Lets come back to the tradition! Idiappam (ഇടിയപ്പം) is an authentic Kerala breakfast recipe which goes well with hot and spice side-dishes like egg masala or kadala-curry. Some sweet lovers prefer mixing idiappam with sugar added coconut milk. The key in the success of these soft noodles like dish is the […]
Shrimp (Chemmen- ചെമ്മീൻ/കൊഞ്ച്) is an excellent and popular choice for a tasty seafood dish. Chemmen theeyal (കൊഞ്ച് തീയൽ) is a typical shrimp preparation in mouthwatering spicy curry with richness of roasted coconut gravy. It is a good accompaniment with rice. Preparing shrimp for this dish involves removing the head, shell, […]
Masala peanuts or masala kadalai, is a deep fried snack with peanut. I still remember having this as evening snack- which my dad used to buy these while returning after work- along with hot tea. The rich flavor of hot spices and garlic with the aroma of coconut oil makes […]
Fish roe (fish egg /പനഞ്ഞിൽ ) is a seasonal spin-off product we normally get from most of fish. In Kerala we used have fish roe from Sardines during pre-monsoon time. Nutritionally, fish eggs share one important benefit with fish oil supplements: they’re very high in anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fats. Since roe is a […]
Chilli chicken is a side-dish of dry chicken and gravy made of variety of sauce and pieced vegetables. This popular Indo-Chinese dish is very common now-a-days in restaurants in Kerala and other south Indian states. As the name indicates, it is rich in chilli-spice hot and is an excellent side dish to go with […]
Mixture (Sev Mix) is a common crispy snack mix, popular in most of the Indian states with different variations-spice/sweet/sour tastes. The name Mixture comes from the combination of ingredients this snack has in it. The recipe I share here is of mixture (മിച്ചർ) in its extreme spicy form which is […]
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