by Meena Meenattoor | Apr 9, 2017
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. The tender Achinga Payar is known by several names like yard beans, String Beans or long Beans... 
by Meena Meenattoor | Apr 6, 2017
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... 
by Meena Meenattoor | Apr 3, 2017
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... 
by Meena Meenattoor | Mar 29, 2017
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... 
by Meena Meenattoor | Mar 7, 2017
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...
