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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 …
This curry is absolutely delicious! North Malabar Fish Curry seldom uses Fish Tamarind or Pot Tamarind (Kudampuli). Instead ordinary Tamarind (Valampuli) soaked in hot water and squeezed to get the pulp solution is used. This curry is different in the fact that some whole coriander seeds and spice is added to …
Special Olan Recipe – Stewed Brown Cow Peas and Vegetable in Coconut Milk My Special Olan recipe, uses a combination of Brown / Red Cow peas ( Brown Beans / Rose Mung Dhal / Van Payar / Chuvanna Payar), along with Winter Melon ( AshGourd) , Elephant Yam (Chena) and Pumpkin, which …
Thalassery Biriyani – for my readers with love This post for Thalassery Biriyani was first published on Aug 27, 2014. It has been shared extensively across all platforms and has been duplicated and customized on countless sites and YouTube channels. So I hope you won’t mind me saying – It’s …
Malai Tikka Kebab – Skewers marinated in cream cheese Malai Tikka Kebab – These skewers are mouth watering delicious! A smooth creamy mixture of cream cheese and sourcream or thickened yoghurt, combined with some fresh cilantro offer the perfect marinade for these delectable bites. The key is to keep the …
Kai Pathiri – with grated Coconut Kai Pathiri is a traditionally made version of Rice Pathiri which incorporates the flavors of fresh coconut, shallots and fennel seeds. It is hand pressed by flipping a small disk of the dough between the palms, till stretched, flattened and forms a circular roti …
Kannur Chicken Curry Special This Kannur Chicken Curry is special because of the method in which it is prepared. Onions are fried to a crisp golden colour and ground to paste for the tasty gravy. Black pepper is also a star ingredient. It’s very easy to prepare and goes especially …
Mutta mala and Pinjanathappam – Malabar Dessert made of Eggs One of the classic Malabar Desserts. This sweet ensemble is made entirely of eggs – ‘Mutta’.The yolk and whites are separated prior to cooking. The yolks make lacy necklaces – ‘Mala’ using the yolks by drizzling into a sugar syrup. The …
Kerala Chicken Curry – Thattukada Chicken Curry Thattukada Chicken Curry is a delicious, spicy Kerala Nadan Chicken Curry. You can make it as spicy as you like or cut down on the chilli powder/flakes to keep the heat to a medium. My recipe for Thattukada Chicken Curry is only moderately …
Zafrani Pulao – Saffron Scented Rice Watching the cute movie ‘ Cheeni Kum’ always triggers the need to taste some delicious Hyderabadi Cuisine. ‘Khas kar ke’ – Above all the Zafrani Pulao. The saffron scented rice can be served plain as part of a Vegetarian Feast or with Mutton Cooked in …
Pepper Chicken Chettinad Chettinad is a region in Tamil Nadu, India and is famous for its ‘Spice rich’ Non – Vegetarian dishes. The ‘Chettiar’ community here is famous for using a variety of freshly ground spices to enhance their dishes. Pepper Chicken Chettinad is one of the most popular Chettinad …
Badam Kulfi – The Delectable – Ice cream made with Ground Almonds Kulfi – The delectable Indian Ice cream. It’s one of those desserts that you enjoy – slowly, hoping it lasts just a bit longer. Served in small portions (it’s rich). It’s a delectable treat and surprisingly easy to …
Badam Milk Drink – Almond Milk with Saffron and Cardamom You know how certain foods or drinks bring back certain memories or remind us of someone or some place. This refreshing Badam drink brings back the memory of a day out shopping with my sister. We were out looking …
Onion Rava Dosa / Thosai – Quick and Simple This dosa recipe is great because there’s no soaking, no grinding and you don’t need to wait overnight to make the dosa! Mix the ingredients. Do a quick tempering. Let it sit for fifteen tot twenty minutes and you’re set to …
Soft Idli Recipe The perfect Idli is soft, white, spongy and bouncy to the touch. The surface is smooth without stickiness and they feel light. Having tried all methods of making Idli over the years, ( with ground rice, with rice flour, different types of rice etc..) I have found …
Kerala Fish Curry with Gambooge – Kudampuli Meen Curry ‘Ayala porichathundu, Karimeen varuthathundu Kudampuli ittu vecha Nalla Chemmeen Curry Undu…..’ These lines from an old Malayalam song are enough to get any Keralite craving for a Mouth Watering Fish or Prawn Curry. This Kudampuli Meen Curry is made delicious with spices …
The Signature dish in many a Kerala home. This is my home style Kerala Fish Curry. ‘Thenga Aracha Meen Curry‘, translates to Ground Coconut Fish Curry’. Thenga (Coconut) is ground to a smooth paste along with shallots, green chillies and spices. This paste is then diluted with water to make the curry …
Tangy Methi Chicken Recipe ‘Methi’ (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) is North Indian Cuisines answer to parsley! Widely used in plenty of vegetarian and non- veg dishes. Strongly Aromatic and slightly bitter : a little goes a long way. I don’t believe you can be on the fence with this one. …
Simple and Tasty Green Peas Curry A truly simple but tasty dish. This Green Peas Curry is great served with Indian Bread like Paratha, Bature, Chapathi or Naan. It’s also yummy with Appam, Idiyappam or Puttu. My favorite is Green Peas and Paratha. It is a flavorsome curry and …