Vegetarian Side dishes:
This Lent season, meemiskitchen brings you great vegetarian recipes to serve with rice. Choose from the variety recipes – Kerala style Thoran, Mezhukkupuratti, Curd curries, Theeyal, Pickle etc. God bless!
Kadumanga / Mango Pickle:
This extremely delicious and spicy Kadumanga Achar with crunchy and tangy mango pieces is an integral part of Kerala sadya. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/03/29/instant-mango-pickle-kerala-kaduku-manga/
Pavakka Achar/ Bitter Gourd Pickle:
Pavakka Achar / Kerala Style Bitter-gourd Pickle
Pavakka Achar / Bitter Gourd pickle is a classic Kerala Pickle, spicy, tangy and certainly not bitter! Bitter gourd Pickle is deliciously spicy and flavorful. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/11/27/pavakka-achar-kerala-style-bitter-gourd-pickle/
Inji Curry/ Puliinji
Inji Curry, Inji Puli
Traditional Kerala Inji Curry or Ginger Pickle served during Sadhyas is also known as Puli Inji or Inji Puli. It is prepared with Ginger, Tamarind and Jaggery, giving It a sweet and tangy flavor. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/09/13/special-inji-curry/
Veppilakkatti, Chammanthi Podi
Veppilakkatti / Nadan Chammanthi Podi
Veppilakkatti, also known as Chammanthi podi, is a classic dish in Kerala and is made with curry leaves and coconut roasted with spices. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/08/18/veppilakkatti-nadan-veppilakatti-chammanthi-podi/
Vellarikka Pachadi
Vellarikka Pachadi-Kerala-Sadya-Style
Vellarikka Pachadi is a traditional Sadya dish in Kerala. It is a very refreshing and delicious dish with simple ingredients. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/04/06/vellarikka-pachadi-kerala-sadya-style/
Mambazha Pulissery
mambazha pulissery (ripe mangocurry)
Mambazha Puilissery or Ripe Mangoes cooked in coconut curd mix, is a traditional side dish with Rice in Kerala. Mambazha Pulissery is a delicious sweet and sour dish, with few ingredients. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/05/12/mambazha-pulissery-ripe-mango-curry/
Papaya Pulissery
Papaya Pulissery
Papaya Pulissery is a delicious sweet and sour curd dish popular in Central and South Kerala. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/09/06/papaya-pulissery/
Kalan
Kalan
Kalan is a favourite yoghurt/ curd dish among Keralites and Kurukku kalan is a must have dish for Onam menu. Kalan is a yoghurt/ curd recipe with raw banana (ethakka),/yam and coconut. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/10/24/kalan/
Kumbalanga Pulissery:
Kumbalanga Moru Curry
Kumbalanga Moru curry/ Ash Gourd cooked in coconut curd mix, is a simple and common side dish with Rice in Kerala. It is highly nutritious and tastes delicious with rice. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/04/18/kumbalanga-moru-curry-ash-gourd/
Parippu Curry
Parippu Curry
Parippu Curry / Dal curry is a delicious and significant dish for Onam or any Kerala Sadhya,. Nadan Parippu Curry is made with Mung Beans lentils and mildly spiced ground coconut and served with ghee and papad. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/09/14/parippu-dal-curry/
Sambar
Sambar/ Sambar Recipe / South Indian Sambar
Sambar is very popular in South India and indispensable dish for meals, Idlis and dosas. Vegetable Sambar is a healthy side dish; prepared with lentils and vegetables in a flavorful spicy gravy with homemade Sambar powder. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/09/01/sambar-sambar-recipe-south-indian-sambar/
Padavalanga Parippu curry
Padavalanga Parippu Curry (Snake Gourd with Lentils)
Padavalanga/ Snake Gourd contains a lot of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, fibers and anti-oxidants to enhance your immunity. Parippu / Dal is a great source of protein and together they are great for your diet. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/01/25/padavalanga-parippu-curry-snake-gourd-with-lentils/
Ulli Theeyal
Ulli Theeyal, is a traditional Kerala Dish, a flavourful shallot dish prepared in roasted coconut gravy. Served as a side dish for rice, Ulli Theeyal is delicious, with the perfect balance of spicy, sweet and savoury flavours. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2019/03/18/ulli-theeyal-kunjulli-theeyal-shallots-ulli-curry/
Tomato Rasam
Tomato Rasam Recipe / Homemade Tomato Rasam Recipe
Tomato Rasam is a classic South Indian Rasam, with bold spicy and tangy flavours. Freshly ground roasted spices makes this Tomato Rasam aromatic and appehttps://meealing. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2019/01/10/tomato-rasam-homemade-tomato-rasam-recipe/
Pavakka Theeyal / Bitter Gourd Theeyal
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Pavakka Theeyal/ Bittergourd TheeyalPavakka Theeyal – is an amazing dish prepared with Bitter Gourd/ Pavakka in a spicy, roasted Coconut and Tamarind gravy. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/08/11/pavakka-theeyal-bittergourd-theeyal/
Vendakka Mappas
Vendakka Mappas
Vendakka Mappas is a popular veg. dish in Kerala. Stir fried Okra in rich spicy coconut gravy is extremely delicious and flavorsome. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/02/12/vendakka-mappas/
Brinjal Masala curry/ Vazhuthanaga curry
Brinjal Curry, Baingan/Eggplant Masala
Brinjal Curry or Eggplant Masala is an absolutely tempting vegetarian dish, coated with a thick gravy, teeming with spices and tamarind. You will love the spicy, tangy gravy with delicious flavours. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/12/12/brinjal-curry-baingan-curry-eggplant-masala-recipe/
Kadachakka Mappas
Kadachakka-Mappas-Breadfruit-kadachakka-Curry-9
Kadachakka Mappas (Breadfruit Masala Curry) is a flavorful Vegetarian dish, popular in Central Kerala; a great treat for Indian curry lovers. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2018/06/05/kadachakka-mappas-breadfruit-kadachakka-curry/
Mezhukkupuratti / Stir fry Dishes:
Check these variety Mezhukkupuratti dishes:
Achinga Payar mezhukkupuratti
Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti
Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti/ Long Beans stir fry is a great side dish for rice. Mezhukkupuratti is a Kerala style preparation; vegetables are roasted on slow fire. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/07/29/achinga-payar-mezhukkupuratti-achinga-stir-fry/
Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti
Vendakka Ularth / Okra / Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti
Vendakka Mezhukkupuratti is a simple side dish for rice. Okra, also known as Lady’s Finger, Bhindi, Vendakka etc. has amazing health benefits. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2019/02/28/vendakka-ularth-okra-vendakka-mezhukkupuratti/
Chena Mezhukkupuratti
Chena Mezhukkupuratti / Yam Fry / Chena Fry
Chena Mezhukkupuratti is a very delicious side dish for rice, popular in Kerala. Chena or yam is stir fried with spices, which gives it amazing flavors. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/03/22/chena-mezhukkupuratti-yam-fry-chena-fry/
Van Payar Ularthiyathu
VanPayar Ularthiyathu
Vanpayar Ularthiyathu is a popular dish in Kerala served with rice and Kanji. This is our favourite dish during lent season, and helps us to balance our protein consumption. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/03/07/vanpayar-ularthiyathu-red-cow-peas/
Achinga Payar Kaya Mezhukkupuratti
Achinga Payar Kaya Mezhukkupuratti
Achinga Payar Kaya Mezhukkupuratti is a tasty and healthy side dish for rice. In Kerala, this super combo is a common dish for lunch. It is a very tasty and comfort food with the healthy benefits of Achinga Payar and Kaya. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/04/09/achinga-payar-kaya-mezhukkupuratti/
Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti
Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti
Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti is a healthy and delicious side dish for rice. It is quite simple to prepare and is also known as Kovakka poriyal. It is known as a therapeutic herb in Ayurveda and is a good source of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/04/03/kovakka-mezhukkupuratti-tindora-ivy-gourd-stir-fry/
Koorkka Mezhukkupuratti
koorkka mezhukkupuratti
Koorkka Mezhukkupuratti/ Sautéed Chinese Potato is a wonderful side dish, served with rice in Kerala. It is quite simple to prepare and quite delicious. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/10/14/koorkka-mezhukkupuratti-sauteed-chinese-potato/
Cherupayar Ularthiyathu
cherupayar ularthiyathu
Cherupayar Ularthiyathu is a healthy and tasty side dish for rice or Kanji. “Cherupayar” or Mung Beans, is a super food loaded with proteins and nutrients. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/02/27/cherupayar-ularthiyathu-mung-beans-fry/
Kaya Ularthiyathu
Kaya Ularthiyathu
Kaya Ularthiyathu is another favourite vegetarian side dish at my home. It is a simple dish prepared with Garlic and red chilies. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/12/02/kaya-ularthiyathu/
Kovakka Fry
Kovakkai fry
Crispy Kovakkai fry with onions and thengakothu (coconut) is a variety tasty dish and is relished especially during Nombu (abstinence period) by Christians. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/12/07/kovakkai-fry/
Crispy Pavakka Fry
Pavakka Fry (Bitter Gourd)
Pavakka Fry is special dish enjoyed by almost all Keralites. The crispy Pavakka fry is part of the daily lunch in most homes. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/11/07/crispy-pavakka-fry/
Thoran dishes:
Kerala style vegetable dishes prepared with scraped or ground coconut and green chilies are wonderful and delicious. Here is a collection of thoran recipes to choose from.
Beans Carrot Thoran
Beans Carrot Thoran
Beans Carrot Thoran is a healthy mix vegetable thoran and tastes good together. Loaded with Vitamins and minerals it is good combination with rice. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/12/04/beans-carrot-thoran/
Vazhakka Cherupayar Thoran
Vazhakka Cherupayar Thoran
Vazhakka Cherupayar thoran is another healthy combination thoran, that is highly nutritious with vitamins, minerals, fibers and proteins. Green Banana and Mung Dal thoran/ Cherupayar Vazhakka thoran is a great side for rice. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2019/02/18/vazhakka-cherupayar-thoran-cherupayar-kaya-thoran/
Avial
Avial, Kearala Sadhya
Avial is a traditional South Indian specialty dish, a delicious mix of vegetables cooked in a mildly spiced, ground coconut and curd gravy, seasoned with coconut oil. Avial is an indispensable dish for Sadhyas in Kerala, during festive occasions! Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/09/14/avial/
Peechinga Thoran
Peechinga Thoran / Ridge Gourd with coconut
Peechinga Thoran is highly nutritious and power packed with all vitamins, fiber and minerals. The deep green Peechinga helps to purify the blood and helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2018/08/02/peechinga-thoran-ridge-gourd-with-coconut/
Green Beans Thoran
Beans Thoran, Kerala Green Beans Thoran
Beans Thoran is a regular Kerala side dish for rice; Green Beans are prepared with Coconut and chilies and served with rice. It is quite simple to prepare and tastes wonderful.Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/03/03/beans-thoran-kerala-green-beans-thoran/
Van Payar Thoran
Van Payar or Red Cow Peas are loaded with nutrients, are rich in fiber, iron, proteins, vitamins and contains many anti oxidant properties. It also helps in digestion, aids weight loss and is great for your skin and hair. Check this wonderful way to prepare Van Payar: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/08/01/mushroom-thoran-koon-thoran/
Mushroom Thoran / Koon Thoran
Mushroom Thoran
Mushroom Thoran or Koon Thoran is a very delicious and highly nutritious food and a great side dish for rice. The earthy flavor of mushrooms are greatly refreshing and enjoyed by kids and adults alike. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/08/01/mushroom-thoran-koon-thoran/
Cheera Parippu Thoran
Cheera Parippu Thoran
Cheera Parippu/ Spinach and Lentils thoran is a nutritious vegetable side dish for rice. It is packed with an assortment of health benefits and makes your lunch or dinner extremely healthy.Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/02/22/cheera-parippu-thoran-spinach-lentils/
Kovakka Thoran
Kovakka Thoran ( Ivy gourd )
This special ‘Kovakka Thoran’ preparation has no turmeric and is easy to prepare. The flavor and taste is quite wonderful. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/11/20/kovakka-thoran-ivy-gourd/
Churakka Erissery
Churakka Erissery / Lauki / BottleGourd Errissery
Churakka Van Payar Erissery is a healthy vegetarian side dish, that is highly nutritious with vitamins, fibers and proteins. Bottle gourd is considered as a super vegetable. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2018/03/09/churakka-erissery-lauki-bottle-gourd-erissery/
Padavalanga Carrot thoran
Padavalanga Carrot Thoran (Snake Gourd)
Padavalanga Carrot Thoran/ Snake Gourd Carrot mix thoran is a simple yet healthy side dish for Kerala meals. Padavalanga/ Snake Gourd has many health benefits and as it is packed with fiber, nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/10/24/padavalanga-carrot-thoran-snake-gourd-thoran/
Cheru payar Cabbage Thoran
Cherupayar Cabbage Thoran
Cherupayar Cabbage Thoran is another great combination thoran with amazing health benefits. Loaded with health benefits, cherupayar does wonders to your diet. Check : https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/11/03/cherupayar-cabbage-thoran/
Sprouts Thoran/ Mulappicha Payar Thoran
Sprouts Thoran
Sprouts Thoran or Mulappicha Cherupayar thoran is a nutri rich thoran; loaded with healthy anti-oxidants and vitamins. Check this link to know how to prepare sprouts at home and for it health benefits: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/11/26/sprouts-thoran-mulappicha-payar-thoran/
Vazhakoombu Cherupayar Thoran
Vazhakoombu – Cherupayar Thoran
Vazhakoombu Cherupayar thoran (Banana Flower with Lentils) is a super delicious, highly nutritious thoran. It is a great healthy side dish for rice. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/01/09/vazhakoombu-cherupayar-thoran/
VanPayar Kaya thoran
Vanpayar Kaya Thoran (Kaya Payar Puzhukku)
VanPayar Kaya Thoran is a delicious and healthy thoran, packed with vitamins, fibers and proteins. This delightful combination of VanPayar and Kaya prepared with ground coconut and spices is a great dish for rice. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2017/04/14/vanpayar-kaya-thoran-kaya-payar-puzhukku/
Beans Carrot Thoran
Beans Carrot Thoran
Beans and carrot thoran is a great combination thoran and rich in vitamins and nutrients. With added health benefits, it is a great side dish for rice. Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2015/12/04/beans-carrot-thoran-carrot-beans-thoran/
Koottu Erissery
Erissery
Erissery is an essential item in Kerala Sadya, the elaborate vegetarian spread on Banana leaves. This special Koottu Erissery has Mathanga, Chena and Kaya along with red cow peas tastes just delicious! Check: https://meemiskitchen.com/2016/04/12/koottu-erissery-sadya-special/
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