by Meena Meenattoor | Feb 27, 2016
Cherupayar Ularthiyathu (Mung Beans fry) 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. It is prepared in a variety of ways and is great with rice and Rotis/... 
by Meena Meenattoor | Feb 12, 2016
Vendakka Mappas / Okra/ Lady’s Finger Mappas Vendakka Mappas; the spicy Okra Masala curry is my special dish for Lunch today. When you hear the name Mappas, Karimeen Mappas and Beef Mappas Curry is what comes to your mind, right? Vendakka Mappas is equally tasty dish... 
by Meena Meenattoor | Jan 9, 2016
Vazhakoombu Cherupayar Thoran / Vazhapoovu thoran Vazhakoombu Cherupayar thoran (Banana Flower with Lentils) is a super delicious, highly nutritious thoran. In Kerala, most of the houses will have Banana trees in their backyard. Bananas, ripened or raw, the flower... 
by Meena Meenattoor | Dec 7, 2015
Kovakkai fry (Ivy Gourd/ Tindora fry) Kovakkai fry (Ivy Gourd/ Tindora fry), is not very popular like Pavakka fry (Bitter gourd fry) in Kerala, although it is tastier. I was surprised to know that many of my friends have not even tried this. Crispy Kovakkai fry with... 
by Meena Meenattoor | Dec 4, 2015
Beans Carrot Thoran / Carrot and Beans Thoran Beans Carrot Thoran is a great vegetable side dish for rice. My mother used to make this often at home, I think she started making it with leftover beans and carrot. During my childhood, I was a poor eater, and hated beans...
