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Kai Pathiri – with grated Coconut Kai Pathiri is a traditionally made version of Rice Pathiri which incorporates the flavors of fresh coconut, shallots and fennel seeds. It is hand pressed by flipping a small disk of the dough between the palms, till stretched, flattened and forms a circular roti shape. It is then roasted …
Kannur Chicken Curry Special This Kannur Chicken Curry is special because of the method in which it is prepared. Onions are fried to a crisp golden colour and ground to paste for the tasty gravy. Black pepper is also a star ingredient. It’s very easy to prepare and goes especially well with Porotta. It also …
Mutta mala and Pinjanathappam – Malabar Dessert made of Eggs One of the classic Malabar Desserts. This sweet ensemble is made entirely of eggs – ‘Mutta’.The yolk and whites are separated prior to cooking. The yolks make lacy necklaces – ‘Mala’ using the yolks by drizzling into a sugar syrup. The whites are whisked with the …
Kerala Chicken Curry – Thattukada Chicken Curry Thattukada Chicken Curry is a delicious, spicy Kerala Nadan Chicken Curry. You can make it as spicy as you like or cut down on the chilli powder/flakes to keep the heat to a medium. My recipe for Thattukada Chicken Curry is only moderately spiced. ‘Thattukada’– The typical Street …
Kerala Fish Curry with Gambooge – Kudampuli Meen Curry ‘Ayala porichathundu, Karimeen varuthathundu Kudampuli ittu vecha Nalla Chemmeen Curry Undu…..’ These lines from an old Malayalam song are enough to get any Keralite craving for a Mouth Watering Fish or Prawn Curry. This Kudampuli Meen Curry is made delicious with spices and the smoky, sour taste …
The Signature dish in many a Kerala home. This is my home style Kerala Fish Curry. ‘Thenga Aracha Meen Curry‘, translates to Ground Coconut Fish Curry’. Thenga (Coconut) is ground to a smooth paste along with shallots, green chillies and spices. This paste is then diluted with water to make the curry base. The fish is simmered …
Puttu Recipe – How to make the best, softest Rice Flour Puttu Puttu – A breakfast item made by steaming rice flour and coconut into a cylindrical/log shape. Served with curries or banana. It’s very simple, yet it still takes a special hand to make a good, soft light and fluffy puttu! It’s like …
Kozhi Pidi – Kerala Style Curried Chicken and Dumplings Kozhi Pidi – A Kerala Muslim Dish that is made on special occasions.This is also made by Christians of central Kerala although the style might be different. Hand – rolled Rice dumplings cooked in a coconut based gravy add texture and bite to a delicious …
Quick Fried Pathiri By Shemmi N. K A quick and hot tea time snack. A quicker and simpler version of the Popular Kerala ‘Velichenna Pathiri’. These crisp discs can be made by simply dropping spoonfuls of a quickly prepares batter into hot oil of choice and deep fried. Great for kids coming home …
Kadala Curry – Kerala Style This Black ChickPeas Curry is one of Kerala’s Favorite Breakfast/Brunch Specialities. It can be made in a variety of different methods, but I love this recipe because it’s so simple but tasty. So easy to whip up for breakfast with Puttu or Appam. In this recipe, a small amount of …
Kerala Style Prawn Roast I dont’t know anyone who doesn’t love a good Kerala Style Prawn Roast. Succulent and tangy prawns roasted perfectly in a blend of spices that accentuates the seafood delightfully. This recipe really is particularly boosted by the ginger which is added towards the end. I believe it’s what makes this dish so …
Malabar Mutton Biryani – Kerala Cuisine – with Video I received many requests for this Recipe. Sorry, it took so long. A great-tasting Malabar Mutton Biryani. This Biriyani is served at most Muslim Weddings in the Malabar Region and is widely appreciated. Please use only the best MUTTON (Goat)and don’t substitute lamb as it just isn’t the …
Pappada Vada These Crispy wafers can be made in no time at all. Ever had stale Papads laying around? Here’s a great way to bring them back to glory. Of course fresh Papads can be used as well. Dipped in a light batter and fried till crisp and deep gold in color. Great for …
Cauliflower Thoran A nice vegetable side dish that packs a ‘Crunch’. So easy to make. Enhanced with freshly grated coconut.
Cheera Thoran – Spinach with Coconut Finely chopped spinach, cooked quickly and tossed with grated coconut. A great side dish to any meal. Authentic Kerala Style recipe.
Ethapazham Roast – Ripe Plantain Fried in Ghee The plantain is cooked in a variety of different ways in Kerala. This would be one of the easiest sweet snacks made of Ripe Plantains. Make sure your Plantain is quite ripe or the fried snack will be less tender.
Pulivaral – Fried Banana Muffins with Rice Flour These sweet fried dumplings or muffins are so easy to make and are a good accompaniment at tea time. Traditionally an Indian Muslim dish, this is the modern day recipe made with rice flour and coconut milk powder. Much like the Taste of Malaysian ” Goreng …
Sweet Mung Bean Dessert – Cherupayar Payasam Another classic dessert from Coastal India where coconut milk is used a lot in sweet desserts. The healthy Mung Beans are toasted before they are cooked in coconut milk. Enhanced with a hint of spice and sweetened by raw cane sugar. The dessert can be served hot …
Fish and Tapioca – Kappa Meen Curry ‘Kappayum Meenum’ (Kappa Meen Curry) – a true Keralite affair between the Cassava Root and the red hot (not too spicy) Fish Curry! The textures and combined flavors are deeply comforting. The soft but ‘al dente’ Tapioca preparation, smothered in a coconut gravy and spiced sourness provided by the …
Kumbalanga Curry A simple Vegetarian Curry that is a daily regimen in many Kerala households. Healthy and very simple.