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Chuttaracha Chammanthi

Chuttaracha chammanthi  (തേങ്ങാ ചുട്ടരച്ച ചമ്മന്തി) was one my favorite accompaniments for rice during my childhood and used to be a regular side dish in my lunch box for years. As the name indicates, this form of coconut chutney is prepared traditionally by toasting the ingredients in charcoal flame and grinding […]

Pineapple Fried Rice

Pineapple Fried Rice is an authentic delicacy from the Thai Cuisine. The preparation blends the sweat & sour richness of pineapple and sauces along with non-vegetarian touch by chicken and shrimp. Pure vegetarian variants are also common! Typically served in the pineapple shell, gets this dish the ultimate refreshing twist.

Palpayasam

Here is an easy way to prepare Palpayasam (പാൽപായസം), a Kerala desert dish. Palpayasam is typically served with Sadya (Traditional Kerala Feast) along with Boli towards the end of the Sadya course. The taste & combination here is similar to that of the Ambalappuzha temple Palpayasam preparation, which is very […]

Chemmeen Chakkakuru Curry

Kerala is well known for its fish consumption hence the preparation methods for fish dishes also is plenty. One can see variety of preparation methods south to north and east to west, which differ by ingredients and cooking styles. Chakkakkuru (jack fruit seed) Chemmen preparation is a very traditional fish […]

Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

Typical bakery snacks & cakes are prepared with polished wheat (all-purpose flour) hence is not very healthy. Whole wheat alternatives of many such dishes will not taste as great as its original version.  This time I share a tasty and healthy cake preparation, using whole wheat blended with grated carrot. […]

Sambharam

Pacha moru /Sambharam (സംഭാരം) is spiced buttermilk, an ultimate body cooler and thirst killer for the summer season on a hot sunny day. Even though there is no need for an elaborate recipe to explain, the preparation is very special for the authentic taste and satisfaction. The perfect combination of […]