This Ube Evening Snack with Chutney is a simple, nourishing Kerala-style preparation made with boiled yam and served with a spicy green chilli chutney or any preferred accompaniment. Cooked gently until just tender, the yam retains its natural flavour and texture, making it a wholesome and comforting evening snack. Minimal ingredients, careful cooking, and traditional … Continue reading Purple Ube /White Ube Evening Snack with Chutney – A Kerala Classic
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Dugdha Banana Dessert is a gentle, soothing Kerala sweet that celebrates the natural sweetness of ripe bananas blended with rich coconut milk and warm aromatic spices. Rooted in South Indian culinary traditions, this dessert is light yet indulgent, allowing the flavours of banana and coconut to shine without overpowering additions. Creamy, fragrant, and comforting, it … Continue reading 🍌 Dugdha Banana Dessert – A Creamy Kerala Delight 🥥
This Delicious Wheat Flour Cake is soft, moist, and full of comforting flavours, made using simple pantry ingredients and cooked without an oven. Lightly flavoured with coffee and vanilla, and finished with a smooth cocoa icing, this cake is perfect for birthdays, family celebrations, or simple tea-time indulgence. Prepared with whole wheat flour and ghee, … Continue reading 🎂 Delicious Wheat Flour Cake – A Soft & Homestyle Treat ☕🍫
This Coconut Cocoa Cake is a soft, gently sweet, and comforting vegan dessert made entirely with simple pantry ingredients. Born during the Covid-19 lockdown, this recipe reflects a time when creativity replaced convenience, and home kitchens turned limitations into beautiful experiments. With coconut milk, jaggery, and warming spices, this cake has a rustic charm and … Continue reading Coconut Cocoa Cake – Eggless & Vegan Homestyle Cake
Pesaha Appam is a sacred unleavened bread prepared by Syro-Malabar Christian families in Kerala on Maundy Thursday, commemorating the Passover and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ. This simple, wholesome bread is made without yeast and shared with family, neighbour's, and friends as part of the Pesaha celebration. Why This Uzhunnappam (Unleavened Bread) A traditional … Continue reading Uzhunnappam or Indri Appam (Unleavened Bread) – Traditional Maundy Thursday Recipe
Kada Mutta (quail eggs) may be tiny in size, but they are rich in flavour and packed with nutrition. This simple Kerala-style salad combines soft boiled quail eggs with fresh vegetables, lemon juice, and virgin coconut oil to create a light yet satisfying meal. Prepared fresh and eaten immediately, this salad is wholesome, refreshing, and … Continue reading 🥗 Kada Mutta (Quail Egg) Salad – A Simple, Nourishing Home-Style Bowl 🌿
. This New and Easy Vada Pav is a simple, kid-friendly snack prepared with mashed potatoes, mild spices, and shallow frying. Made healthier by using wheat or multigrain pav instead of maida bread, this version suits everyday home cooking and lunchbox needs. Soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and comforting in flavour … Continue reading Vada Pav – Healthy Homestyle Version
This Delicious and Simple Fish Fry is a timeless Kerala favourite that celebrates the natural flavour of fresh fish enhanced with a gentle blend of spices. Cooked slowly with minimal oil and a touch of moisture, this method keeps the fish tender on the inside while developing a beautiful golden crust on the outside. With … Continue reading Simple Fish Fry – A Homestyle Kerala Classic
A comforting Kerala-style chickpea dish About This Recipe In grandma’s kitchen, simple ingredients turn into hearty and nourishing meals. This Large Chickpea Soupy is prepared with soft, wholesome chickpeas gently cooked in spices and finished with a traditional coconut oil tempering. It is light, flavorful, and perfect for everyday meals. These chickpeas are different from … Continue reading Chickpea Gravy – A Simple Soupy Home-Style Dish
This apple, banana, and honey cake is a wholesome homemade dessert prepared without maida (all-purpose flour). Made using wheat flour, fruits, honey, and gentle spices, this cake is soft, naturally sweet, and suitable for those looking for a healthier alternative to refined flour cakes. Prepared using everyday kitchen ingredients, this cake reflects the traditional practice … Continue reading Apple, Banana and Honey Cake Without Maida
Prawns Kanthari is a classic Kerala coastal dish prepared with fresh prawns, crushed green chillies, and aromatic spices. Known for its bold heat and rustic flavour, this recipe reflects the simplicity of traditional home-style seafood cooking where fresh ingredients and gentle cooking bring out the best taste. Cooked in coconut oil and slow-sautéed with onions … Continue reading Prawns Kanthari – A Spicy Homestyle Kerala Prawn Dish
Ingredients Cheera/spinach – 2 Cups (Cut into fine)Onion – 1Turmeric – 1/2 TeaspoonGreen Chilli – 2 or 3Ginger – 1 small pieceCoconut Oil – 1Table spoonEggs – 2Curry leave – 5 leavesPepper powder – ½ Teaspoon Preparation Chop the Muta Cheera (Ceylon Spinach), Onion, Ginger and Green Chilly into fine pieces. Beat the eggs adding … Continue reading Muta Cheera Thoran
Ripe Kerala bananas should never be wasted, This soft and aromatic banana halva gently transforms steamed Nendran bananas (plantain) into a rich yet comforting dessert that children enjoy and elders trust. Cooked slowly with jaggery, coconut milk, and ghee, this halva reflects traditional kitchen wisdom where patience matters more than shortcuts and food is prepared … Continue reading Easy & Yummy Banana Halva – A Traditional Grandma-Style Sweet Treat
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 🌴
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
Idinchakka or tender jackfruit for making Idinchakka cutlet – a traditional tender jackfruit snack from Kerala
Multigrain bread sandwich is a wholesome everyday recipe that brings together simple ingredients for a light yet satisfying meal. Using multigrain bread with seeds like flax, pumpkin, and sesame adds natural fibre and minerals to your plate. Combined with fresh vegetables, egg, and a little cheese, this sandwich makes a balanced, easy meal without heaviness. … Continue reading Multigrain Bread Sandwich Recipe
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
Crispy Spiced Banana Fingers is a simple homemade snack inspired by traditional Kerala kitchens. Prepared with unripe bananas and mild aromatic spices, this dish is a healthier alternative to deep-fried snacks and is often enjoyed as an evening treat with tea. Using fresh ingredients and home-style methods, this recipe balances taste, crunch, and nourishment. Scroll … Continue reading Crispy Spiced Banana Fingers Kerala recipe – A Healthy Delight
Grandma’s Holistic Wellness 