A simple, smoky Kerala-style chutney made with fire-roasted egg fruit (Brinjal), raw mango, coconut, and spices. This rustic chutney is prepared without a mixer, keeping the authentic flavour and texture intact. Perfect as a touching for rice meals. 🥬 Ingredients Egg Fruit (Brinjal) – 1 Mango (small pieces) – 3 pieces(If mango is not sour, … Continue reading 🍆 Egg Fruit–Mango Chutney
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A bold and flavourful chutney made with small Indian anchovies, raw mango, coconut, and gentle spices—simple, nourishing, and deeply rooted in coastal home cooking. About This Chutney Anchovy chutney was a practical and flavour-packed preparation in many coastal homes, especially when larger fish were unavailable. Known as Kozhuva in Malayalam and by many other names … Continue reading Fried Anchovy (Kozhuva) Chutney
During the jackfruit season in Kerala, we enjoy a variety of dishes made from both raw and ripe jackfruit. This Instant Eggless Jackfruit Pudding is a unique and delightful creation using ripe, soft jackfruit. Naturally sweet, aromatic, and melt-in-the-mouth, it tastes almost like ice cream — yet is completely traditional and comforting. You may also … Continue reading 🍮 Delicious Instant Eggless Jackfruit Pudding – A Must-Try Kerala Dessert 🌴
Chacka kuru, or jackfruit seeds, are an often-overlooked part of Kerala’s traditional cooking. In earlier households, nothing from the jackfruit tree was wasted. The seeds were cleaned, cooked, and turned into nourishing side dishes that were filling, flavourful, and economical. This chacka kuru olath is a simple stir-fry made with cooked jackfruit seeds, onions, spices, … Continue reading Chakka Kuru Olath – Jackfruit Seed Stir-Fry (Kerala Style)
Watch on You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xi-VARUaEgw A scientifically proven mantra to obtain physical, mental and spiritual health (Holistic health). Dear Readers, please note all that is written here are the outcome of my research and understanding of a Universal Prayer, the “Gayathri Mantra”. Thanks to all the YouTube contributors and writers. References are all at the … Continue reading Heal Mind, Body and Spirit with ‘Gayathri Mantra’
Today I am presenting to you a rare fruit which has earned name and fame lately for its benefit in preventing or curing cancer. In some parts of Kerala it is called Mullatha, it is also known as Piruthi Chacka/Plathi Chacka. In English it is called Sour soup. Mostly people use its ripe fruit for … Continue reading Mullatha Thoran
Multigrain bread pudding is a simple home-style dessert made with everyday kitchen ingredients. This steamed pudding is soft, mildly sweet, and nourishing, making it suitable for all age groups. Prepared without baking, it reflects the traditional practice of steaming desserts and using natural sweeteners like jaggery or honey. Why This Dessert Fits a Traditional Kitchen … Continue reading Easy and Delicious Multigrain Bread Pudding
Fish pickle has long been a treasured preparation in traditional Kerala kitchens, especially in coastal homes. Made to preserve fish for longer periods, it was prepared with care using generous spices, oil, and vinegar. What began as a practical method of preservation is today enjoyed as a rich delicacy, valued for its deep flavour and … Continue reading Traditional Spicy Fish Pickle
Raw mango chutney is one of the most common and beloved preparations from traditional Kerala homes. In earlier days, this chutney was made in almost every household—rich or poor—during mango season. The ingredients were simple, affordable, and easily available, making it an everyday side dish rather than a special treat. What was once daily food … Continue reading Traditional Raw Mango Chutney
Instant Onion and Lemon Pickle is a quick, no-cook accompaniment made with raw onion, lemon juice, spice, and oil. It is prepared in minutes and pairs well with simple meals, adding freshness and mild heat without the need for cooking or long resting time. Why This Pickle Works for Quick Meals No Cooking Required All … Continue reading Instant Onion and Lemon Pickle (No-Cook Recipe)
Oil-free chicken lollipops cooked with spices served with rice and chapati
Vegetable & Mutton Kuruma is a rich and aromatic curry that brings together tender mutton, wholesome vegetables, and traditional Kerala spices in a flavorful masala gravy. This delicious combination makes it a perfect main course for family meals, special occasions, or festive lunches. The dish blends the goodness of protein-rich mutton with a medley of … Continue reading Vegetable & Mutton Kuruma – A Hearty Kerala-Style Dish
Traditional Use of Sweet Potato Sweet potato has long been a nourishing root in traditional homes, prepared in simple ways such as boiling, mashing, or lightly sweetening. When combined with coconut and mild sweetness, it became a comforting dish enjoyed without heavy spices or elaborate cooking. Creamy Sweet Potato reflects traditional food wisdom—minimal ingredients, gentle … Continue reading Creamy Sweet Potato
Eggless Chicken Cutlets are a popular homemade snack prepared using cooked minced chicken, gentle spices, and mashed potato for binding. These cutlets are shallow-fried until golden and crisp, making them suitable for evening snacks, gatherings, or light meals. Prepared without egg, this recipe relies on traditional spice combinations and bread crumbs to achieve good texture … Continue reading Eggless Chicken Cutlets – A Simple Homestyle Snack
Sweet potato has been a quiet staple in traditional homes for generations. Long before packaged snacks and refined foods became common, families relied on boiled sweet potato dishes to stay full, nourished, and energetic through the day. Prepared with minimal ingredients and gentle seasoning, sweet potato salad reflects the same food wisdom seen in traditional … Continue reading Sweet Potato (Puzhungiya Mathura Kizhangu) Salad – Quick & Simple Homemade Dish
Chicken Rice Changu is a unique and delightful snack that blends minced chicken with soft rice flour dough, crafted into adorable shapes and steamed to tender perfection. Tender chicken seasoned with spices fills each fragrant rice flour cup, creating a satisfying bite that’s equally great as a snack or light meal. This recipe combines simple … Continue reading Chicken Rice Changu – Savory Steamed Chicken & Rice Flour Bites
Pazhampori, also known as Banana Flakes or lovingly called “Bolly” in some regions of Kerala, is one of the most popular traditional tea-time snacks. Made using ripe Kerala bananas coated in a mixture of rice flour batter and deep-fried until golden, Pazhampori is enjoyed both as a snack and a comfort food across generations. Simple … Continue reading Delicious Pazhampori (Banana Flakes) – A Traditional Kerala Two-in-One Snack
Chicken Upma is a delicious and satisfying twist on the classic South Indian upma. By adding tender pieces of chicken to semolina (rava), this dish becomes a wholesome and flavorful meal that works perfectly for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It combines the light texture of traditional upma with savory chicken and aromatic spices for … Continue reading Chicken Upma Recipe
Egg Thoran is a quick, homely Kerala-style stir-fry made with egg, onion, tomato, and mild spices. Prepared in minutes, this dish is a lifesaver on busy days, unexpected guest visits, or when you want a nutritious side without elaborate cooking. Rooted in Kerala’s everyday kitchen traditions, Egg Thoran follows the same philosophy as most Thoran … Continue reading Quick and Easy Egg Thoran – A Simple Kerala Side Dish
Unniappam is one of Kerala’s most beloved traditional sweet snacks, deeply rooted in cultural and religious practices. It is commonly prepared as Nercha (offering) in churches and temples, and also enjoyed as a tea-time snack in many homes. Traditionally, Unniappam is cooked in a special iron pan called the Unniyappam chatti. However, this recipe is … Continue reading Unniappam – A Traditional Kerala Sweet with Sacred Roots
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