Onam is around the corner and I’m beyond excited! Being a Malayali, Onam is an important part of my culture, and also one of my favorite festivals. I can never have enough of Onam sadhya, or as a true Malayali would say – ‘onasadhya’! It is a traditional vegetarian feast […]
Chicken stew or Kozhi Ishtu is a quintessential part of Easter and Christmas breakfast menu in Kerala. Creamy and fragrant, chicken stew is light on spices unlike most Indian curries. It is often served with appam, a steamed fermented pancake made of rice and coconut milk. Appam and stew are […]
Payasam is a rich and creamy pudding from the Indian subcontinent, that is served for almost every special occasion, be it birthdays, weddings, graduation ceremonies, or festivals – basically, any happy event! In North India, payasam is called ‘kheer‘. A ‘sadhya’ (Kerala traditional feast) end with payasam served as dessert. […]
Yayy! Onam is right around the corner! I have been quite busy trying to put together some recipes so you guys can make a mini onasadhya. An indispensable part of a sadhya is Kadumaanga achaar (green mango pickle). Moreover, I am a pickle addict – I always look for reasons […]
Pulissery (or pulisheri) is a traditional seasoned buttermilk curry from Kerala cuisine. It tastes a bit sour (‘puli’ in Malayalam) because it contains yogurt, hence the name ‘pulissery’. Served in a typical Kerala Sadhya, it is a popular Onam and Vishu recipe. A sadhya would be incomplete without a pulissery, […]
Pachadi is a mildly spiced yoghurt side dish from South Indian cuisine – each state has its own version of pachadi. It is a South-Indian raita. The pachadi in this post is how it is made in Kerala. It can be made with different vegetables, but beetroot pachadi is the […]
Thoran, a simple side dish from Kerala cuisine, is a mildly spiced sauté of finely chopped vegetables with grated coconut. This is one of those few Indian dishes that don’t require many spices or a lot of oil. Kerala is a state in the southern part of India, known for […]
Mathanga Erisheri or Kerala Pumpkin Curry is a coconut-based curry that is a typical sadhya recipe for festivals like Onam and Vishu. It is also made for regular meals as an accompaniment with rice. Try mixing it with matta rice (Kerala red rice), ghee and papadom (papad) – the best […]
Naadan Beef Ularthiyathu / Kerala Style Beef Fry is a traditional side dish of the Central Travancore region of Kerala. This way of cooking beef is very popular among the Syrian Christian community of Kerala. However, we Malayalees, irrespective of our communities, are super proud of our beef fry! It […]
A quick, healthy and vibrant South Indian stir-fry dish, Potato Carrot Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti, can be prepared in a jiffy and served with rice! This is also a great onasadya recipe! Mezhukkupuratti is a regular side dish for rice in Kerala – and probably the one I cook most often. This […]