🍆 Egg Fruit–Mango Chutney

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

Fried Anchovy (Kozhuva) Chutney

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

Chakka Kuru Olath – Jackfruit Seed Stir-Fry (Kerala Style)

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)

Easy and Delicious Multigrain Bread Pudding

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

Traditional Raw Mango Chutney

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