Moringa leaves (മുരിങ്ങ ഇല) are rich in β carotene (seven times than the spinach) Calcium, Phosphorus, Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and moderate amount of Iron. Recent studies have found that both β – carotene and ascorbic acids are anti-oxidants which help to protect the body from infections, heart attacks and cancers. […]
Puttu (പുട്ട് ), is a Kerala breakfast dish of steamed cylinders of ground rice/wheat/Ragi /oats layered with coconut [1] [2] [3]. It is highly popular in the Indian states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as in few areas of Sri Lanka, is served with side dishes such as […]
“Appam” (Aaappam- അപ്പം) is one of the popular traditional breakfast dishes of Kerala. This soft and spongy rice dish goes great with side dishes like egg masala or kadala curry. Appam is a very special dish in Christian cuisines in festival occasions and is served commonly with non-vegetarian stews. The variants […]
Egg masala (മുട്ട മസാല /മുട്ടക്കറി) is an absolute delight and great side dish for breakfast dishes. You can find this as a great combination for typical Kerala rice/wheat breads such as Appam, Idiappam and Parotta. A hot milk-tea going with this combo is very typical. The recipe uses sliced onions […]
Ari murukku (Rice –Murukku) a popular crispy snack of South India, an unavoidable delight for festivals like Divali, Krishna Jayanthi and Onam etc. Its served some time as a tea-time snack for guests and for friends gatherings. Generally it is made in spiral shape prepared with is a mix of […]
Pulisseri (പുളിശേരി) generally a regular side gravy dish in common Kerala homes, is one of the traditional Kerala delight to go along with rice. This watery gravy of sour taste, made of yoghurt and masala spiced with green chilli, (sometimes added with coconut) will be enriched with selected seasonal vegetables. […]
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