Archive for August, 2009

28 Aug

Fish Pickle

My dear friend Bharathy had asked for the recipe for ‘Fish Pickle’.  But due to some inconvenience I couldn’t post it immediately.  Anyways here is the recipe for the lip smacking ‘Fish Pickle’.  It is a hit in my family and I think many of my readers will also like it very much!  You can [...]

26 Aug

Kalan/ Raw Banana Curry with Yoghurt

‘Kalan’ is an authentic Kerala dish which is served for ‘Onasadhya’.  It can be made with raw bananas, yam or with a combination of raw bananas and yam.  It goes well with steamed rice.
This traditional Kerala recipe goes to Shanthi for the event ” State Specials”

Ingredients
Raw Bananas – 3
Turmeric powder – 1 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder [...]

11 Aug

Sweet Chakka Puzhukku/ Jack fruit with Coconut and Jaggery

I think most of you are familiar with the savoury “Chakka Puzhukku”.  But I have never come across any posts regarding the “Sweet Chakka Puzhukku” which was a usual evening snack in my house, during Jack fruit season.  I was a great fan of it and now my family enjoys it too!  It is a [...]

03 Aug

Rava Appam

‘Rava Appam’ is a yummy snack which my Mom used to make.  It is a family favorite and I make it whenever there is leftover bread at home.  Kids will love this soft and nutritious snack!
I am sending this snack to Priya for the event “Sunday Snacks – Snacks with Breads”

Ingredients
Rava/sooji/semolina – 1 1/2 cups
Ripe [...]