Matha Ila Thoran (മത്ത ഇല തോരൻ-Pumpkin leaf stir fry) is traditional vegetable side dish from Malayalee’s Kitchen. I used to have this in my child hood days when Mom put this together as a quick side dish from our own vegetable garden. These leaves are a good source of different types […]
Mathi (മത്തി – or Sardine) is a daily meal of common man in the coastal areas around the world and is behind the health of common man in Kerala. The great thing about this fish is that it is inexpensive, abundant and nutritious. It is rich in protein and is […]
Trout is the common name for a number of species of freshwater fish which is closely related to salmon but is cheaper in price compared to the later. I have one of my previous recipe posts for Salmon preparation in Kerala style, which is one of the top hits in my blog. The recipe here is a […]
Semiya payasam – സേമിയ (vermicelli payasam ) is an Indian pudding made out of noodle shaped pasta along with milk and sugar; and is a common accompaniment to Sadyas (feast). It is one of the easiest payasam recipes that can be prepared but the success greatly dependent on its consistency and cooking […]
Pachadi (പച്ചടി) is another traditional Kerala sadya (feast) side dish recipe, but unlike to the rest- is typically sweet and tangy in taste. Pachadi is made from ripe pineapple and ethappazham (plantain) as its major ingredients and added with sugar (for additional sweet if needed), coconut and seasoning. The recipe I share […]
Another Sadya (feast) side dish recipe, that goes to the banana leaf. Kichadi (കിച്ചടി) in general is a yogurt based curry, essential for Kerala Sadya. Though we can use vegetables like ladies finger, fried/dried bitter gourd etc. kichadi with beetroot, is special for festival meals during Onam and Vishu. The […]
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