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Puttu, kadala curry & pappadam, a popular breakfast combo in Kerala. Black chickpeas are common in South India & a variety of dishes are made out of it. However, in North America, white chickpeas are available in all grocery stores. To buy black chickpeas, you have to go to an Indian store. Black chickpeas are …
Sardine fish roast cooked in a clay pan… Seafood is a staple food for most non-vegetarian Keralites. Most people have fish on a daily basis & fresh catch of the day is available in fish markets or fishmongers will home deliver the fish. In Kerala, there are many kinds of fish curries & fish …
Raw papaya turned into a delicious vegan stir fry… In Kerala non-vegetarian lunch, there will be at least one vegetarian side dish, mostly thoran or stir fry with coconut. Any kind of veggies can be used for making thoran. Papaya is common in Kerala, most houses have papaya trees in the backyard. Not just ripe …
Kerala-style chicken curry cooked in the clay pot… Cooking in clay pots is very common in South India, it’s the traditional & the most healthy cooking style. Literally, any kind of dish can be cooked in a clay pot & the dishes will have a better taste & flavor. Sharing the recipe for making a …
Delicious Kerala-style potato stew cooked in the Instant Pot… Potato stew or Ishtu is a popular Kerala dish, served with appam or idiyappam for breakfast. This is a simple humble yet delectable dish, made with just 6 simple ingredients. In the Instant Pot, it’s effortless to make this stew. Potatoes are pressure cooked in thin …