Side Dish

Moringa Leaf ( Drumstick leaf) Thoran

Moringa  leaves (മുരിങ്ങ ഇല) are rich in β carotene (seven times than the spinach)  Calcium, Phosphorus, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and moderate amount of Iron. Recent studies have found that both β – carotene and ascorbic acids are anti-oxidants which help to protect the body from infections, heart attacks and cancers. […]

Spicy Egg Masala

Egg masala (മുട്ട മസാല /മുട്ടക്കറി) is an absolute delight and great side dish for breakfast dishes. You can find this as a great combination for typical Kerala rice/wheat breads such as Appam, Idiappam and Parotta. A hot milk-tea going with this combo is very typical. The recipe uses sliced onions […]

Kumbalanga pulisseri

Pulisseri (പുളിശേരി) generally a regular side gravy dish in  common Kerala homes, is one of the traditional Kerala delight to go along with rice. This watery gravy of sour taste, made of yoghurt and masala spiced with green chilli, (sometimes added with coconut) will be enriched with selected seasonal vegetables. […]

Pavakka (Bitter gourd) pitla

Pavakka Pitla Pavakka (Bitter guard) is a well non nutritious vegetable, low in calorie and rich source of  vitamin B1, B2, B3,  C, magnesium, folic acid, zinc, phosphorous, manganese, and has high dietary fiber.  Bitter guard believed to be plant insulin, known to lower blood sugar levels. Pavakka pitla is […]