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 […]
Nadan Curries – Veg
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:
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:
Okra / Vendakka Ozhichu Curry
Ingredients: 10 okra / vendakka, cut into pieces1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chilliessmall lemon sized tamarind1 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds3 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Chena – Kumbalanga (Yam – Ash Gourd) Pulinchaaru
Ingredients: 1 cup yam / chena, cut into cubes1 cup ash gourd/ kumbalanga, cut into cubes1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powderlemon sized tamarind1 cup grated coconut4 shallots3/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Recipe Source: Instagram
Ulli Sambar
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal3 cups water1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powdersmall lemon sized tamarind1 cup shallots / small onions / cheriya ulli3 green chillies, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 big / 2 medium tomato, chopped2 tsp heaped + 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3 tsp heaped coriander powder1 tsp + 1/4 tsp asafoetida powder1/4 tsp […]
Chena, Kaya and Carrot Kootu Curry
Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed1 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed1 carrot, peeled and cubed3/4-1 cup brown chickpeas /kadala, cooked1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp grated jaggery1 cup grated coconut, for grinding1/2 cup grated coconut, for roasting1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 urad dal1/2 tsp […]
Nellikka ( Gooseberry ) Pulissery / Moru Curry
Ingredients: 6 big nellikka / gooseberry3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 green chillies1/4 tsp chilli powder1 cup yogurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1/2 tsp sugar1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: