
Koorka Irachi A peppery Beef Curry with the addition of these earthy bites ( Koorka) or Chinese potatoes. Koorka Irechi is great served with Paratta or Rice. The color is darker, without the red tinge of chili powder. The taste, reminiscent of a beef or mutton soup. Different and Yummy! You …
Indian Beef Roast Succulent Beef Cooked in Aromatic spices and Shallots before being stir fried with Onions Garlic and Ginger to perfection. Finger Licking Good! Indian Beef Roast
Nadan Mathi Curry – Spicy Tea Shop Sardine Curry Jayamma, runs a tea shop that serves lunch daily to hundreds of people. She has regular customers who keep coming back due to the quality of her ingredients and the taste of fabulous curries. She has been gracious enough to teach …
Boatman Fish Curry – Kumarakom – Kerala Kerala is known for its beautiful panoramic backwater stretches, lavish green paddy fields, highlands and beaches. One major backwater location is in the Kottayam district, where a network of rivers and canals empty into the great body of water called the Vembanad Lake. Located at Kumarakom, the …
Tomato Curry with Coconut Milk – Simple Kerala Style This Tomato Curry with Coconut milk is one of those recipes I fall back on… It’s quite yummy and quick to prepare too! God knows the troubles we face every day deciding what to cook for our families. I usually take more time …
Colocasia Root and Stem Curry with Jackfruit Seeds (Chembu, Chembin Thal, Chakkakuru Curry) I posted a very nice and simple curry for Chembu Asthram earlier. This dish takes it to another level by combining the stem of Colocasia along with Jackfruit Seeds to provide several layers of flavor! Thanks to …
Colocasia Curry – Taro Root – Chembu Curry (Asthram) Colocasia Curry or Chembu Ashtram- A nice comforting curry to be had with rice or ‘Kanji’ ( Rice Gruel / Porridge) Colocasia/ചേമ്പ് /Chembu, is also known as Elephant-ear, Taro, Cocoyam, Dasheen, and Eddoe in different languages. The smaller-sized ‘baby’ roots are best for this curry. This …
Cauliflower Curry Kerala Style By Arifa K Simple and tasty vegetarian curry to serve with Chapathi, Parotta, Idiyappam etc … Cauliflower contains a high amount of Vitamin C, Folate Fiber & Complex carbohydrates. It is also a cruciferous vegetable being studied for its role in reducing the risk of cancer. Cauliflower Curry Kerala …
Varutharacha Sambar – South Indian Vegetable and Lentil Potage Sambar is a South Indian Lentil and Vegetable Potage of sorts. It is the quintessential everyday accompaniment to idlis, vadas, dosas, or rice. Pigeon peas (Tur Dhal) make the base of this curry alongside a medley of vegetables and tamarind pulp. A …