South Indian

Uzhunnu Vada

Another popular tea time snack of South India, . The doughnut shaped Uzhunnu vada (ഉഴുന്നു വട- மேடு வடை) is perfect delight with coconut chutney. Also commonly served as an accompaniment with idli, for breakfast.  Its prepared with fine pasted urud dal (lentle) mixed with a few spices, fried in oil. […]

Malabar Parotta

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 […]

Lemon Rice

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 […]

Sesame Balls (എള്ളുണ്ട )

Sesame seed is a good source of  minerals such as Calcium, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and also good source of Copper an Manganese. It is also a source for some phyto-nutrients such as omega-6 fatty acids, flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants, vitamins and dietary fiber with potent anti-cancer as well as health […]

Ari Murukku

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 […]

Kumbalanga pulisseri

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. […]