Ingredients 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 1/4 cup Water 3/4 cup Coconut milk (thick, unsweetened) 2 tsp Sugar Recipe 1. Heat the water, turmeric powder and sugar in a pan or microwave (1 minute for the microwave) until the sugar is completely dissolved and turmeric loses its raw smell 2. Add the coconut milk to this … More Turmeric coconut milk latte
Ingredients 400 gm Tender jackfruit (cut into small pieces)1 tsp Black mustard seeds1 tbsp Vegetable oil6-8 Curry leaves5 Garlic cloves (sliced thin)1 tbsp Red chilli flakes1/4 cup WaterSalt to taste Recipe 1. In a pan, heat the oil and add mustard seeds. Let the seeds splutter 2. Add the curry leaves and garlic. Fry until … More Idiyan chakka (Tender jackfruit) upperi
Ingredients 1/2 pound Mussels (cleaned) 2 Onions (sliced long and thin) 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste Masala powders 1 tsp Turmeric powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 1 tbsp Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp Cumin (jeera) powder 1 tbsp Garam masala powder 4 tbsp Vegetable oil Recipe 1. In a pan, heat the oil and add … More Kerala mussels roast
Ingredients Pressure cooking 1.5 lbs Beef (boneless, cleaned and cut into half inch cubes) 1 tsp Turmeric powder 1 tsp Red chilli powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 1 Green chillies (slit in half) 1/2 Onion (long thin slices) Water (to cover just upto the top of beef) Saute 3 tbsp Vegetable oil 3.5 Onions (long … More Kerala beef fry (olathu)
Though when out of time, I prefer boiling the fruits and nuts in rum, if I have the luxury to plan ahead, I go the more elaborate way. Soaking the fruits and nuts in rum gives it unparalleled flavor, but do remember that it stays a strictly adult only cake. Makes 35-40 squares Ingredients The … More Rum and fruit cake (the soaking method)
The perfect snack or breakfast if you have overripe bananas on hand. This recipe makes 6 muffins without any added sugar. If you prefer your muffins sweeter add upto half a cup of brown sugar to this recipe Ingredients 1.5 cups Mashed overripe bananas 3/4 cup All purpose flour 1 Egg 1/4 cup Vegetable oil … More Banana Bread Muffins
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
Cut mango pickle/ achar in Kerala is it’s own version among South Indian pickles. A must in every sadhya and for many folks, a must with every meal, it is very simple to make and stores in fridge for quite long. Ingredients 5 tbsp Gingelly oil 1 tsp Black Mustard seeds 4-6 tbsp Kashmiri chilli … More Cut Mango pickle
The name literally translates to Sweet pineapple curry. It is definitely one of the side dishes that is very different from the usual cuisine in Kerala, but is an essential part of the Onam sadhya. Ingredients 1 tbsp Coconut oil 1 tsp Black Mustard seeds 10 Curry leaves 4-5 Dry red chillies 1 tsp Turmeric … More Pineapple madhura curry
Another staple of the Onam sadhya, this mixed vegetables dish is colorful and flavorful. The word Avial or Aviyal has literally come to mean medley due to this dish. Ingredients For sauteing 2 tbsp Coconut oil 1 tbsp Black Mustard seeds 10 Curry leaves 1 tsp Turmeric powder 2 Green chillies (slit lengthwise) Vegetables 2 … More Aviyal / Avial
Ginger, Salt & Pepper 