Ingredients: 4-5 medium crabs, cleaned 2 potatoes 1 piece ginger ( 1 tbsp) , chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3-4 green chillies, slit 1 onion, sliced 5 shallots 1 cup grated coconut 5-6 peppercorns 2 cardamoms 2 piece of cinnamon 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 2 sprig […]
Kerala Dishes
Mathi / Sardine Roast
Ingredients: Ingredients: 1/2 kg mathi/ sardines 2 onions, thinly sliced small piece ginger, chopped 5 garlic cloves, chopped 3 green chillies, chopped 1 sprig curry leaves 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 piece kudampuli 1/2 tsp pepper powder salt to taste 2 tbsp oil Preparation: Clean and […]
Kumbalanga Muthari Payasam / Ash Gourd Ragi Payasam
Ingredients: 3/4-1 cup muthari/ ragi seeds 1 cup grated coconut 1 cup kumbalanga/ ash gourd, cubed or scooped 2 tbsp kadalaparippu / chana dal 1- 1 1/2 cup sugar (or as required) 2 cardamom, crushed 1 tbsp cashew nuts 1 tsp ghee salt to taste Preparation: Wash and soak ragi/ muthari in water for 3-4 […]
Muringakka Chakkakuru Manga Paal Curry / Drumstick , Jackfruit Seed and Mango Curry in Coconut Milk
Ingredients: 2 drumsticks / muringakka 10 jackfruit seeds/ chakkakuru, thinly sliced 1 raw mango/ pacha manga, chopped into cubes 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 cups of thin coconut milk 1 cup thick coconut milk salt to taste 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 shallots, sliced 2 dry […]
Chawwari Appam / Sago Appam
Ingredients: 200 gm / 1/2 cup sago / chawwari 1 tbsp urad dal / uzhunnu 2 tbsp rava/ semolina 1/2 cup water 1 tsp yeast 1/2 cup warm water 2 tbsp sugar 3 cups appam podi / rice flour 2 1/2 cup coconut milk salt to taste Preparation: Wash the chawwari and urad dal and […]
Padavalanga Chemmeen Curry/ Snake Gourd and Prawns Curry
Ingredients: 2 cup padavalanga/ snakegourd, cut into small pieces 300-400 gm prawns, cleaned 6-7 shallots 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2-3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup grated coconut 2 green chillies small piece ginger, crushed or finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies 2 sprig […]
Pacha Kurumulaku Rasam / Green Peppercorn Rasam
Ingredients: 1/4 cup toor dal 4 bunch ( 2 tbsp) green peppercorn/ pacha kurumulaku 5 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 green chillies, slit 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp turmeric powder a pinch of asafoetida 2 tbsp coriander leaves 1 lemon salt to taste 1 tbsp ghee/ oil […]
Vellarikka – Chakkakuru Curry / Yellow Cucumber – Jackfruit Seeds Curry
Ingredients: 1 small vellarikka / yellow cucumber 18-20 chakkakuru / jackfruit seeds 1 small onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1-2 green chillies, slit 1 tbsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 cup grated coconut 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil Preparation: Peel and chop the vellarikka into small […]
Chemmeen – Peechinga Curry / Prawns – Ridge Gourd Curry
Ingredients: 1 big peechinga/ ridge gourd/ tharavirikka 300-400 gm prawns, cleaned 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 3/4 cup grated coconut 4-5 green chillies 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 5 dry red chillies 2 sprig curry leaves 3-4 shallots, sliced salt to taste 1 tbsp […]
Parippu Thalichathu / Kerala Style Dal Fry
Ingredients: 3/4 cup toor dal / thuvaraparippu 1/4 cup cherupayar parippu / split moong dal 1 medium onion, chopped 1 small tomato, chopped 1 big piece ginger, chopped 5-6 big garlic cloves, chopped 2-3 green chillies, slit 1 sprig curry leaves 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 […]
Kaada Mutta Roast / Quail Egg Roast
Ingredients: 10-12 kaada mutta/ quail eggs, boiled and peeled 3 onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 green chillies, slit 2 tomatoes, chopped 1- 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp fennel powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 tbsp oil 1 tbsp […]
Nadan Mutta Curry
Ingredients: 5 hard boiled eggs, cut each into half 3 big potatoes, cut into big cubes 1 medium onion, sliced 1 big piece ginger, crushed 3 green chillies, slit 3 tsp chilli powder 3 tsp coriander powder 1 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 3 cups thin coconut milk 1 cup thick coconut milk 1 tbsp vinegar […]