April 25th, 2010 
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Carrot Chutney is a healthy alternative to the regular Coconut chutney. This sweet and spicy chutney tastes excellent and goes well with Dosa. It can be prepared easily. Kids will love this bright orange Carrot Chutney. If you love Tomato Chutney, then you will definitely like the taste of Carrot Chutney. If you are bored [...]
March 8th, 2010 admin 
I had earlier posted a recipe for a dry side dish using Cabbage and Bengal Gram Dal/Chana Dal/Split Chickpeas (Kadala Parippu) – Cabbage Chana Dal Stir Fry. Here is another recipe for a Cabbage and Chana Dal Curry. This is the first gravy I have ever made with Cabbage. Keralites usually make Thoran or Upperi [...]
January 13th, 2010 admin 
Years ago, when I first tasted this lovely combo of Cabbage and Bengal Gram Dal/Chana Dal/Split Chickpeas from our school canteen, I was totally fascinated with it. This was a new Upperi (side dish) for me. It was never made by my mom. Years later, here I am with the recipe for making a wonderful [...]
September 3rd, 2009 admin 
I made Cabbage Carrot thoran for Onam 2009. Any Kerala Sadhya is incomplete without Thoran. You can prepare thoran using any veggie like cabbage, carrot, beetroot, beans, ivy gourd or a combination of vegetables. There are many different ways to prepare a thoran. Some use onions while others use shallots. Some add garlic and ginger, [...]
June 2nd, 2009 admin 
Cabbage Thoran is the heart of Kerala Cuisine. Any Kerala Sadhya is incomplete without Cabbage Thoran. Cabbage Thoran is a stir fry made using cabbage and coconut. You can prepare the thoran using cabbage, or a combination of cabbage and carrot, or even cabbage, carrot and capsicum. There are so many different ways to prepare [...]
April 6th, 2009 admin 
Cauliflower is a versatile vegetable and you can make so many good dishes like Gobi Manchurian, Aloo Gobi, Chilly Gobi, Cauliflower Kurma, Cauliflower Stir Fry and so on. Our friends were coming for lunch on a Sunday and I had a Cauliflower in my refrigerator. I had already tried Chilly Gobi and Cauliflower Tomato Stir [...]
December 9th, 2008 admin 
Broccoli is a very Healthy Vegetable and it cooks really fast. If you are a health freak, you can simply steam broccoli along with salt and pepper and have it. Broccoli tastes really good when made with Spicy Indian Masalas and Chinese Sauce. Here is a recipe for a spicy and taste Broccoli and Carrot [...]
September 25th, 2008 admin 
Ingredients 1. Cauliflower – 1 medium 2. Carrots (Diced into cubes) – 2 large 3. Onion (Thinly Sliced) – 1 medium 4. Crushed Garlic – 5 or 6 pods 5. Curry Leaves – A sprig 6. Chicken Masala Powder – 2 tbsp 7. Chilly Powder – 1 tbsp 8. Turmeric Powder -1/2 tsp 9. Hot [...]
August 13th, 2008 admin 
Cabbage Fry (Mezhkkupuratti or Upperi) is slightly different from the usual Cabbage Thoran as it doesn’t use grated coconut. It is known as Cabbage Poriyal in Tamil Nadu. Here is the recipe for Cabbage Upperi or Cabbage Stir Fry. Ingredients Cabbage (grated) – 1 small Onions (finely chopped) – 1 med Garlic Pods (Crushed) – [...]
