Easy and Tasty Thick Sambar (An Indian spicy thick stew/soup with mixed vegetables and lentil)

Sambar is one of the prime south Indian vegetarian delicacies. It is a spicy stew/soup with variety of vegetables and lentil. Many types of Sambar persist depending on the meal of the day, region and vegetables used.It is a main part of Onam/Vishu Sadya, keralites Vegetable Feasts. Sambar is a popular side dish with many […]

Pizza Dosa

It was a lazy Sunday evening I heard a loud voice after my evening nap “mom I am hungry”….the usual and expected phrase! I got up with a sleepy head and searched the refrigerator. My eyes found some Dosa (Indian Pan Cake) batter left over from the morning breakfast. “Can I cook some Dosa for […]

Aviyal (A Tasty Mixed Vegetable Delicacy of Kerala )

Avial is a traditional healthy dish of Kerala, India. It is a mixed vegetable delicacy with grind coconut paste, seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. It is an essential part of Onam  and Vishu Sadya,  Keralite vegetarian feasts. In this recipe we can use variety of vegetables like elephant yam, raw banana or plantain, […]

Kappa Puzhukku/Mashed/ Smashed Kappa/Tapioca with Coconut and Spices(Kerala Style)

Tapioca is a starchy substance harvested from the root of the cassava plant. It is essentially pure carbohydrate. It is widely consumed in the Indian state Kerala. It originated from the famous football nation “Brazil”, No wonder! The Brazil players are so energetic ;-). Long time ago tapioca was a poor man’s main course but […]

Kerala Konju Theeyal ( Prawns With Roasted Coconut Paste Gravy )

Theeyal is a traditional dish prepared in Kerala. Konju Theeyal or Prawns with roasted coconut paste gravy is one of the main seafood delicacies of Kerala cuisine. In this recipe I believe that the dish has right “smell, color, and taste.” When it gets cooked you would get an excellent Kerala Kitchen feeling wherever you […]

semiya/Vermaceli Paayasam/Kheer

Semiya/Vermaceli Paayasam is an authentic dessert in South India.It is an unavoidable dish in Onam and Vishu Sadya, Keralites/Malayalees Feasts. In my home this dessert is the most favorable so I prepared it occasionally. From my experience, preparation of Semiya/vermaceli Paayasam is easier than Kerala Ada Pradhaman. In kerala, hindhu marriages and onam, vishu celebrations […]

Fish with mashed chilly and shallots (Ulliyum mullakum chathacha meen curry)

It is a typical Kerala style fish curry. Normally we use any small fish like Mackerel, Sardine, Pomfret etc to cook this type of curry. These kind of fish give us omega 3 and some vitamin E so add these kind of fish in your daily meal.Fish with mashed chilly and shallots is very simple […]

Kerala Style Mutton Stew/ Naadan Mutton Stew

Mutton Stew is a Kerala style Christian dish. It reminds me of my mom’s Christmas and Easter breakfasts in my childhood days. It brings back fond memories of my childhood. During those days I have enjoyed the stew with Palappam or Bread as breakfast, lunch and dinner till the pan get empty. 🙂 yeah! She […]