Appam, Palappam without coconut, Aval Appam Appam is a favourite breakfast in Kerala. Palappam, Appam, Vellayappam are all differerent names for the lacy Rice pancakes, traditionally prepared with fermented rice and coconut batter. Aval Appam is a modified version of...
Tomato Rice with Coconut Milk/ Tomato RiceTomato Rice or Tomato Biriyani is the latest recipe in my Lunch box collection! I am always on the lookout for variety lunch box ideas that are healthy, tasty and filling. Apart from sandwiches, Noodles and Chappathi rolls, I...
Sadhya Recipes / Kerala Sadya/ Vegetarian Sadya: Sadhya recipes to celebrate Onam and Vishu in style with family and friends. The whole of Kerala is getting ready to welcome the Annual festival, heartily celebrated by all Keralites. This Onam week, meemiskitchen...
Sambar/ Sambar Recipe / South Indian SambarSambar / Sambhar is a classic South Indian dish; a lentil stew with spices and vegetables. It is a popular accompaniment for rice, Idli, Vada and Dosas. Also, it is an inevitable dish for Onam, Vishu and traditional Kerala...
Mathanga Payasam/ Mathanga Aval Payasam Mathanga Payasam/ Pumpkin Payasam with Aval (Beaten rice flakes) is a sweet delight, prepared in a creamy, Jaggery and coconut milk Concoction. With only a few days left for Onam (most important festival of Kerala), the whole of...
Homemade Chicken Tikka Pizza Recipe Baking a fresh, bakery-worthy pizza at home often feels intimidating, but I promise you it is not a herculean task! With a handful of pantry staples and a little patience while your dough rises, you can bring the unmistakable...
Veppilakkatti / Nadan Veppilakatti/ 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. It is popular in Palakkad region and Central Kerala. In Palakkad region,...
Meatball Curry / Kerala Meat Ball Curry Meatball Curry is a Syrian Christian delicacy, popular in Central Kerala. It is a great dish to serve your guests, along with Chappathi/ Rotis, Appam, Neer dosa, Vellayappam, Naan or Idiyappam. It is also known as Beef Mappas or...
Authentic Pavakka Theeyal (Kerala Bitter Gourd Curry) Pavakka Theeyal is one of the truest expressions of traditional Kerala home cooking. In Malayalam, Theeyal literally implies “burnt dish,” referring to the art of slowly roasting fresh grated coconut...
Sambar Powder /Homemade Sambar Powder recipe Sambar Powder / Sambar Podi is a Curry Masala powder used to prepare South Indian style Sambar. Homemade Sambar Powder is fresher and more aromatic. This Onam, I am sharing my Homemade Sambar Podi recipe with you all. For...
