Thenga chammanthi/chutney (തേങ്ങാ ചമ്മന്തി), is the nostalgic mix of fresh grated coconut, ginger, tamarind, shallots, curry leaves and chillies, traditionally prepared manual roller stone grinder (അരകല്ല്) . It’s the unavoidable side dish for lunch meal wrapper (pothichoru – പൊതിച്ചോറ്) and is considered as one of the tastiest accompaniments for boiled […]
The inspiration for this dish came to me from a cookery show that focuses on Kuttanadan spicy fish recipes. The touch I have given here is to use Salmon instead of Karimeen & broiling it instead of deep oil frying. I already shared couple of Broiled Salmon recipes before and […]
This flavor-packed recipe for hard boiled eggs and potatoes in a spicy coconut masala gravy. It makes a great side dish for rice or Chapati. The delicious blend of coconut and cashew gives dish an authentic Kerala touch and aroma.
Spinach is a nutrition filled leafy vegetable of Persian origin. Spinach-Dal curry also known as Moloshyam is a healthy spinach recipe and a wonderful side dish to go with rice or Roti. This creamy and thick consistency curry is packed with vibrant spices along with coconut and teeming with flavor.
Kerala Egg Mappas, a delicately spiced curry with coconut milk is one of the classic recipes of Kerala Christian Cuisine. The presence of thick coconut milk lends the egg curry a creamy sauce and a tempting aroma and flavor. It is a great breakfast side dish and goes well with […]
Mezhukku Puratty (മെഴുക്കു പുരട്ടി)/Oil-Sauté is an authentic vegetable side dish preparation in Kerala cuisine, where the vegetable is cooked only using oil, preferably coconut oil. Winter-melon/ash-gourd/ കുമ്പളങ്ങ is a water filled vegetable very common in Indian subcontinent. Winter-melon Mezhukku Puratti is a very special delicacy in south Kerala and is a perfect side […]
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