October 27th, 2008 
Jisha 
Kerala Sambar is different from the typical Sambars made in the other South Indian states. Kerala Sambar is made using a mixture of different vegetables whereas the other sambhar is made using a single vegetable. The vegetables mostly added to Sambar are the following :- * Potato * Plantain (Vazhakka) * Yam (Chenna) * Carrot [...]
October 27th, 2008 Jisha 
Vatha Kozhambu is a Spicy Gravy which has a sweet and sour taste. It goes well with steamed rice. Here is the recipe for making Vatha Kozhambu with Bitter Gourd. Ingredients Bitter Gourd (Pavakka or Kaipakka) – 1 large (sliced into thin pieces) Onion – 2 large (sliced) Tamarind – a small lemon sized ball [...]
October 27th, 2008 Jisha 
Capsicum or Bell Pepper is known as Unda Mulakku /Kappal Mulakku etc. in malayalam. The color of capsicum can be green, red, yellow, orange and, more rarely, white, purple, blue, and brown, depending on when they are harvested and the specific cultivator. Here is the recipe for Capsicum and Tomato Stir Fry or Mezhkkuvaratti. Ingredients [...]
October 21st, 2008 Jisha 
Puttu is a very famous Kerala Breakfast which is made using Rice Flour, Wheat Flour or even Rava. It is eaten along with sweet bananas, specially cheru pazham. Some people prefer having Puttu along with Egg Curry, Kadala (Bengal Gram) Curry, Cheru Payaru (Green Gram) Curry etc. You can view the recipe for Rava Puttu [...]
October 20th, 2008 Jisha 
I was trying Pork for the first time after coming to US. The Pork which I bought had no fat unlike the ones in India. I just had to remove the white colored skin. I made a Spicy Pork Gravy with lot of Pepper. Ingredients Lean pork (remove the skin and fat), cut into 3/4-inch [...]
October 20th, 2008 Jisha 
Here is the Recipe for an Easy to Prepare and Tasty Egg Biriyani. I usually make this when some unexpected guest drops in, as this can be prepared within no time. The recipe given below will serve 4 people. Ingredients Long grain Basmati rice – 2 cups Onions, thinly sliced – 2 medium sized Tomatoes, [...]
October 2nd, 2008 Jisha 
If you need a change from the Nadan Chemeen Curry or Ularthiyathu made using Kudam Puli and Coconut, then here is a simple and tasty recipe for Prawns made using Tomatoes. This Prawn Tomato Varattiyathu goes well along with rice and can also be used as a starter with drinks So go ahead and try [...]
October 2nd, 2008 Jisha 
Ingredients Tapioca or Yuca (kappa) – 2 or 3 long roots Salt – As required Water – As required For Mulaku Chutney (Onion Chilly Dip) Chilly Powder – 2 tsp Small Onions/Shallots (sliced and mashed) – 4 or 5 Oil – 1 tsp Lemon Juice/Vinegar – 1/2 tsp Salt – As required Preparation Method 1. [...]
