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 […]
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 […]
Aviyal (അവിയൽ) – Malayalee cuisine will not be complete with this vegetable rich side dish…… It is an essential side to go with the Sadya -സദ്യ(kerala vegetarian feast). Aviyal is a thick mixture of vegetables and grated coconut, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves.
Dragon Chicken is a delicious Indo-Chinese recipe, that can be served as a starter or side-dish. I tasted dragon chicken first time in a restaurant back in my Chennai days …. I was so attracted this taste and hence this happened to be one of my ToDo recipes for long […]
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