Mezhukkupuratti (മെഴുക്കുപുരട്ടി) is a very traditional kerala vegitable side-dish preparation, that is possible with multiple vegetable options. The preparation uses cut vegetables cooked in oil with minimal masala unlike other Kerala recipes. This recipe here lists the steps for preparing mezhukkupuratti with cut beans and potato, to have a great […]
Here is another Pachadi dish, this time with Mangoes. Pachadi is a tangy and spicy dish which is un avoidable accompaniment to Kerala Sadya (feast). As like other Pachadi preparation, there is multiple variants of this preparation using curd /coconut milk/jaggery. The recipe here is of typical Travancore style Pachadi using coconut […]
I have shared a few alternate Kappa-Yuca /Cassava recipes in my previous blogs. Here is another delicious way of preparing, Kappa-meat biryani typical in Kerala Christian Cuisines. In this recipeTapioca/Kappa cooked, mashed and combined with meat, masala and seasoned with spices to serve as a single dish meal.
Cutlet dishes are excellent choice for one dish balanced meal. Variety of cutlet preparation can be seen in International cuisines. Beef cutlet is a very common delicacy from Kerala Cristian cuisines prepared for festival occasions and family gatherings. Served with ketchup, it is a perfect choice for starter in party […]
Oratti (ഒറട്ടി)is a South Indian flat bread, typically Kerala, made of rice or wheat flour. The preparation is pretty similar to that of Pathiri (അരി പത്തിരി) a delicious Muslim bread, less grated coconut. In this recipe I used wheat flour to make Oratti.
Plantain chips (banana chips or banana wafers ) in various forms can be found in most of the tropical countries. This crispy snack is made either as sweet or salty and can be made of ripe or raw banana slices. The recipe here is the one followed typically in Kerala – the salty version […]
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