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Palappam, a crispy as well as fluffy rice pancake, is traditional authentic cuisine of Kerala which is paired with Stew (be it veg or non-veg). It is a fairly loved sumptuous dish. This special dish was my Mom’s masterpiece and ever since the baton reached me, I take it along, as a pride to haveContinue reading “Palappam”

Pessaha or Maundy Thursday is celebrated by all Christians. In our native Kerala, we make a special unleavened bread called Pessaha Appam or Indry Appam, on this very special Holy day. This is made, only on this day, and is served with a special sweet soup (Paal )made by Jaggery and coconut milk. This traditionalContinue reading “Pessaha Appam/ Indri Appam”

Thoran is a typical vegetable side, served with boiled rice, a speciality of Kerala meals. The common element in the dish, is grated coconut, though the vegetable remains versatile, like most of the vegetables can be suffixed to be called a *Thoran, Cabbage Thoran, Carrot Thoran, Beans Thoran……list goes on. This recipe is a slightContinue reading “Thoran Sweet Potato/Potato/Veggies”

Smoothies many a times bring a feeling of fullness and what if it’s super healthy too. Quinoa, which is rich in protein, dietary fiber and minerals is categorized as super food. This recently popular addend to our menu is easy to cook as well as diverse in dishes. Ingredients Quinoa (cooked). 3/4 Cup Dates. 2Continue reading “Quinoa Smoothie”

Pancakes are typically sweet dish loved by most kids and even elders too. Here is something different, strictly vegan, supplementing your intake of vegetables in a single dish. Ingredients. Preparation Chop the vegetables and set aside. In a mixing bowl, gently blend together all three flours and coconut milk powder, using a hand whisk. AddContinue reading “VEGGIE PANCAKE”

Ulli Curry/ Theeyal is tasty vegan dish that perfectly complements boiled rice. The strong taste is enjoyed in South India especially the southern State of Kerala. This particular dish carries the name of shallots ( Ulli ) in Malayalam, the language of Kerala, and theeyal is something related to being burnt, as the preparation involvesContinue reading “ULLI CURRY/ THEEYAL”

Indian Bread or Chappati or Roti as it may widely be called, is a common inclusion of Indian cuisine. It’s made from wholemeal wheat flour and hence it’s considered healthy in itself. But what here, I have come up is rather more of a healthier choice. I use half and half, flour and veggie toContinue reading “Healthy Eats Roti/Indian Bread”

Easter Eggs This easily prepared evening tea time snack is really delicious and serves your impromptu guests. Ingredients eggs 3 Onion small size 1/2 ginger/ garlic paste 1/4 tsp black pepper powder I/4 tsp Garam masala Pinch green chilli finely chopped 1/2 tsp oil 3/4 tbsp salt to taste water to boil eggs oil toContinue reading “Egg Cutlet”

Kaya ( raw banana) more precisely raw Nenthrakkaya/ Ethakkaya is a vegetable that can be made into delicious varied dishes especially served with Kerala rice. Due to the availability in the region this contributes to larger domain of choices that cater to the diverse foodies. The recipe that I share here is inspired by Beef/KayaContinue reading “Kaya/Karal Ulurthu Raw Banana/Chicken Liver Fry”

Ari Unda is a sweet snack served with evening tea, mostly popular in Kerala . Of the many types of this sweet, the one I mention here is prepared with double boiled rice and jaggery. Though all these types are prepared with rice, how the rice is boiled, fried, whether sugar/jaggery is used… gives theContinue reading “Ari Unda ( Rice Laddoo )”