Mezhukkupuratti (മെഴുക്കുപുരട്ടി) is a very traditional kerala vegitable side-dish preparation, that is possible with multiple vegetable options. The preparation uses cut vegetables cooked in oil with minimal masala unlike other Kerala recipes. This recipe here lists the steps for preparing mezhukkupuratti with cut beans and potato, to have a great […]
A tasty blend of two healthy vegetables, prepared in Kerala thoran (dry vegetable side dish) style. Finely chopped Cabbage and Broccoli is cooked with masala prepared of grated coconut. Consider this preparation to be mixed with boiled rice or even as a side dish to the rice in conventional manner.
Here is another Pachadi dish, this time with Mangoes. Pachadi is a tangy and spicy dish which is un avoidable accompaniment to Kerala Sadya (feast). As like other Pachadi preparation, there is multiple variants of this preparation using curd /coconut milk/jaggery. The recipe here is of typical Travancore style Pachadi using coconut […]
A tasty blend of Kabuli chana (white kadala) and cut beans prepared with coconut masala……. The typical consistency of this preparation is a thick gravy, making it ideal for going as a side dish with typical Indian breads and for boiled rice.
A healthy Indian style recipe to welcome the Asparagus season. The fleshy green spears of asparagus are both juicy and tender and have been considered a delicacy since ancient times. I am planning to do more preparation styles with asparagus in the coming days, but here is the start….
idli podi a very popular preservable side dish to accompany south Indian breakfast, idli. … This flavorful spice powder is made of channa dal, urad dal and sesame seeds is an excellent side dish for Idli and Dosa, when mixed with raw-oil typically sesame/gingely oil.
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