Puttu (പുട്ട്) is a traditional breakfast dish of Kerala and nothing new making it. But making it with the coconut shell (ചിരട്ട ) in my kitchen here in Sunnyvale was little bit challenging. First I prepared coconut shell for this- the half shell with the eyes on it- cleaning it […]
Malabar Parotta (പെറോട്ട) is a flatbread made with fine maida, eggs and oil. It is traditionally prepared using a technique which involves waving and puffing the dough so that the flat bread is formed of many layers. It is then grilled on a Tava. Usually served with a curry (vegetarian […]
Tapioca is also known as Cassava or Yuca (ചീനി or കപ്പ ). This root vegetable of Latin American origin is a rich source of carbohydrates. A small amount of toxins are present in tapioca which will be removed by boiling couple of times & draining the water.Kappa Vevichathu (കപ്പ വേവിച്ചത്) is […]
Lemon Rice – a popular and delicious south Indian rice recipe prepared along with lemon juice and some additions. Works well and taste great, while you can make it in easy steps even in a hurry. Can be a handy & hassle-free lunch-box option for young’s and old. Another plus with […]
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 […]
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