Kadala Curry / Spicy Kerala Kadala Curry Kadala and Puttu is a very popular and traditional breakfast dish in Kerala. The spicy Kadala curry and Rice Puttu is considered a great combination although it goes well with Appam, Neer Dosa and Idiyappam also. Kadala (Black...
Sprouts Thoran / Mulappicha Payar Thoran Sprouts Thoran or Mulappicha Cherupayar thoran is a nutri rich thoran; a great side dish for rice.My love for sprouts started only a few years back. I had tasted sprouts in salads and was not much fascinated by the health...
Kovakka Thoran/ Ivy Gourd Thoran Kovakka Thoran is a healthy and tasty thoran/ Side dish to have with rice. This special ‘Kovakka Thoran’ preparation has no turmeric and is easy to prepare. Kovakka or Ivy gourd is a favourite vegetable in my family. When...
Palak Soup/ Healthy Palak Soup/ Spinach SoupPalak Soup is a very nutritious, simple yet delicious soup and a great appetizer. The onion and garlic in Spinach / Palak Soup give great flavours and the green chilly and pepper spices it up. I first had Palak Soup in Dubai...
Brinjal Masala Brinjal Masala is a delicious dish that pairs well with Rotis. Brinjal, known in many names such as Eggplant, Aubergine, Baingan, Vazhuthananga, was not one of my favourite vegetables when I was growing up. But after marriage and some health /...
Papaya ThoranPapaya Thoran is a great vegetable side dish for rice in Kerala. Kerala is blessed with Papaya trees, with almost all houses in village areas having one or two in their backyard. Papaya is a wonder fruit and whether unripe, semi ripe or ripe it has many...
