Authentic Delicacies From A Malabari Kitchen
Neyyappam is a Kerala Special snack made with rice flour and jaggery .its a very popular and tasty snack with a crispy out side and soft spongy inside.the batter is almost same like unniyappam but the preparation method and shape is different….
(Steamed banana and wheat flour or rice flour dumplings)
“Wish you all a very very Happy Onam”
I hope you are all set for the Onam celebrations. I am also busy with the arrangements.This year Onam is on Friday so we are really happy.Being an expatriate I really miss most of the celebrations and family get-together .but We celebrate special occasions always with our friends,with a mini sadya…
Pachadi is the traditional south Indian side dish and it is a part of Kerala Sadya. There are different varieties of pachadis,Today’s recipe is beetroot pachadi.
Pachadi is preparing with fresh vegetables ,coconut. green chili and curd.These are the key ingredients.Finely cooked vegetables mixed with curd and coconut paste then tampered in oil with fried mustard seeds and curry leaves. Pachadi isusually serves with rice…
( healthy iftar drink made with semolina,milk and coconut milk)
Thari kanchi or Thari kachiyathu (semolina porridge) is an inevitable delicacy during Iftar.This healthy and refreshing drink is usually made in the evening while breaking fast.semolina is easily digestible and this drink will give energy and refreshment after a long day fast. this is different from the normal porridge,or I can say this is similar to payasam….
(classic Malabar dessert )
Pal vazhaka or sago dessert is a classic Kozhikodan (Calicut) delight.It is commonly prepared during Ramadan.Sago cooked with coconut milk and ripe plantain.a very delicious and easy dessert….
Coconut rice is a simple rice preparation with a rich coconut flavor.it is very common and famous in the Southern regions of India.Where the rice is cooked in coconut milk and garnished with chili,nuts and grated coconut.There are different variation.You can see this rice preparation all over the world , I prepared South Indian style….
(Kerala style stir fried or sauteed beetroot)
This colorful and healthy veggie is a part of my everyday meal. Thoran means stir fried veggie seasoned with coconut, mustard and curry leaves.its a dry vegetable preparation and a part of everyday Kerala meal….
(Chicken cooked in mild spicy yellow curry sauce and fresh cream.)
recipe source:Madyamam Ruchi 2015 edition.
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( Fried Karimeen/pearl spot/green chromide in coconut milk and red curry sauce)
karimeen or pearl spot is a favorite fish of Keralites and it is the official state fish.This fleshy and oval shaped fish is a fresh water fish and it is found in through out Kerala especially back waters of Kottayam and Alapuzha.This oval shaped fish got its name because of the white shiny diamond like spots over its body….
