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Granny (Ammachi) used to keep lots of chicken at our traditional home in Kerala. Fish was staple. But then there were “occassions” when we guys would land up and her roosters would disappear. A squeak and it’s over. It wasn’t like we have it now. Feathers were plucked and the poor creature was di…
Recipes and love for cooking passes down from one generation to the next in various ways. Rohini shares how this one came about “ Mom saw the anardana chicken being made on some T.V show and remembered she had eaten it somewhere in the past and really enjoyed it. She has turned vegetarian now, but…
Fish, an integral part of Kerala Cuisines, has numerous variations in preparation. This Fish Curry With Kudam Puli which uses roasted kunjulli (shallots), ginger and garlic and spice powders. Ideally this curry is made in clay chatty, and can be kept for few days, without refrigerating. Keep the…
A very special recipe handed over from my mother. Ideal with fried rice and appams. The process is quite long, but the taste is just out of the world. Recipe: Ingredients: Chicken- 1 kg, cut into large pieces Shallots – a handful, crushed Ginger – 1 ½ tbsp, crushed Garlic- 2 ½ tbsp, crushed Onions…
Wine has always been an integral part in all Christian traditions and festivals. Every grandma had her own recipe of wines, and nothing feels better than aged homemade wines. Wines were made out of grapes, banana, nutmeg fruits, beetroots and even gooseberries. And it is made in big clay pots (bh…
Thoran in Malayalam refers to dishes made with grated coconut. Different varieties of vegetables can be made into a thoran. It is served as an accompaniment to rice,kanji, chappatis or parotas. Red gram or vanpayar or cow peas thoran is also called kanji payar as its heavenly with kanji. Recipe:…
A steamed dish made of rice flour and filled with usually a mixture of sweetened grated coconut. It is familiar to all as the modak served during Ganesh Chaturthi. In Kerala it is commonly served as a snack or during breakfast and is one of the dishes served during Easter. Whenever my mom made id…
Prawns are easily and abundantly available in Kerala, and considered as one of the most delicious sea food. This is a typical Kerala style prawn’s dish, with unique flavour and great aroma. This dish is also made to a very dry fried consistency, but here to avoid overcooking the prawns, it has be…
The Muringapu or the Muringa flower is the flower of the Moringa Tree which is believed to be one of the most useful and nutritious trees in the world.They are approximately one inch in diameter and of creamy white colour with a mushroom like taste when cooked.The flowers contain a fair amount of…
The Malayalam word “Chakka” is said to have been recorded by the Portuguese when they arrived in Kozhikode(Calicut) in 1498. The word we know today as jackfruit has been derived from the Portuguese word “jaca” which in turn comes from the Malayalam word “Chakka”. Kuru is the Malayalam word for se…
A common dilemma faced by thousands of Indians travelling through Europe and Americas has been the lack of easy availability of vegetarian local cuisines. Surely pizzas, sandwiches and pastas are easily available, but when it comes to local cuisines, many European and American places do have a ce…
Manini shared her recipe of Pretzel Buns with us. Boiling the dough in a baking soda water bath prior to baking gives these a perfect chewy texture and helps crisp up the outside while baking. She loves them served with soft cheese… Recipe: Ingredients: 1 packet active dry bread yeast (approx 15…
