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Kerala style thoran or stir fry with coconut with mixed greens… As the splendid summer season draws to a close, I’m harvesting the final remnants of greens from my vegetable garden. Today, I picked beet leaves, swiss chard & kale, it’s an absolute joy to be able to pick fresh organic greens & veggies from …
Beetroot harvested from my garden turned into a delicious stir fry with coconut… Thoran is a Kerala-style vegetarian side dish served for lunch. Literally, any kind of veggies can be used for making thoran or stir fry with coconut. I had the joy of harvesting fresh & organic beetroot from my veggie garden. The beets …
Fusion Kadhi Pakora… Kadhi pakora is a popular North Indian dish that consists of two main components: kadhi and pakoras. It’s a delightful and comforting dish enjoyed in various regions of India. Kadhi is a tangy and flavorful yogurt-based gravy. It is typically made by whisking together yogurt with besan (gram flour) and water to …
Flavorful & nutritious moong bean & kale curry… After harvesting kale from my veggie garden, the first thought was to make a stir fry or Kerala-style thoran with it. Then I made this delicious curry, kale leaves cooked with mung beans. Kale & Swiss Chard Harvest I love moong beans, taste rich, creamy & are …
Mezhupuratti is a traditional Kerala dish. The term “mezhukkupuratti” roughly translates to “stir-fry” or “sautéed” in Malayalam. The dish is known for its simplicity and emphasis on natural flavors. Mezhupuratti is typically made using a variety of vegetables such as beans (often long beans, French beans, or cluster beans), carrots, raw bananas, yams, or …