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Fish, From P2S, Kerala Specials, Side Dish

Crab Roast

  For the Crab Lovers, it is one of the most delicious of all sea foods especially when it is cooked in spicy Kerala style masala. This South Kerala Style Crab Roast/ഞണ്ട് Roast preparation, the crab is cooked in gravy enriched with gamboge (കുടംപുളി) and Kerala spices. The natural sweetness infused along with the […]

Fish, From P2S, Kerala Specials, Starters

Squid Fry

  Here is another delicious way to prepare Squid/Kalamari (കണവ), in Kerala cuisine style. I have previously shared common Kerala style recipes with squid, the squid roast and squid thoran. The preparation in this method is for more dry type dish, making the squid to be served as an appetizer […]

Chicken, Non Veg, North Indian, Starters

Chicken Tikka

  Here I share the delicious recipe for preparing restaurant style Chicken Tikka one of most popular dishes of India that can be served as a starter.  It is prepared by marinating chicken chunks in special spices and then grilled on skewers. Chicken Tikka can also be made into Chicken Tikka Masala, where […]

Healthy Diet, Kerala Specials, Vegetarian

Pappaya Thoran

  Papaya thoran is a traditionally a simple Kerala side dish recipe, that goes well with rice which can be made easily and faster. I tag this one to the healthy diet category because of its well-known health benefits. Papayas contain an enzyme called papain that aids digestion and also high in […]

Christian Cuisine, Kerala Specials, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Challas

    Challass (ചള്ളാസ്) is a typical side dish served for Cutlets in Kerala Cuisines. It is called with different names Challas /Sallas/Sarlas based on location and people. This is delicious and very easy to make side dish is also a perfect combination with Biriyani and also sometimes served as […]

Kerala Specials, Side Dish, South Indian, Vegetarian

Okra Stir Fry

  A tasty way to prepare mezhukkupuratti/ മെഴുക്കുപുരട്ടി (stir fry) with Okra/Ladies/ വെണ്ടയ്ക്ക finger. A common problem while doing this preparation is that the fry becomes mushy that is not preferred by any. Follow this step-by-step recipe to prepare okra stir fry in dry form.