Starters

Kerala mixture

Mixture (Sev Mix) is a common crispy snack mix, popular in most of the Indian states with different variations-spice/sweet/sour tastes. The name Mixture comes from the combination of ingredients this snack has in it. The recipe I share here is of mixture (മിച്ചർ)  in its extreme spicy form which is […]

Beef Ularthiyathu

Beef ularthiyathu (ബീഫ് ഉലർത്തിയത്) is a signature dish of central Kerala especially in Christian cuisines. Never miss this dish if you get a chance to visit Kerala, which is pretty common in the hotels of the state (remember I am not guaranteeing the quality of the meat J there). Though […]

Pakkavada (പക്കാവട)

Pakkavada (പക്കാവട) is a very popular Kerala snack item prepared from rice flour and besan. Its also known as ribbon pakoda due to its peculiar shape. This crispy and spicy snack is a quick make and is typically enjoyable to kids and elders. Its most commonly served as a tea time […]

Chicken Fry

A typical Kerala style starter. Chicken (skinless & boneless) made to small pieces, mixed with typical Kerala spices and deep fried in Coconut oil. Some times added with sliced onion, garlic, ginger & green chilli to the masala to have some richness to the fry mix. I haven’t done it […]

Chicken Broccoli Soup

A balanced single dish diet meal for non-vegetarians!….Broccoli known to be a member of the cabbage family and a close relative of cauliflower, packs more nutrients than any other vegetable. Broccoli contains large amounts of vitamin C and beta carotene which are important antioxidants. I used to make this dish […]

Baked Whole Chicken

A healthy way to celebrate a western holiday !!!…………. I made it first time for the Thanks Giving in 2012. The Indian touch of spices I used in this recipe gives a mouthwatering aroma and of course the wonderful taste. I propose to use this as a starter or a […]