March « 2011 « Kerala Recipes

Chakkakuru Pattichathu (Sauteed Jackfruit Seeds)

The very thought of Jackfruit makes me nostalgic. Jackfruit (Chakka) is an integral part of Kerala cuisine for the simple reason that it grows abundantly in tropical lowlands. Who can forget the sweet, fleshy chakka payam or the savory Chakka Puzhukku made with tender Jackfruit or the yummy Kumbilappams.

Jackfruit Seeds (Chakkakuru) are used for

Unakka Chemmeen Podichathu (Powdered Dried Prawns)

Dried Prawns/Shrimp (Unakka Chemmeen) is a delicacy in many parts of Kerala. It is used for making scrumptious dishes like Chemmeenum Manga, Chemmeen Chammanthi Podi, Chemmeen Varuthathu and so on. Here is an easy recipe for Powdered Dried Prawns (Unakka Chemmeen Podichathu). This is a dry preparation and uses fresh coconut. The coconut is not

Easy Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate Truffles are fancy little chocolate balls often coated with powdered sugar, nuts, sprinkles, chocolate chips and so on. If you have a chocolate drink powder like Nesquik, you can make these lovely truffles at home. You can read more about the origin of Chocolate Truffles here.

Homemade Chocolate Truffles

You can prepare these