Archive for the 'Kerala - Vegetarian' Category

09 May

Kappa Kuzhachathu and Kochi Style Fish Curry

 

My dear friend ‘R’ had requested for the recipes of ‘Kappa and Meen Curry’. Therefore, I am posting the ‘Kochi Style Fish Curry’ and ‘Kappa Kuzhachathu’ (as it is known in that part of Kerala). Kappa or Tapioca is a staple food in Kerala. It is served in different forms accompanied with […]

19 Nov

Lime Pickle

This is a Kerala Style Lime Pickle. Lime Pickle is often served with rice and curries in Malayalee homes. There are different versions of Lime Pickle. This is my style of making it.
Lovely Zlamushka of burntmouth is hosting the event a spoonful of Christmas. For the event, she wants food to be […]

22 Oct

Snake Gourd Dal Curry

Padavalanga Parippu Curry

Ingredients:
Snake gourd -1\2 kgToor dal -1\2 cupGrated coconut -1\2 cupGreen chillies -4Turmeric powder -1\2 tspCumin seeds -1\4 tspWater -2 cupsSalt -to taste
For Tempering:
Mustard seeds -1 tspSmall onions -4 slicedDry red chillies -3 brokenCurry leaves -1 sprigOil -1 tbsp
Method:
Scrape the skin of the snake gourd and remove the seeds. Wash it and chop into […]

28 Sep

Kerala Banana Pulisseri

Nendhrapazha Pulisseri

Pulisseri is a famous Kerala dish. Here I have made the Pulisseri using ripe Kerala Bananas called Nendhrapazham or Ethapazham. It is a sweet and sour dish and is so yummy!

This is my entry for JFI hosted by Mandira.

What you need:
Ripe Kerala Bananas -2Chilli powder -1\4 tspTurmeric powder -1\4 tspWater -2 cupsGrated coconut -1\2 […]

13 Sep

GBP - Bitter Gourd Thoran

I like growing vegetables in my compound. In February, I had a good harvest of Pumpkins from my backyard. This inspired me to grow Bitter Gourd this time. In April, I sowed the seeds, which were bought from a nursery. It began to give yield from last month onwards! Now, every week I get enough […]

03 Sep

Avial

Avial is a famous Kerala vegetarian recipe. Is is one of the essential items served in ‘Onasadhya’! A variety of vegetables like drumstick, carrot, yam, pumkin, string beans and snake gourd are used to make this recipe. In fact, you can use whatever vegetables are there in your kitchen!

What you need:

Mixed vegetables -3 cups
Small onions […]

24 Aug

Lady’s Finger Stir Fry

Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti
This is my mom’s recipe for Lady’s Finger Stir Fry. It is very simple and easy to prepare. It goes well with rice and rotis.
Ingredients:
Lady’s Finger -1\4 kgOnion -1 slicedGreen chillies -2 slitTurmeric powder -1\4 tspPepper powder -1\4 tspSalt -to tasteOil - 2 tbsp
Method:
Wash and clen the Lady’ fingers. Wipe them with a towel. […]

27 Apr

Raw Mango in Coconut Milk (Manga Curry)

Hi everybody! This is my first posting. It is a very simple curry which you can make with very few ingredients. It is Mango season and raw mangoes are available everywhere! Try this raw mango curry which goes well with steamed rice.
Ingredients:Raw Mango:1Geen Chillies:4Turmeric Powder:1\2 tspSalt: As required Thick Coconut Milk:1\2 cup
For Seasoning:
Mustard seeds:1\2 tspFenugreek […]