VISHU SADHYA RECIPES

  Vishu is an important Kerala festival celebrated in the month of medam. Vishu is the beginning of Malayelese New Year and is celebrated elaborately in the state of Kerala. Vishu kani – It is the first sight on the day of Vishu which is a very important feature of this festival. This kani is […]

PACHA MANGA CURRY- RAW MANGO CURRY

Pacha Manga Curry or Raw Mango Curry is prepared using raw and sour mangoes. This is a Kerala dish which is also prepared during Vishu, as a breakfast recipe along with Vishu Katta. Ingredients: Raw mango                                       […]

KERALA CABBAGE-CARROT THORAN

Cabbage – Carrot Thoran is a traditional Kerala recipe. It is a dry vegetable dish prepared using finely grated cabbage and carrot and coconut. It is also one of the main vegetable dishes prepared during Vishu and Onam sadhya and other important Ocassions. It is easy and quick to prepare this colourful recipe. It is […]

KERALA (PALAKKAD STYLE) SAMBAR

Sambar is one of the main dishes of South India. Sambar is prepared in many regional styles and this sambar is of palakkad style a district in Kerala. In this sambar dish I am using sambar masala which is prepared by roasting the spices along with grated coconut. Sambar is a blend of cooked vegetable […]

KERALA (THRISSUR STYLE) AVIYAL

Aviyal is a traditional recipe of Kerala. It is also one of the main recipes that is prepared during sadhya for Vishu , Onam and other important occasions. A sadhya is incomplete without aviyal. In Aviyal we use different kinds of vegetables with a blend of coconut, jeera, green chilies, garlic, onions and sour curd. […]

VALLI PAYAR MEZHUKKUPURATTI/LONG BEANS STIR FRY

Valli Payar Mezhukkupuratti/Long Beans Stir Fry is a traditional dish of Kerala in India. This Bean is also known as Chinese long beans or yard long beans in English and Valli Payar or Achinga Payar in Malayam. It is one of the favourite dishes among all the age groups. It is one of the tastiest […]

EASTER RECIPES

Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ`s resurrection from the dead, is Christianity’s most important festival. Christians believe according to scripture, that Jesus came back to life or was raised from the dead on the cross. As part of the Easter season the death of Jesus Christ by Crucifixion is commemorated on Good Friday always the Friday […]

KERALA (THRISSUR STYLE) FISH CURRY

In South India, particularly in Kerala, fish is one the staple foods that is consumed almost daily by the people of Kerala. In Kerala, fish curry is usually made with grated coconut or coconut milk or without adding coconut. Today I am posting the fish curry made in Thrissur Style, which is one of the […]

KERALA MUTTON CURRY WITH COCONUT PIECES

Mutton curry is prepared in different styles in different regions of Kerala. More spice is used in Kerala Mutton curry. Usually coconut milk or ground coconut or coconut pieces are used to prepare Kerala Mutton Curry. Today I am posting Kerala Mutton Curry with Coconut Pieces.  Ingredients: Mutton                                                              1.5 kg Garlic (chopped finely)     […]

GREEN PEAS IN MIXED VEGETABLE KURMA CURRY

Vegetables are brimming overflowing with fiber, and also a whole range of vitamins, anti oxidants, minerals and many other protective ingredients. Today, I am posting Green Peas in Mixed vegetable Kurma Curry. Peas are low in fat, but have lots of proteins, fiber and micro nutrients. It has many anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds which supports […]

AALU KI SABZI – POTATO CURRY

Aalu or potato contains carbohydrates which provide energy to our body. In north India it is a commonly used vegetable in all households. During Vrat or fasting people in the north of India prepare dishes with aalu as it provides energy during fasting. Ingredients: Potato                     […]

UGADI RECIPES

 Ugadi can be explained as ‘yuga ‘ is the word for ‘era’ – ‘adi’ stands for ‘the beginning’ in Sanskrit. Hence the festival of Ugadi, stating the beginning of a new age, is the New Year day for the people of Deccan region of India. Ugadi signifies the beginning of a New Year for the […]

MAHARASHTRIAN AMTI

Rice and Amti is a kind of must in many household in Maharashtra. It has a sweet, sour and spicy taste. The meaning of Amti is “any curry or dal curry which has acidic ingredients, in this case its tamarind”. So this Maharashtrian Amti has a touch of sourness. Ingredients: Toor dal       […]

TANGY CHICKEN CURRY

Tangy chicken curry is the most popular chicken curry which is less spicy and has a tangy taste. In this chicken curry I used more onions and tomatoes than the usual chicken curry as it gives a tangy taste. Kids love this tangy chicken curry for it`s less spicy and tangy taste. Ingredients: Chicken   […]