(If you are looking for the recipe for unniyappams with jaggery, click here) Unniyappams are traditional snacks from the state of Kerala (South India), and are made in special pans that resemble Dutch pancake makers. If you don’t have this special pan, you can always deep fry them in a regular pan. Traditionally, these rice…
Yogurt and Coconut Curry (Pulissery)
Busy lives often force us to find short cuts for everything we do. Cooking is no different; we always gear towards quick and easy recipes. But sometimes I tend to get a lot more organized, and put more time and attention to every detail of the recipe. It just means cooking a dish the traditional way….
Raw Mango Pickle |Kadumanga Achar
Last week, surprisingly, I came across raw mangoes in our local Asian grocery store. I added “surprisingly” because you don’t usually find them at this time of the year. Mangoes belong to summer. Even when they are in season, sometimes, it’s hard to find raw ones. So, obviously, I was so happy the other…
Mushroom and Coconut Stir Fry | Mushroom Thoran
Mushroom thoran – Kerala style mushrooms stir fried with grated coconut and spices is a lip-smacking simple side dish with rice. While I was going through my recent posts, I noticed that I haven’t posted a South Indian recipe for a very long time. So, I thought this time I’ll post one of my favorites…
South Indian Chicken Soup / Chettinadu Chicken Soup
Weather is cooling down here when rest of the world is warming up. And that means soups are back on the menu. Last week I decided on this Indian style chicken soup which I always loved. To be honest, I have been looking for this recipe for quite a while now, but with no…
Ivy Gourd and Dried Shrimp Stir Fry
Ivy gourd, also known as baby watermelon is a versatile vegetable widely used in Indian cooking. I’ve never seen the fresh variety here, but frozen ivy gourds are readily available from Indian shops. Slice ivy gourd into desired size and keep aside. More Stir Fry Recipes: Cabbage Thoran or Cabbage Stir Fry Spinach Stir Fry…
Kerala Fish Fry | Meen Varuthathu
Kerala fish fry recipe that is literally hot and spicy. Vinegar used in this recipe makes a pleasant tangy addition to this simple dish that can be easily prepared at home. Fish fry was something I always ate growing up in Kerala, the southern state of India. In Kerala, fish is staple food, and is…
Gluten Free Banana Fritters
Although this gluten free banana fritter recipe is a bit tricky to master, it’ll be well worth the effort. Serve this wonderful treat as a warm snack on a cold winter’s day, or allow it to cool and offer it with vanilla ice
Green Beans Mezhukkupuratti/ Stir Fry
Green beans stir fried in oil with ground turmeric and garlic.