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 22, 2017
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...
by Meena Meenattoor | Mar 20, 2017
Kadai Mushroom MasalaKadai Mushroom Masala is a classic Indian dish; flavorful and delicious with aromatic spices in onion tomato gravy cooked in a Kadai. The colorful bell peppers/ Capsicum and the coriander leaves compliments the buttery mushrooms well and makes the...
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...