Category Archives: Recipes

Pidi is a traditional dish of Kerala, more commonly towards central and northern parts of the State. In our side we usually prepare during the Pethurtho Sunday (Sunday prior to Great Lent) traditionally, though the occasion may vary region to region. This classic dish is harmoniously made at home with the collective participation of entireContinue reading “Pidi (Small Rice Dumplings)”

The classic home made soup is delicious, gluten free, and can be made very easily within a short span of 30 minutes, using simple ingredients. Always everything home made has that hearty taste in itself. The following measure serves upto 5 servings. Ingredients Button Mushrooms. 250 gms Water. 2 Cups Butter. 75 gms Onion(big) 1Continue reading “Mushroom Soup”

Thoran, a typical speciality of Keralite Cuisine , especially of Kerala meals, is prepared easily and is rich with the aromatic taste of freshly grated coconut. This vegetarian side is diverse in inclusiveness, as most of the veggies can be made into a Thoran. In this variety dish, I have used the spoilage, as theContinue reading “Kayathondu/Payar Thoran”

Kozhukkata/ Kozhukattai ( Rice Dumpling) is a sweet dish made with rice flour and sweet caramelized grated coconut. This traditional dish is gluten free as well as purely vegan snack. Among the Christians in southern State Kerala this dish is prepared on a special day, during Holy Lent precisely speaking on the Saturday falling beforeContinue reading “Kozhukkatta/ Sweet Rice Dumplings”

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”