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mathanga erisheri / kerala pumpkin curry

Mathanga Erisheri – Kerala Pumpkin Curry

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

Naadan Beef Ularthiyathu / Kerala Style Beef Fry

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 […]

potato carrot beetroot mezhukkupuratti or stir-fry kerala style

Potato Carrot Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti / Stir-Fry

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 […]