Nadan Curries – Veg

Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Veg - Curries & Gravies, Vegetarian

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 […]

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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 […]

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Black Chickpeas / Kadala Theeyal

Ingredients: 3/4 cup black chickpeas / kadala15+4 shallots2 cup grated / desiccated coconut2 big garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp pepper cornssmall gooseberry sized tamarind1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tbsp coriander powder2 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tsp + 1 tbsp coconut […]

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Kumbalanga – Mathanga and Vellapayar Olan

Ingredients: 1 cup kumbalanga / ashgourd, peeled and cubed1 cup mathanga / pumpkin, peeled and cubed1/2 cup black eyed beans/ vellapayar ( 1 cup cooked)2-3 green chillies, slit3/4-1 cup semi thick coconut milk (second extract)1/2 cup thick coconut milk1-2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the black eyed beans overnight and […]

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Chuvanna Cheera – Chakkakuru / Red Spinach – Jackfruit Seed Aviyal

Ingredients: 1 bunch red spinach / chuvanna cheera15 jackfruit seeds / chakkakuru, peeled and sliced1 medium raw mango, peeled and sliced3 slit green chillies1 1/4 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds4 shallots1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Separate the leaves and stems of spinach and […]

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Kumbalanga – Vanpayar (Ashgourd-Red Beans) Erissery

Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanpayar / red beans1 cup kumbalanga/ ashgourd, cubed1/4 cup + 2 tbsp grated coconut1/4 tsp turmeric powder3 garlic cloves1 green chilli1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds3 shallots, sliced3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak vanpayar in water for 1 hour and […]

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Vellapayar – Basale / Black Eyed Beans – Malabar Spinach Curry

Ingredients: 1 cup vellapayar / black eyed beans2 cups malabar spinach / basale, chopped1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, slit1 onion, sliced1 tomato, chopped1 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seeds3-4 shallots1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: […]

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Pavakka / Bitter Gourd Kichadi

Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd/ pavakka/ kaipakka1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies1- 1 1/2 cup yoghurt1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp sugar1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Cut bitter gourd into thin round slices. Grind together grated coconut and green chillies to a smooth paste adding 1/2 cup […]