Theeyal is a traditional Kerala dish. Shallots, coriander seeds, chillies and coconut is roasted and added to the vegetable with tamarind pulp. It almost tastes like sambar. It gets its  rich brown gravy from roasted onion -coconut paste and tamarind. Vegetables from which theeyal can be made are shallots,okra,   Read More ...

Vegetable stew is a simple, healthy,easy and delicately flavoured dish. It is a traditional dish of Kerala and is  known as ‘ishtu’. There are little variations in other regions of India. Whole spices in the dish gives an aromatic fragrance and flavour to the vegetables.Main ingredients are vegetables, whole spices,   Read More ...

  Chick peas are good source of protein, boosts iron, lowers bad cholesterol,wards off hunger cravings and protects women against osteoporosis. Chick peas can be used in salads, soups and stews. This chick pea curry I learnt from my mom. Usually she makes as a side dish for dosa and   Read More ...

    Chick peas belongs to legume family and is very nutritious. It lowers cholesterol and contain phytochemicals called saponins which can act as antioxidants. Kadla kootu curry is a vegetarian traditional dish which is prepared during sadhya in kerala. Boiled chick peas and yam are cooked in a coconut   Read More ...

Mangoes are called the king of fruits and it is extremely rich in minerals, antioxidant vitamins, fiber and digestive enzymes. It is low in  fat and  calorie. They are very tasty and have flashy yellow colour. They are available in plenty during summers. This recipe is an Indian dish prepared   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.   Read More ...

    Moru/yoghurt curry is a very light and easy to make dish. As a child I was not that fond of this dish but that changed after marriage. My hubby is very fond of this dish. If I am in a hurry I make this dish. The seasoning adds   Read More ...

 Kerala style ishtu or stew made of coconut milk with potatoes, onion and ginger is very popular in Kerala. This side dish is a breakfast dish and is usually served with idli, dosa, appam and even it goes well with bread. My mom’s ishtu is so mouth watering and it   Read More ...

Sambar is a South Indian gravy dish. There are lot of varieties of Sambar. As I am from Palakkad I like my mom’s way of making sambar. Sambar can be taken with idli, dosa , vada etc. for breakfast or with rice in the afternoon. INGREDIENTS Toor dal       Read More ...

  Pachadi is a traditional south indian dish which is almost similar to north indian raitas. It is served as a side dish  on occasions such as Onam, Vishu and sadhya. There are different  varieties of Pachadi and here I am going to make with beetroot. Beetroot pachadi is made   Read More ...