Matha Ila Thoran (മത്ത ഇല തോരൻ-Pumpkin leaf stir fry) is traditional vegetable side dish from Malayalee’s Kitchen. I used to have this in my child hood days when Mom put this together as a quick side dish from our own vegetable garden. These leaves are a good source of different types […]
Paneer Masala is a very popular north Indian dish essentially made from paneer, served in rich spiced gravy. It is a typical vegetarian alternative to chicken masala. Paneer Butter Masala goes best with naan and tandoori rotis but can also be served with rice dishes. The preparation is little bit time consuming but […]
Semiya payasam – സേമിയ (vermicelli payasam ) is an Indian pudding made out of noodle shaped pasta along with milk and sugar; and is a common accompaniment to Sadyas (feast). It is one of the easiest payasam recipes that can be prepared but the success greatly dependent on its consistency and cooking […]
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.
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