Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin / mathanga 3/4 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 green chillies 1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp black pepper powder 1/4 tsp chilli powder 1 cup yoghurt 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies curry leaves salt to taste oil Preparation: Peel and chop […]
Sadhya Recipes
Vazhuthananga Puli / Brinjal in Sweet Tamarind Sauce
Ingredients: 1 big / 1 1/2 cup brinjal, cubed tamarind, size of a lemon 1 jaggery cube/ 2-3 tbsp grated jaggery ( or add as per your taste) 2-3 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves 1/4 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp mustard seeds salt to taste 2 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak tamarind in 1-1 […]
Pal Payasam / Paal Payasam
Ingredients: 1/2 cup payasam rice/ unakkalari/ red rice 4 cups of milk 1 cup of water 3/4-1 cup sugar 3 cardamoms, crushed Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add the washed rice, 2 cups of milk, 1 cup of water and sugar and mix well. Close with the lid and keep it in medium flame. When […]
Green Apple Pickle
Ingredients: 2 green apples 1 tbsp ginger, chopped 1 tbsp ginger, chopped 1 sprig curry leaves 1/4 tsp asafoetida 1/2 tsp fenugreek powder 1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp vinegar salt to taste 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tbsp oil ( sesame oil) Preparation: Chop the apples into small pieces […]
Zucchini Moru Curry / Pulissery
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup zucchini / courgette 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 green chillies, slit 1 cup yoghurt 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds 3 dry red chillies 2 sprig curry leaves salt oil Preparation: Peel and chop zucchini into small pieces. Grind grated coconut […]
Green Grapes / Pacha Munthiri Pachadi
Ingredients: 1/2 cup green grapes 1 cup grated coconut 1 green chilly small piece ginger 1/2 cup yoghurt/curd a pinch of asafoetida/ kaayapodi a pinch of cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 2 dry red chillies, chopped salt to taste 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Grind grated coconut, ginger and green chilly […]
Kumbalanga ( Winter Melon / Ash Gourd ) Pachadi
Ingredients: 1 cup kumbalanga / ash gourd/ winter melon, chopped 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 cup yoghurt 3 green chillies 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 2 dry red chillies salt oil Preparation: Peel and chop kumbalanga into small pieces and cook it in a pan adding 2 slit green […]
Ethapazham / Ripe Plantain Pulissery
Ingredients: 1 large ripe plantain / ethapazham / nendra pazham 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 3 green chillies, slit 3/4 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 2 dry red chillies 2 sprig curry leaves salt to taste 1 […]
Brinjal / Vazhuthananga Pachadi
Ingredients: 2 medium brinjals / vazhuthananga 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 cup shallots, sliced 2 green chillies, finely chopped 2 cup yoghurt 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tsp sugar salt to taste oil Preparation: Cut brinjals into thin slices and marinate it with […]
Mango Pickle / Kaduku Manga Achar
Ingredients: 1 raw mango / pacha manga 1 tbsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp fenugreek powder 3 pinch of asafoetida/ kayapodi 1 1/2 -2 tbsp sesame oil 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 2 tsp vinegar (optional) salt to taste Preparation: Chop mango into small pieces and mix it with chilli powder, asafoetida powder, […]
Chakka / Jackfruit Chips
Ingredients: 2 cups raw jackfruit/ chakkachula 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (optional) 1/2 tsp salt 2-3 tbsp of water oil for frying Preparation: Clean and cut raw jackfruit into thin strips. In a bowl, mix turmeric powder and salt in 2-3 tbsp of water. Heat oil in a deep pan and add the sliced jackfruit in […]
Beetroot Pachadi
Ingredients: 1 beetroot, finely chopped 2 green chillies 1/2 cup grated coconut 3/4-1 cup yoghurt 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 2 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil Preparation: Peel and finely chop beetroot and cook it with 1 finely chopped green chilly and salt adding little water. […]