Vellarikka Pachadi – Kerala Sadya style Vellarikka Pachadi/ Kichadi is an important dish for Kerala Sadya. Yellow Cucumber or Vellari is also used for Sambar and Avial. Pachadi/ Kichadi is also made with Green Mangoes, Pavakka / Bitter Gourd, Unripe green...
Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti/ Tindora / Ivy gourd stir fry Kovakka Mezhukkupuratti is a healthy and delicious side dish for rice. It is quite simple to prepare and is also known as Kovakka poriyal, Tindora stir fry etc. In Kerala, Kovakka is a household vegetable; a...
Instant Mango Pickle /Kadumanga/ Kerala Kaduku Manga Instant Mango Pickle or Kerala style Cut Mango Pickle is known by many names like Kaduku Manga, Kadumanga Achar, Nadan manga achar or Instant Mango pickle. Kerala is blessed with Mango trees and a variety of...
Chena Mezhukkupuratti/ Yam fry / Chena Fry Chena Mezhukkupuratti, also known as Elephant foot yam Fry, is very popular in Kerala. Since it is available throughout the year, a variety of dishes are made with Chena, like, Chena Mezhukkupuratti/ Chena stir fry, Chena...
Bhindi Masala/Okra/Vendakka Masala Bhindi Masala/Okra Masala is an aromatic, delicious and nutritious vegetable side dish. It is a very popular vegetable with innumerable health benefits and is also known as Vendakka, Okra and Ladies’ Finger. Okra/Bhindi is a...
VanPayar Ularthiyathu (Red Cow Peas)VanPayar Ularthiyathu is a slightly modified version of the classic Kerala style Vanpayar Ularthiyathu. It is a popular dish in Kerala served with rice and Kanji, and a favourite item in my home. We are all great fans of these...
