BEETROOT PACHADI/ BEETROOT SALAD WITH COCONUT

Pachadi is South India's answer to North Indian raita. Both the salads use curd or yoghurt as base. But a major difference is the addition of ground coconut to South Indian pachadi. Pachadi is prepared with a lot of vegetables. Usually people who dis....

ELLUNDA (SWEET SESAME SEED LADOOS)

Black sesame seeds tastes good and is excellent for health.

MATHANGA MOLOSHYAM (PUMPKIN GRAVY)

Moloshyam is sometimes refered to as mulakoshyam also. The original word could have been "mulaku dooshyam", which literally means chillies are harmful. Here the reference is to dried red chillies. This dish uses only green chillies and that too in m....

IDIYAPPAM / NOOL PUTTU/ STRING HOPPERS

Idiyappam (pronounced as e-di- ap-pam is also known as Noolputtu or string hoppers. The name idiyappam is derived from the Tamil/Malayalam words idi, meaning 'broken down', and appam, meaning "pancake". It is a traditional dish of Tamilnadu, Kerala,....

PULI INJI (GINGER AND TAMARIND RELISH)

Puli inji, also known as inji curry or inji puli is a sweet and sour relish. It is an integral part of Kerala sadya (festive lunch). This dish gets its heat from the chillies, spiciness from ginger, sweetness from jaggery, and tartness from tamarind....

RAGI ADAI (SAVORY) (FINGER MILLET PANCAKE)

Ragi is known as finger or red millet in English. Ragi plant is found in Asia & Africa. In India, ragi is mostly grown and consumed in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu. It was found in a study that women in Southern states of India had compari....

MORU KACHIYATHU ( BUTTERMILK CURRY WITHOUT COCONUT)

This is a simple seasoned buttermilk curry served with rice. This dish is mainly made at Kottayam(kerala,south India) and surrounding areas. There are 2 variations of kachiya moru- with and without coconut. this version is without coconut. Butter or....

CHENA CHERUPAYAR PUZHUKKU (YAM AND GREEN GRAM WITH COCONUT)

ELA ADA (SWEET RICE FLOUR PANCAKES IN BANANA LEAF)

Ada or Ela Ada,is a traditional Kerala delicacy. Since it's usually made in banana leaves, it's called ela ada. Ela means leaf in Malayalam. A dough made with rice flour, with sweet fillings and is steamed in banana leaf and served as an evening snac....

PANEER

Paneer is a fresh cheese common in south Asian cooking. It is an unaged, acid-set, non-melting farmers cheese or curd cheese made by curdling heated milk with lemon juice, vinegar, or any other food acids. Paneer in various forms is used in the pr....

AVIYAL (MIXED VEGETABLE CURRY WITH COCONUT)

Aviyal, is a must dish in Kerala sadya (Kerala vegetarian feast). It is a mixed vegetable dish with lots of coconut. The commonly used vegetables are elephant yam, ashgourd, snakegourd,string beans, brinjal, raw banana, drumstick and carrot. Also s....

CUCUMBER MINT COOLER

This is an amazing cooler as it was surprising to discover cucumber juice could be so tasty.

SWEET COCONUT MILK

This dip or sauce is served with appam (hoppers) & idiappam (string hoppers). This is a delight for people with sweet tooth.

KUDAMPULI CHAMMANTHY( GARCINIA CAMBOGIA RELISH)

This relish is good for digestion. It is advisable for people suffering from fever & diarrohea. Garcinia Cambogia or kodampuli or Malabar tamarind is a fruit tree, of culinary and medicinal use. The fruit is dark in colour, purple to black color, an....

HOME MADE BUTTERMILK/ BUTTER

Buttermilk is the left over liquid after churning butter from yoghurt. Buttermilk is much lighter than yoghurt. Churning is the process of taking out cream to make unsalted fresh butter. In earlier days, a wooden plunger was used by rotating it in y....

AAM PANHA / PANNA (RAW MANGO SWEET DRINK)

Aam Panna also known as 'kyree (mango) panna',is renowned for its heat resistant properties & is popular in the western parts of India. This is the sweet Gujarati version. In the spicy version common in Northern parts of India, nutmeg, black salt, c....

SOL KADHI /KOKUM KADHI(CURRY WITH GARCINIA INDICA)

Garcinia indica or kokum is a fruit tree, of culinary and medicinal use. The fruit is dark in colour, purple to black color, and sticky. The fruit is often halved and sun-dried to a semi-dry stage before being used. It is a preferred ingredient in Ma....

PINEAPPLE PACHADI (PINEAPPLE CURRY)

Pineapple curry is an essential dish in Kerala vegetarian sadya(festival lunch), specially onam sadya. This curry is sweet, sour and lightly spicy. Sweetness from pineapple & a wee bit of sugar, sourness of curd/ yoghurt & spiciness from green chilli....

MORU CURRY/ PULISSERY (VEG IN COCONUT CURD GRAVY)

The cucumber used in this recipe is popularly known as Madras cucumber. It is oval in shape with stripes of green and yellow. The flesh is juicy and cruncy and is mainly used for cooking after peeling and deseeding.

MINT LIME

This is a very refreshing drink, specially during summers.

BUTTERED BOILED VEGETABLES

This dish can be served as an accompaniment to grilled/ roasted meat.

BESAN KI LADDU

Besan ki laddu is made in Maharashtrian households during Diwali.

MASALA CHAAS

Chaas also called Mattha in North India, is a salty lassi. It is made out of yogurt , which is blended in a pot with a whipper. The butter which comes on top is taken out.The remaining liquid which is left is known as chhaas or buttermilk. Black ....

KANJI (KERALA RICE GRUEL)

Kanji is comfort food of Kerala. Kanji is rice gruel and it is had hot with green gram curry and papad (lentil crackers). It is easily digestible hence is recommended food during sickness or stomach upset. In the state of Kerala, Kanji is considered....

FRUITS RASAYANA

Rasayan, a Sanskrit word literally means juice (rasa) Path (ayana) . In ancient times this rasayana was considered as Elixir vitae, or the mythical potion, or drink, that gives the drinker eternal life and/or eternal youth.

NEI CHORU (GHEE RICE)

1) In the Malabar region of kerala, a small thinner variety of rice called Kaima is used to make biryani and ghee rice. This rice does not require soaking before cooking. The flavor and fragrance of kaima is totally different from basmati. 2) Raisin....

AVOCADO SMOOTHIE

Smoothies are never strained like juice. So all the fibre is intact in a smoothie & hence healthier. Avocado is a green, fleshy, pear-shaped fruit. It has a single large seed. The flesh is smooth and buttery, with a nutty flavor. It is used in sa....

CHERUPAYAR PARIPPU CURRY (MOONGDAL CURRY)

Cheruparippu is moong dal or green gram dal. It is a rich source of protein. Cheruparippu curry is an integral item in Kerala sadya (festive lunch).

GRAPE JUICE

This grape juice is made after boiling grapes.

GOTHAMBU UPMA (WHEAT UPMA)

Upma or Uppumavu or Uppittu is a popular breakfast dish, usually cooked with dry roasted semolina. In South Indian languages, 'Uppu' means Salt and 'Mavu' or 'Hittu' means flour. In North India, it is called Upma, short-form for Uppumavu.These day....

ISRAELI SALAD

Israeli salad is also known as Arab salad. It is a mix of tomato, onion, cucumber, and bell peppers. Israeli salad is served on its own as a side dish or inside a pita sandwich wrap. Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers combined w....

GAJJAR KA HALWA (CARROT HALWA)

Gajjar ka halwa is also known as "Gajrela" or "carrot pudding". It is popular in Punjab in India and in Pakistan. This dessert is usually made during winter months.

CHERUPAYAR ULARTHIYATHU (GREEN GRAM STIR FRY)

Green gram is native to India. The beans are small, and green in colour. They are generally eaten either whole (with or without skin) or as bean sprouts in salads. In India it is used in savory and sweet form. It is a source of protein and dietary fi....

KERALA VEGETABLE STEW

Stew is an integral part of Kerala breakfast. Usually stew is served with hoppers and string hoppers. Any festive breakfast in kerala will have stew, which can either be vegetable, chicken or mutton. Typical stew is mild, sweet and white or creamish ....

PALANI PANCHAMRITAM

Panchamritham can be called as the oldest form of Jam or fruit preserve. Panchamritam can be split into two words- panch (five) and amrit (immortal). Panchamritam is a mixture of 5 types of food. Usually the five food items are milk, yoghurt, honey,....

VAZHAKUDAPPAN ULARTHIYATHU (BANANA FLOWER STIR FRY)

Banana flower is a rich source of fibre. Cow peas are brown in color with black eye.Cowpeas provide a rich source of proteins and calories, as well as minerals and vitamins. Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants. The se....

FAJETO

This is a sweet, sour and spicy dish with sweetness given prominence. Gujaratis are generally fond of sweet things. Adjust jaggery according to your taste. Curd has a very important place in the Indian cusine.Curd is a dairy product obtained by curd....