Appam/Paalappam/Vellayappam/Kerala (Indian) Rice Pancake

Appam is a healthy and tasty breakfast from Kerala, India. It is a type of pancake made with fermented rice batter and coconut milk. For Kerala Christian’s it is an indispensable recipe during their festive seasons like Christmas, Easter, marriage functions etc. For appam preparation we need a smooth and light batter. The right batter […]

Beef Ularthu ( Beef Stir Fry Kerala Style)

Beef ularthu is a tasty and spicy traditional recipe from Kerala, India. It is an indispensable dish for Kerala Christians. The Malayalam word “Ularthu”means “stir fry”. It is a stir fry of beef with variety of Indian spices, coconut oil, coconut slices and a plenty of curry leaves. Beef Ularthu is my all time favorite […]

Seer/King Fish Cutlet/ Fish Patties Kerala(India) Style (Neymeen Cutlet)

Seer/King Fish (Ney Meen) Cutlet or fish patties is a crunchy and spicy seafood treat from Kerala, India. Like Beef Cutlet, it also a good finger food or starter or snack for Kerala/Indian parties and festivals.You can prepare fish Cutlets with any firm fish meat.From my experience Seer/king Fish gives you a perfect and tasty […]

Pachamoru / Sambharam (Spiced Buttermilk )

Pachamoru / Sambharam (Spiced Buttermilk ) is a healthy and tasty traditional drink in South India. It is a good homemade thirst quenching drink during the summer and hot sunny days. Pachamoru/ sambharam (Spiced Buttermilk) is great hydrating, nutritional and refreshing drink for your body and mind.At the same time it is a simple and […]

Varuthu Podicha Sambar Podi (Roasted coconut and spices sambar ground powder)

Sambar is a tasty and healthy south Indian dish. We can cook Sambar in different ways. Here I would like to share with you “ Varuthu podicha Sambar Podi” or “roasted coconut and spices Sambar ground powder”. In India,Kerala it is very popular recipe. Try this recipe it gives your sambar an authentic taste and […]

Parippu Curry (Split green gram/ Moong Dal Curry)

Parippu Curry (Split green gram/ Moong Dal Curry) is a tasty and healthy south Indian delicacy. It has a main part in Kerala Onam / Vishu Sadya (Kerala Traditional Feasts). “ Parippu and Pappad “ are always everyone’s favourable pair side dish especially for kids. It is very easy and simple recipe yet very healthy […]

Kaduku Manga Pickle (Kerala Traditional Mango Pickle)

Mango is an exotic and a fleshy stone fruit with rich source of vitamin, minerals and fibre. My home town Kerala is blessed with lots of mango trees. No wonder! It is a national fruit of India. Hi Keralites, do you know one thing? The etymology or meaning of the word “mango” originated from the […]