Jack Fruit Jam
- 01
- November
- 2009
Jack Fruit Jam: Chakka Varati. Pala Pazha Halwa. Palapazham Halwa/Jam. Chakka Varattiyadhu. My Mommy learnt this recipe from her friend Geetha (whose native is Palakkad). Mommy learnt bunch of Kerala specialities from her(will share with you’ll in future). Both my Mother and Geetha Auntie are excellent singers, all they do is sing and cook together. […]
Fish Molee
- 26
- March
- 2009
Fish Molee: Kerala Fish Stew. Fish in Coconut Sauce. Meen Thengai-Paal Kuzhambu. Fish Moli. This fish was caught by AK’s friend Davi Doss from his home pond, at Water Valley, Mississippi. Although went for fishing couple of times with my cooking class crew, it really didnt budge any luck to me…only thing I wasted my […]
Vanjiram Fry / King Fish Fry – Kerala Style
- 09
- September
- 2008
Vanjiram Fry using Banana Leaves: Actually its a bake/steam cooking recipe! But my brother insisted on frying them….as he liked the idea of plantain leaves giving a smoky odour to your fish. Well…we both were experimenting in my Mom’s kitchen(back home). We steamed the fish first(well-wrapped in plantain leaves) and saved it for calorie counters! […]
Pavakkai Pitlai – Kerala Style
- 13
- November
- 2007
Pavakkai Pitlai:(wet) Bitter Gourd Pitlai(version 2). Ingredients: Bitter Gourds 1/4 kiloThoor dal 2-4 fistfulSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonJaggery 1 small gooseberry sizeTamarind paste 1/4 spoonCoconut oil few spoons. To be Toasted and Wet-Ground to Thick Paste: Dry red chilies 6Chana dal 1-2 spoonsUrad dal 1-2 spoonsPeppecorns 1-2 spoonsCumin seeds 1 spoonCoriander seeds 1-2 […]
Kathirikai Theeyal
- 01
- July
- 2007
Kathirikkai Theeyal:(Kerala Style) Kathirikkai Kara-Kuzhambu. Brijal in Rich Tamarind-Coconut Sauce. Egg-Plants in Tamarind-Coconut Gravy. Baingan Pulusu. Ingredients: Indian Violet Egg-plants 6-8Coconut 1 small- gratedPurple Onions 1 choppedGarlic 10-15 beads – crushedCountry Tomatoes 2-3 choppedTamarind – Cricket ball size SaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili Powder 1-2 spoonsJaggery 1 spoonRice Flour 1-2 spoonsSesame oil 1/4 cup. For Seasoning: […]
Fish Stew – Kerala Style Meen Vadichadhu
- 09
- February
- 2007
Also Known As: Kerala Style Fish Stew. Meen Thanni Kuzhambu. Meen Vadichadhu. Chapalu Pulusu. Machili Stew. Machili Ki Soup to go with Rice. Fish Soup to go with Rice. Meen Curry. This particular fish curry (stew) has an interesting ingredient in it called ‘Penam Puli’ or ‘Perum Puli’ or ‘Kodakka Puli’ in Tamil and ‘Kodam […]
Chakka Pradhaman – Kerala Special
- 22
- February
- 2006
Other Names Chaka Pradhaman. Jack Fruit Payasam. Jack Fruit Kheer. Pala Pazha Payasam. I love Kerala Cuisine for a variety of reasons. Number one, it’s very close to nature and it pleases my aesthetic senses. Secondly, the proper usage of native ingredients and freshness sealed in every level. In general, the cooking methods and presentation…everything […]
Aappam / Kerala Aappam
- 01
- February
- 2006
Appam: Aappam. Aapam. Vellai Aappam. Plain Aappam. Ingredients: Parboiled rice 1 cup Raw rice 1 cup Just handful of urad dal Fenugreek seeds 1 spoon Salt Soda Method: Mix all the above said ingredients except salt and soda. Soak them in water for about 5 hours. Wet grind them to thin batter. One can use […]
