Veg – Stir Fry / Dry Curries

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Carrot Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti / Stir Fry

Ingredients: 2 medium carrots1 medium beetroot1 onion (1/3 cup), chopped3 green chillies, slit1/4 tsp chilli powdera pinch of turmeric powdersalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and cut the carrots and beetroot lengthwise into 3/4 inch pieces. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion and slit green chillies and saute for 2 […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Beans Vanpayar ( Red Beans )Thoran

Ingredients: 300 gm beans1/4 cup vanpayar / red beans ( 1/2 cup cooked)1/2 cup grated coconut4 shallots, thinly sliced3-4 green chillies1/4 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar in water overnight and pressure cook it adding enough water and salt. […]

Veg - Dry Side Dish, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Cauliflower / Gobi Masala

Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower2 onions, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 big tomato, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 cardamom1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste2-3 tbsp oil Preparation: Cut the cauliflower into florets and soak in hot water adding […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Purple Cabbage – Cherupayar (Green Gram) Thoran

Ingredients: 1/4 cup green gram / cherupayar2 cups purple cabbage, shredded or chopped1 small onion, chopped3 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 dry red chilli1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2-3 tsp oil Preparation: Soak green gram/ cherupayar in water overnight and pressure cook it adding a pinch of turmeric powder, salt and […]

Paneer, Veg - Dry Side Dish, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Paneer and Okra Masala

Ingredients: 1 cup paneer, cubed150 gm okra / bhindi/ vendakka2 tomatoes, chopped2 cloves1″ cinnamon1 cardamom4 garlic cloves1 ” ginger1 tbsp yogurt1 bay leaf1 onion, chopped1 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp sugarsalt to taste3-4 tbsp oil Preparation: Chop the okra into 1 inch pieces and keep it aside. Grind […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Peechinga Mezhukkupuratti / Ridge Gourd Stir Fry

Ingredients: 1 big ridge gourd / peechinga, chopped ( 2 cups)6 shallots4-5 dry red chillies ( add to your spice level )1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop ridge gourd into small pieces. Crush shallots, dry red chillies and few curry leaves […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Asparagus – Parippu (Toor Dal ) Thoran

Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus1/4 cup toor dal / thuvara parippu1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut2 garlic clovesa pinch of cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder2-3 green chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp urad dalsalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash the dal and cook in a pan adding salt and enough water […]

Kerala Dishes, Nadan Curries - Veg, Veg - Dry Side Dish, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

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 […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Pachakaya Tholi -Muthira Thoran / Plantain Peel-Horse Gram Thoran

Ingredients: pachakaya / ethakka tholi / planatain peel, chopped ( from 3-4 big bananas)1/2 cup muthira / horse gram ( 3/4-1 cup cooked)1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash the horse […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Red Kale Thoran (Stir Fry with Coconut)

Ingredients: 1 bunch red kale1/2 cup grated coconut2-3 shallots1 garlic clove1/4 tsp cumin seeds2 dry red chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tsp oil Preparation: Wash and finely chop the red kale leaves and keep it aside. Crush together grated coconut, garlic, shallots, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and dry […]

Kerala Dishes, Thoran / Stir Fry- Veg, Veg - Stir Fry / Dry Curries, Vegetarian

Kovakka – Kadala Thoran / Ivy Gourd – Black Chickpeas Thoran

Ingredients: 300 gm kovakka/ ivy gourd1/4 cup black chickpeas / kadala1 small onion, chopped3 green chillies, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak kadala/ chickpeas in water and pressure cook it adding enough water and salt and […]

Veg - Dry Side Dish, Vegetarian

Beetroot Potato Masala

Ingredients: 2 medium potatoes1 small beetroot1 small onion, sliced2 green chillies, slit1 tsp ginger, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powdera pinch of asafoetida1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp urad dal1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped Preparation: Peel and roughly chop the potatoes and beetroot and then pressure cook for 1 whistle. […]