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Bittergourd or pavakka in Malayalam kichadi, South Indian style… There are a couple of ways of making kichadi, with ground coconut or without coconut. In this recipe, I skipped ground coconut & just added yogurt. Instead of deep frying the bitter gourd, I air-fried them with very less oil & they turned out super crispy. …
Squid peera, cooked with coconut, Kerala recipe… Kerala Peera is a traditional South Indian dish from the state of Kerala, known for its unique and rich flavors. It’s a coconut-based curry typically made with seafood, and it’s often flavored with spices like turmeric, cumin, and green chilies. The word “Peera” refers to the grated coconut …
Kerala lunch recipe ideas… Kerala’s popular Matta rice, healthy & nutritious red rice Plantain- Ethakka Pulissery, Cooked with ground coconut & yogurt Squid-Kanava Peera, with coconut stir fry Kale & Red Lentil Stir Fry | Vegetarian Recipe Tender mango pickle. More Kerala style lunch recipe ideas, click here
Kerala lunch recipes… Kerala’s popular Matta rice, healthy & nutritious red rice Kale-beetroot leaves thoran or stir fry with coconut (replace swiss chard with kale/beet leaves) Moringa-Drumsticks theeyal- cooked with roasted ground coconut Kalan- wintermelon/plantains cooked with ground coconut & yogurt Whole Sea Bream Fish Fry More Kerala Style Lunch Recipe Ideas, Click Here
Whole sea bream marinated & pan-fried, absolutely delish… Hailing from Kerala I love seafood & shellfish. In fact, in Kerala, non-vegetarians enjoy seafood on a daily basis & over there, fishmongers bring catch of the day fish right to the doorstep. In Canada, I cook seafood mostly in Summer, the reason being I can cook …
Theeyal is a traditional Kerala dish. It’s a flavorful and aromatic thick curry made using roasted coconut and spices, resulting in a rich and deep flavor. Theeyal is typically prepared with vegetables like small or pearl onions, bitter gourd (pavakka), eggplant (brinjal), and drumsticks (moringa). For the non-vegetarian version, theeyal can also be made with …
Healthy, delicious & comforting Kerala vegetarian lunch recipes… Matta rice, a popular rice in Kerala Okra or Lady’s finger Theeyal or Okra in Roasted Coconut Gravy Kappa- Tapioca Puzhukku, cooked with ground coconut Plantain- Ethakka Pulissery, cooked in ground coconut & yogurt Easy Green Mango Pickle: South Indian Style Recipe More Kerala style lunch recipe …
Young jackfruit turned into a rich creamy & delicious curry… Young jackfruit is widely available in Kerala & other tropical places, and a variety of dishes can be prepared with it. In fact, it has turned into a vegetarian meat substitute. Young jackfruit has a neutral taste that makes it ideal for adding to different …
Moringa, an Indian super vegetable… Moringa is a popular vegetable in South India, that’s consumed for its medicinal properties. Moringa has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to treat various ailments. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. Some studies suggest that Moringa extracts may help lower blood sugar levels, …
Japan chicken that has nothing to do with Japan… This is a popular dish served in a restaurant called Amman Mess in Erode, Tamil Nadu. Whoever tried this dish loved it & this recipe went viral. I watched a few reels on Insta & of course the name Japan chicken got me curious. Not sure …
