Aviyal Aviyal is one of the traditional side dish of Kerala which goes well with plain rice.Its a mix of vegetables and ground coconut masala. In Kerala for all sadyas this curry is a must. In Tamil Nadu Ada dosa and aviyal is a great combo. We can make this aviyal as a thick side dish or little…
Category: South Indian
Malabar Parotta
Malabar Parotta We can see making this Parotta at all small tea shops ,bus stands and railway stations in Kerala even in midnight.I saw people making the dough hitting ,beating,kneading to make the dough soft. Parotta is made with all purpose flour or maida. This is my son’s favorite dish. I was planning to make Parotta with…
Thalakam. (Mixed vegg curry without onion garlic)
Thalakam Thalakam is one of the tradition dish of south India. It is a mix of vegetables and spices and coconut. It’s called ezhu curry kuzhambu which means 7 vegetables curry. In Kerala on Thiruvathira festival this curry is making. Thiruvathira is celebrated in the month of Dec/Jan in Kerala and Tamilnadu.I always love this…
Vendaya Kal Dosa (Methi Dosa)
Vendaya kal dosa or Methi dosa This is One of the traditional variety of dosa . Vendayam means Methi seeds. We are adding more vendayam in this dosa than normal dosa. This dosa will be little thick like oothappam When we are making we can see lot of holes and will be spongy. Methi…
Medu Vada
Medu Vada Medu Vada is One of the most popular snack of South India .It is made with urad dhal. Vada sambar and chutney is good combination. My children love this deep fried Vada anytime. Many people can’t make this Vada in round shape and hole will not come. I am giving step by step…
Pavakka Pitla or Bittergourd curry
Pavakka Pitla( Bitter gourd curry) Pavakka or bitter gourd Pitla is popular South Indian gravy which goes very well with plain rice. It is another version of sambar. Many of us hate pavakka or bitter gourd obvious for its bitter taste. But bittergourd is very nutritious.It is a mix of masalas and cooked dhal. We…
Moru Kachiyathu (simple buttermilk curry)
Moru Kachiyathu or Mor Charu Moru means butter milk. It is very easy to make this. This gravy is very good when we are having stomach upset or in digestion. Pappad , pickle and this curry goes very well with hot rice. Preparation time approx 10 minutes Ingredients 2 cups of buttermilk For seasoning 1 tsp…
Adai dosa or dhal dosa
Adai dosa is one of the popular south indian break fast item. It is made with variety of dhals and little rice.We can make this dosa without fermentation.There are varieties of adai dosa. Measurement of dhal varies in different regions. Some people make it very thick adai some likes thin crispy. My granma used to…
Milk powder mysorepak or Burfi or cake
Milk powder Mysorepak or burfi is one of the easiest sweet which we can make with in 15 minutes with very few items. There is no chance of failure in this sweet. I made this many times. My son’s favorite sweet. It’s one of the hit item in parties also. Try this easy sweet for…
Mango Kesari(In Pressure cooker)
Mango kesari Kesari is a very popular sweet dish in South India. Most easiest sweet to make. I learnt this recipe from Mr.Ramakrishnan who is a founder of opos method.Thank you Mr. Ramakrishnan. Today I am going to teach you how to make kesari in pressure cooker. No need of standing near the stove and…
Parippu vada (dhal vada)
Paruppu vada: Paruppu vada is a very popular snack of Kerala . Paruppu vada and a hot cup of tea or coffee is a good combo on a rainy or cold day .Parippu vada is very crispy and crunchy and spicy. Very easy to make. Let us see how to make this crispy vada.For making…
Ragi Dosa and Idly ( Nachni or Finger millet)
Ragi Dosa and Idly: Ragi or finger Millet or Nachni (in hindi) is very nutrious healthy food. We can make variety of foods from Ragi. Ragi dishes by look not much attractive but very good for health conscious people. I made ragi dosa for breakfast. If we are making the batter earlier and store we…
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