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 […]
Nadan Curries – Veg
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:
Pacha Kootu
Ingredients: 1 small raw plantain, peeled and cut into cubes10 long beans / achinga payar, cut into 1 inch pieces1 zucchini, peeled and cut into cubes5 ivy gourd/ kovakka, cut into half1 cup yellow cucumber / vellarikka, peeled and cut into cubes1 medium bitter gourd / pavakka, cut into small pieces1 1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 […]
Kumbalanga Thairu Mulaku (Kondattam Mulaku) / Ash Gourd- Curd Chilly Pachadi
Ingredients: 1 cup kumbalanga / ash gourd/ winter melon, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut1 cup yoghurt2 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves4-5 curd chillies/ thairu mulaku / kondattam mulakusalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation:
Red Spinach and Dal Curry / Chuvanna Cheera Parippu Curry
Ingredients: 2 cups red amaranthus / spinach leaves / cheera, chopped3/4 cup toor dal / thuvaraparippu1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder5-6 garlic cloves, chopped10-12 shallots, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp oilsalt to taste Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add toor dal and cook it […]
Jackfruit / Chakka Erissery
Ingredients: 3 cups raw jackfruit1 cup + 4 tbsp grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds2 green chillies3 garlic cloves1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Chop the jackfruit into small pieces. Crush 1 cup grated coconut, green chillies, garlic cloves and cumin seeds together […]