Netholi (Smelt /Anchovy) is a commonly available tiny sea fish variety. It is generally available in fish markets in Indian coastal cities and as frozen-packed in sea-food stores worldwide. Netholi thoran (നെത്തോലി തോരൻ OR പീര) is a very common preparation of this fish in Kerala kitchens. The Netholi thoran generally […]
A custom recipe from my kitchen made of soaked almonds, egg and coconut milk. This yummy and nutritious preparation can go as an excellent side dish for Dosa, Chapati or fried/ steamed rice.
Bitter gourds are very low in calories but dense with precious nutrients. But the problem with it is the bitter taste (as the name indicates). Are you having the habit of running away from bitter gourd dishes? ……. this recipe is the solution for it. Pavakka Kichadi (പാവയ്ക്കാ കിച്ചടി) is a […]
Parippuvada (പരിപ്പു വട) , I would say, is the most popular tea time snack of Kerala. It’s a crispy and medium-spice snack made out of coarse ground Channa Dal (കടല പരിപ്പ് ) added with a few spices, & fried -traditionally- in coconut oil.
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 […]
Mathi (മത്തി) OR Sardine are commonly available healthy fish variety worldwide. This cheap and nutritious fish rich with Omega-3, perhaps can be considered as the greatest gift of ocean to mankind. Kerala costs are abundant with sardine and hence it has become a part of daily diet of malayali. There […]
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