Kerala style “Tapioca Cooked with Spices and Seasonings,” commonly known as “Kappa Puzhukku” in Malayalam, is a dish that bursts with flavors and reflects the rich culinary heritage of Kerala. Tapioca, also known as kappa or cassava, is a starchy root vegetable, and when cooked with the right blend of spices and seasonings, it becomes […]
Thalassery Biryani is a delicious and aromatic biryani variant that originates from the Malabar region of Kerala, India. Known for its unique blend of spices and the use of small-grain, fragrant rice called Jeerakasala, Thalassery Biryani is a culinary delight. Here’s a step-by-step recipe for preparing Thalassery Biryani: Ingredients: For Marinating the Chicken: For the […]
Ingredients: Avial is a traditional and popular vegetarian dish from Kerala, India. It is a thick stew made with a combination of vegetables, coconut, and curry leaves. The dish usually contains 13 vegetables commonly found in the Western Ghats region of India, such as ash gourd, pumpkin, drumsticks, elephant foot yam, mangalore cucumber, snake gourd, […]
Chakka Pradhaman is a traditional Kerala dessert made from ripe jackfruit, jaggery, and coconut milk. It’s a rich and flavorful dish often served during festivals and special occasions. Here is a recipe to make Chakka Pradhaman: Ingredients: Instructions: This delicious dessert is a true representation of Kerala’s rich culinary heritage, showcasing the state’s love for […]
Appam is a popular Kerala dish, characterized by its soft, fluffy, and slightly crispy edges. It is a fermented rice pancake, traditionally made with rice batter and coconut milk, resulting in a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. Appam is typically served with a variety of accompaniments, such as coconut chutney, vegetable stew, or spicy curries, […]
Kerala Porotta, also known as Parotta or Malabar Paratha, is a popular and flaky layered flatbread that hails from the southern state of Kerala, India. This delightful bread is a staple in Malabar Coast cuisine and is often enjoyed with various curries, particularly spicy and flavorful ones like chicken curry or beef curry. Here’s how […]
Palada Payasam is a traditional Kerala dessert that is made with palada, a type of rice ada (thin rice flakes), milk, sugar, and ghee. It is a rich and creamy rice pudding often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts. Here’s how you can prepare Palada Payasam at home: Ingredients: Instructions: 1. Soak the Palada: […]
Erissery is a traditional Kerala dish made with pumpkin (mathanga) or raw plantain (kaya) and black-eyed peas (vanpayar), flavored with coconut and spices. It is often served as part of the Onam Sadhya, a grand vegetarian feast. Here’s a simple recipe for making Kerala Erissery: Ingredients: For Tempering: Instructions: 1. Cook Black-Eyed Peas: 2. Cook […]
Kerala Style Prawn Curry is a spicy and flavorful dish from the state of Kerala, India. It is made with prawns (shrimp) cooked in a tomato onion-based curry. The curry can be made with or without the addition of coconut milk. It is usually served with steamed rice or flaky Kerala Parotta for lunch or dinner. […]
Ingredients: For Puttu: 2 cups rice flour (use roasted rice flour for better texture) 1 cup grated coconut Water (as needed) Salt to taste For Kadala Curry: 1 cup black chickpeas (kadala), soaked overnight 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 2-3 green chilies, chopped 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 sprig curry leaves 1/2 […]
