Avial is a traditional dish of Kerala prepared during feasts and festivals and eaten as an accompaniment with hot steamed rice, but I like with rotis. My dad who is a good cook used to tell how avial came into existence. After a big feast there used to be Read More ...
Cucumber or vellarikka(malayalam) or kheera(hindi) has mild flavour and is high in water content. It can be eaten raw, fermented or cooked. Cucumber has antioxidant properties, it fights cancer, is anti inflammatory, helps in weight loss and aids in digestion. It contains multiple B viamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5 Read More ...
Okhra is commonly known as ladies finger and is high in medicinal and nutritional value. It has antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties, good for bones, lowers cholesterol, relieves constipation and good for hair. It contains Vitamin B, Vitamin C, calcium , folic acid, rich in fiber and low in calories. Read More ...
Though strange in appearance, taste and name, snake gourd has lot of health benefits. It helps in maintaining healthy heart, aids in digestion, boosts immunity, prevents constipation and helps to detoxify body. In this recipe snake gourd is cooked with yellow split dal and coconut-cumin puree. This gives a distinct flavorful Read More ...
Poori is a snack or light meal commonly consumed in Indian subcontinent. It is mostly served as breakfast or served at special ceremonial functions along with a vegetarian curry. It is prepared with either atta (whole wheat flour) or maida (refined wheat flour). Here I have used wheat flour Read More ...
Mulakushyam/moloshyam is a delicious main curry in Kerala cuisine( south India). It is a combination of toor dal, coconut and any one vegetable (drumstick, cabbage, snake gourd, raw jackfruit etc). This main dish is served with plain steaming rice on top with a drop of ghee. When I went Read More ...
Drumstick leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant. It is rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin k, manganese, phosphorus, calcium and other essential nutrients. Drumstick builds immunity against joint pain, mouth ulcer, fever and eye diseases. It has the power of reducing sugar level Read More ...
Jackfruit is a healthy fruit with no fat but high energy. It contains high amount of nutrients, is an antioxidant and good for eye sight. It strengthens immune function and protects from flu, cold and infections. Diabetic people can enjoy this fruit making sure to add some physical activity. INGREDIENTS Read More ...
Pachadi/khichdi/raita is a vegetarian dish where vegetables or fruits are cooked in coconut paste and yogurt. It is a traditional Kerala dish which is prepared during Onam festival and sadhyas. In this recipe coconut paste and yogurt are added to cooked tomatoes. Mustard seeds which are ground with coconut brings Read More ...
Drumsticks contains high amount of calcium and iron, good for bones. It is loaded with minerals and proteins. Murungakkai errisery is a traditional Kerala dish prepared during sadhya and festivals. It is very easy to prepare. In this recipe drumsticks are cooked in coconut and cumin paste. Cumin seeds brings Read More ...
