Recipes From Cuisine: കേരളം
Vaazha koombu thoran | Banana Flower Stir Fry | കൊടപ്പൻ | വാഴകൂമ്പ് തോരൻ
Vaazha koombu thoran | Banana flower stir fry Vaazha koombu ( Kodappan കൊടപ്പൻ /വാഴകൂമ്പ് in Malayalam) or Banana Flower is also commonly used as vegetables for cooking. Banana flowers have abundant uses in the kitchen including making soup, vegetable stews and salads. This thoran is a delicious stir-fry which is usually ...
Read moreEla Ada | Poovada | Onam പൂവട
Ela Ada | Poovada | പൂവട Thiruvonam is the most auspicious day during the Onam festival. Onam is the state festival of Kerala. Ela Ada or Poovada is a typical breakfast item on Thiruvonam day, Ada is traditionally a popular snack from Kerala. It is very tasty and simple to make. Ada ...
Read moreChakka varatti | ചക്ക വരട്ടി | Jackfruit Jam
Chakka varatti / Jackfruit Preserve / Jackfruit Jam Chakka Varatti is basically a method to preserve the Jackfruit which is made when jack fruits are lavishly available in season. Jackfruit is a seasonal fruit and it grows more in almost all parts of Kerala. So people preserve them for off-season by preparing ...
Read moreChakka Varuthathu | Jackfruit Chips | ചക്ക വറുത്തത്
Chakka Varuthathu | Jackfruit Chips | ചക്ക വറുത്തത് Chakka varuthathu is an authentic chips of Kerala. Jackfruit chips have the highest sodium content which is around 226 mg of sodium per 30 g serving. Chakka Chips is very tasty, crispy and healthy snack food, which can be stored in air-tight containers for ...
Read moreEllunda / Sesame Seed Balls / എള്ളുണ്ട
Ellunda / Sesame Seed Balls Sesame seed is one of the oldest oil seed crops. Sesame seeds are known as ‘ ellu ‘ in Malayalam. Sesame seeds mixed with heated jaggery is made into balls and bars similar to peanut brittle and eaten as snacks. The Sesame seeds are especially ...
Read morePalada Payasam / പാലട പായസം / Palada Pradhaman
Palada Payasam / പാലട പായസം Palada Payasam is served usually at the end of Kerala Sadhya along with pappadam and banana. Palada is made using ‘Ada’ which is made using ground rice. Palada Payasam is delicious and tasty sweet especially served during special ocassions like birthdays, Onam Sadya, Vishu,..etc. Try this recipe for ...
Read moreKaya Varuthathu / Banana Chips / നേന്ത്രക്കായ വറുത്തത്
Kaaya Varuthathu / Banana Chips Kaya Varuthathu / Banana chips is a simple snack and special for the Onam Sadya. Sliced banana fried in coconut oil and sprinkle with salt is called kaaya varuthathu or upperi in Malayalam. Banana chips is a popular snack of Kerala and children’s one of the ...
Read moreUlli Theeyal – Shallots Curry – ഉള്ളി തീയല് recipe
Ulli Theeyal – Shallots Curry Theeyal, which means “burnt dish”, is a typical Kerala dish featuring burnt coconut and is usually dark brown in color. It gets its color from the browning of coconut and also from tamarind. Ulli Theeyal is a Kerala delicacy made with shallots or small onions cooked in a roasted ...
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