Another authentic non-vegetarian snack dish from the Christian cuisine. Cutlets in general are a perfect for one dish meals and is reasonably easy to prepare. You may dress them up with any variety of sauces or sides, layer into a sandwich or chop them up for salad. This preparation […]
A delicious vegetable thoran side dish, especially very common in Kerala Christian cuisines. Ethakka Vanpayar Thoran is an excellent combination with rice porridge (കഞ്ഞി) and typically served on prayer gatherings. In this preparation, Plantain (ഏത്തക്ക) and red beans/chori (വൻപയർ) blended together with coconut masala. We can see slight variance of preparation […]
Kuzhalappam (കുഴലപ്പം); an evening snack delicacy from Kerala, the aroma and taste of which will surely make the Malayalee nostalgic!. This snack has the richness of coconut and rice flour and a perfect accompaniment with a cup of tea. Kuzhalappam is typically prepared on festival occasions, especially in Christian cuisines […]
Kappa (കപ്പ /ചീനി) or Tapioca is a very popular main course dish in common man’s cuisine in Kerala. Being a rich source of starch, kappa is an inexpensive replacement to rice and is easily available. Unakka (dry) kappa is the preserved form of kappa, where kappa is peeled, washed, sliced […]
Fruit cake, a traditional delicacy of Christian cuisines worldwide!, Fruit cake is made with chopped candied fruit (Tutty-frutti), nuts, and spices, soaked in alcohol (typically Rum, as i used in this preparation). Fruit cakes are often served in celebration of weddings and Christmas. There are multiple recipe ideas around for this cake dish and the one I […]
Duck (താറാവ്) dishes are common in mid- Kerala, due to the abundance of the same in that back waters rich region. Many duck preparations are popular for Christian festival feasts and marriage occasions. In contrast to chicken, Duck and duck egg is generally encouraged in Ayurveda diets due to its […]
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