Meen pollichathu

Fried pomfret or pearlspot fish covered in a semi dry gravy and baked over coal wrapped in banana leaf a.k.a Meen pollichathu is a delicacy from Kerala that every seafood/ fish lover needs to try. Crispy fish absorbing a gravy of onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic caramelizing in the heat of the charcoal onto the … More Meen pollichathu

Onam recipes

A very beloved festival celebrated across the state of Kerala, India and by Malayalees across the globe. It’s a harvest festival steeped in mythology and spread over days. Read more here: – Wikipedia – Mythology – 10 days of Onam Just like any other Indian harvest festival, Onam is also known for its delectable food. … More Onam recipes

Gothambu payasam

Another underrated payasam from Kerala, the Gothambu payasam is made with coconut milk as opposed to the usual norm of payasam made with milk. Ingredients For cooking wheat 1 tbsp Ghee 1 cup Broken sooji wheat (Sooji Gothambu) 4 cups water For making jaggery syrup 1.25 cup Jaggery (grated or powder) 1/4 cup Water For … More Gothambu payasam

Inji puli

One could call Inji Puli (ginger tamarind) an appetizer or a condiment. It is had in very small quantities, much like an Indian pickle. It combines many flavors in a tiny dollop- sweet, sour, spicy, tangy all at the same time. Almost always a rich dark brown to black in color, it is one of … More Inji puli