A blend of grated coconut and minced fish as a perfect side dish to go with rice, for fish lovers. Though not a common preparation in Kerala cuisine, we do see some similar recipes prepared with tuna fish in some parts of the state. Fish with thick flesh is a […]
A spicy dish in authentic Kerala Style with chemmen (prawns) in well balanced flavors, Chemmen Roast (കൊഞ്ച് /ചെമ്മീൻ ഉലർത്തിയത് ) goes well with Kerala Boiled Rice and/or other main course dishes like chapattis or parotta. As like other roast recipes from Kerala cuisine, this can be served as a starter/”touchings” […]
Another Puttu (പുട്ട്)/Steam cake recipe from Kerala Cuisione, this time layered with coconut rich chemmeen/Shrimp masala as for layering. With the blend of fish peera masala ( a preparation of fish grated coconut) with the authentic style Puttu, this preparation is a perfect choice for an one dish meal, either […]
Another thoran (poriyal) recipe from Kerala cuisine. Thoran preparations – finely chopped vegetable, sauté with grated coconut masala- are very common for Malayalee cuisines for daily meal as well as an unavoidable as a side dish to go in to the Sadya Vattam (Feast). Beatroot is very common vegetable used […]
One of the Squid/ Kanava / Koonthal / Calamari dishes that’s quite popular in Kerala is squid roast. The well prepared spicy squid roast is definitely a delicacy. Unlike to my earlier squid recipe Kanava Thoran, this preparation is coconut free and is relatively easy.
There are several varieties of ‘payasams’-kerala rice pudding. The recipe here is an upgrade to the traditional Payasam recipe with a blend of rice and daal along with kerala spices. A great desert recipe for festival occasions and family gatherings.
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