Tapioca (കപ്പ /ചീനി) is a very popular main course dish, used to be inexpensive replacement for rice. I have shared multiple Kerala style tapioca dishes in this blog. Here is another one to add to the category, this time the traditional Kottayam Christian cuisine style. The richness of coconut masala […]
“Kanji” – well cooked rice served in thick salted rice juice used to be the traditional energy boosted to the working class in Kerala. Kanjiyum Payarum an enrichment for the “kanji” is the simplest and balanced dinner course for Keralites. The preparation is very common as a dinner serving for […]
Here is another traditional festival snack recipe known to be “Chakli” in Hindi, which is a soft Murukku version prepared with “Boiled Urud Dal”. Unlike the traditional Murukku recipe the dough here is prepared with cooked and pasted Urud-Dal (ഉഴുന്ന്), which gives majority of the taste to it. The rice […]
A spice rich delight from Malayali cuisine, Chammanthi Podi (Roasted Coconut Chutney Powder –ചമ്മന്തി പൊടി) doesn’t need an introduction to those familiar with Kerala cuisine. The greatness of this dish comes from the fact that it can be preserved for long, even for several months, making it a favorite for […]
Another authentic non-vegetarian snack dish from the Christian cuisine. Cutlets in general are a perfect for one dish meals and is reasonably easy to prepare. You may dress them up with any variety of sauces or sides, layer into a sandwich or chop them up for salad. This preparation […]
Parippu Pradhaman is a Kerala dessert item made on special occasions such as Onam, Vishu and marriage feasts. The preparation uses cherupayar parippu (green moong dal-lentil) fried lightly in ghee and cooked in coconut milk with jaggery (sharkara) and spiced with roasted coconut bits, dry ginger etc. The taste of […]
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