Ingredients: 1 big pavakka/ kaipakka/ bitter gourd 2 green chillies, finely chopped 4-5 shallots, chopped 1 tomato, sliced 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder tamarind- size of a lemon 2 sprigs curry leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds 1- 1 1/2 tbsp oil salt Preparation: Wash and cut bitter gourd into thin round slices. […]
Kerala Dishes
Mulaku Bajji/ Chilly Bajji
Ingredients: 8 bajji mulaku/ chilli pepper 1 cup gram flour/ kadalamavu/ besan 2 tbsp rice flour 1 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder a pinch of asafoetida salt oil Preparation: Wash the chillies and wipe it with kitchen towel. Make a slit lengthwise with a knife and remove the seeds. (if it is too […]
Mutton Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg mutton, cut into pieces 3 onions, sliced 2 tomatoes, sliced 1 1/2 tsp ginger paste 1 1/2 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp chilli powder 3/4- 1 cup grated coconut 1 tbsp coriander seeds 4 dry red chillies 1/2 tbsp whole pepper corns 1/2 tsp fennel seeds small piece cinnamon 3 cloves 6 […]
Bitter Gourd ( Pavakka ) Masala
Ingredients: 1 big bitter gourd/ pavakka/ kaipakka 1 tomato, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 3 green chillies, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed tamarind- size of a lemon 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 sprig curry leaves salt oil Preparation: Chop bitter gourd into small pieces and keep it aside. Soak tamarind in 1/4 cup […]
Vendakka/ Okra Aviyal
Ingredients: 10-12 okra/ vendakka, chopped into 1″ pieces 4 shallots 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chilli powder 2 tbsp tamarind paste 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves salt oil Preparation: Cook chopped okra in some salted water till soft and keep it aside. Grind grated coconut, cumin seeds, […]
Meen Porichu Mulakittathu/ Spicy Fried Fish Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg fish, cleaned and cut into pieces 2 onions, chopped 1 big tomato, chopped 2-3 green chillies, slit 1 tbsp crushed ginger and garlic 2 sprigs curry leaves lemon sized tamarind 1 1/2- 2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder few coriander leaves, chopped 1 tsp mustard […]
Broccoli and Carrot Thoran
Ingredients: 1 medium size or 1/4 kg broccoli, finely chopped 2 small carrots, finely chopped 1/2 cup shallots, sliced 2 tsp ginger, chopped 5 big garlic cloves, chopped 5-6 green chillies, chopped 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder curry leaves salt oil Preparation: Heat 2 tsp oil in a […]
Kallummakaya / Mussels Pepper Masala
Ingredients: 25 mussels/ kallummakaya 2 big onions, chopped 3 slit green chillies 1 tbsp ginger- garlic paste 2 sprigs curry leaves 1 1/2- 2 tsp pepper powder 1 1/2 tsp turmeric powder chopped coriander leaves salt oil Preparation: Clean mussels and marinate it with 1- 1 1/2 tsp pepper powder, 1 tsp turmeric powder and […]
Mutton Fry
Hi Friends, I am back from holidays…Had a great time with family…Today I would like to share the recipe of a simple mutton fry… Ingredients: 1/2 kg mutton, cut into pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 3-4 garlic cloves, crushed curry leaves 1- 1 1/2 tbsp chilli […]
Potato Thoran
Ingredients: 1/2 kg potato 1 small onion, chopped 2 green chillies, finely chopped 2 tsp ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated coconut 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp urad dal 1 tsp chana dal/ kadalaparippu 1/4 tsp […]
Vendakka/ Okra Theeyal
Ingredients: 10 okra/ vendakka/ ladies finger 1/4 cup grated coconut 2 tsp chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1 tbsp tamarind pulp 2 green chillies 1 tsp jaggery (optional) a pinch of fenugreek powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies 2-3 shallots, chopped few […]
Banana Chips
Ingredients: 4 raw bananas 1/2 tsp turmeric powder salt water (1 tsp in 1/4 cup of water) oil for frying Preparation: Mix turmeric powder with enough water in a pan or bowl and keep it aside. Peel the skin of the bananas and put them in turmeric water for 15-20 minutes. Slice the bananas into […]