A healthy side dish with drum stick leaves.
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green chilli
Karimeen Masala
( 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….
Coriander chutney toast
(Bread slices dipped in to coriander leaf based batter and shallow fried)
This corriander chutney toast has rich flavor of coriander leaves.it is very easy to prepare.it is mild spicy and delicious.it is prepared by dipping the bread slices in a rich coriander flavored batter,then they are shallow fried….
Kozhi Ada (Koyiada or Savory chicken or meat pockets)
Kozhi Ada is another Malabar special crispy delight.This traditional Malabar Moplah snack is a savory crisp pockets filled with chicken/meat.this super crunchy folded pockets are similar to samosas,but the filling and shape is different.the traditional kozhiada’s are really small….
Stir fried bitter gourd
Bitter gourd fried with coconut flakes ,green chili and curry leaves.a perfect crunch and simple Kerala side dish usually served with rice and moru curry.
the preparation steps are very simple,the combination of bitter guard and coconut flakes are really mouthwatering .The flavor of curry leaves and green chili gives a special taste and coconut offsets the bitterness,goes well with rice and simple moru curry….
Avial (North Kerala style)
mixed vegetables with crushed coconut and thick curd.
Avial is a traditional dish of Kerala.its an integral part of the traditional Kerala sadya.It has many variations and it is one of the easiest vegetable dishes to make….
Bread Nirachathu (bread roll)
Chicken 65
chicken 65 is one of my favorite starters,this delicious, deep fried and spicy chicken dish originating from Chennai,South India as an entree or quick snack.There are so many variations of chicken 65 but the main ingredient is red chili.The origin of chicken 65 is a bit of confusing there are many different stories claiming its origins….
Olan……….
Olan is a simple,less spicy and traditional side dish of Kerala(South India).It is usually served as a part of sadya (traditional vegetarian feast of Kerala,India)). Olan is made with ash gourd/winter melon,black eyed beans and coconut milk. So enjoy the unique taste of Olan…………..
pavaka mezhukkupurati
(Kerala style sauteed bitter gourd)
this simple side dish is very popular in Kerala,which is usually served with rice.it is one among our most liked veggies. Bitter gourd contains very low calories,high dietary fiber and essential vitamins.so here is the recipe for Kerala style sauteed bitter gourd….