Ingredients: 3/4 cup toor dal / thuvara parippu2 cups raw papaya, peeled and chopped into small cubesbig gooseberry sized tamarind1 tsp cumin seeds4 + 4 shallots3 green chillies2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 garlic cloves, crushed3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oil […]
Veg – Curries & Gravies
Pavakka – Manga Curry / Bitter Gourd – Mango Curry
Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd / pavakka / kaipakka2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 raw mango, peeled and chopped1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tbsp coriander powder1 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Pumpkin – Tomato Pachadi / Mathanga Thakkali Pachadi
Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkin/ mathanga, peeled and chopped2 tomato, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1 – 1 1/2 cup yogurt1 tsp sugar1 tsp mustard seeds4 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves Preparation:
Vellarikka – Mambazham Pulissery / Yellow Cucumber – Mango Moru Curry
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cucumber / vellarikka1 large ripe mango / mambazham3 green chillies, slit1 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Nadan Vellarikka Curry / Yellow Cucumber Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg vellarikka / yellow cucumber1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds6-7 shallots2 green chillies, slit3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Pacha Thakkali – Muringakka Ozhichu Curry / Green Tomato – Drumstick Curry
Ingredients: 2 drumsticks, cut into pieces3 big green tomatoes, choppped1 tsp + 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds6 shallotssalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Nadan Pulissery / Yogurt Curry in Coconut Paste
Ingredients: 1 cup grated coconut2 garlic cloves2 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp turmeric powder1/2 litre yogurt, beaten1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds3 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp fenugreek powder2 pinch asafoetida powder1/2 tsp chilli powder2 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation:
Ripe Mango Curry / Pazhutha Manga Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg small and ripe mangoes ( mangoes with blend of sweet and tanginess is best )6-7 green chillies2 sprig curry leaves3/4 cup grated coconut6 shallots2 garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp mustard seedsa pinch of fenugreek seeds2 dry red chilliesa pinch of chilli powdera pinch of fenugreek powdersalt to taste1 […]
Chena Muthira Erissery / Yam – Horse Gram Erissery
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup yam / chena, peeled and chopped into cubes1/2 cup muthira / horse gram1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder3/4 cup + 1/3 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tsp + 1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Ivy Gourd – Tomato / Kovakka Thakkali Mulakittathu
Ingredients: 2 cups kovakka / ivy gourd, cut into round pieces3 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1- 1 1/2 cup cooked rice water / kanji vellam1/2 tsp mustard seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2-3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Recipe Source: Ayesha’s Kitchen
Thengapal Potato Bhaji / Potato Curry with Coconut Milk
Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, chopped1/4 cup carrot, chopped1 small onion, chopped2-3 green chillies, slitsmall piece ginger, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup coconut milk2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1/4-1/2 tsp pepper powder2 tsp oil Preparation:
Raw Plantain / Kaya Erissery
Ingredients: 2 raw banana/ plantain / pachakaya3/4-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp garlic, crushed2 sprig curry leaves1/2 cup + 2 tbsp grated coconut1/2 tsp fennel seeds1 garlic clove2 green chillies1 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: