Fish Molee / Meen Molee - Kerala Style Fish Stew

Fish Molee (sometimes spelled as Fish Molly or Fish Moilee) is a delicately flavored fish stew made using fried fish, coconut milk and other spices. This dish marks the foreign influence (especially of the Portuguese) on the cuisine of Kerala.

Any fish can be used to prepare this dish. But most commonly, Seer Fish, Pomfret, Pearl Spot are used. It is best served with Appam, Idiyappam, Bread and even Rice.

Mambhazha Pulissery / Ripe Mangoes with Curd and Coconut Gravy

'Mambazha Pulissery' is a signature Kerala dish, where ripe mangoes are cooked with tangy curd (yogurt) and coconut gravy. This sweet and sour curry is also called 'Pazhamanga curry' or 'Pazhamanga Pulissery' in certain places in Kerala. Even though it can be prepared using many other seasonal fruits, this is the most popular variety of Pulissery and is inevitable in Sadhyas (Banquets). The small and one of the popular varieties of mango known as 'Chandrakaran' is the best suitable to prepare this dish.

Unakka Chemmeen Chakkakuru Manga Curry / Dried Shrimps with Jackfruit Seeds and Mango

Treat your taste buds with this mouth watering 'Unakka Chemmeen Chakkakuru Manga Curry' and rice. This curry which is the combination of Unakka Chemmeen (Dried Shrimps), Chakkakuru (Jackfruit seeds), Manga (Mango) is one of the most delightfully flavorful seafood dish of Kerala.

Spicy and Tasty Kerala Style Beef Curry

Try this spicy Kerala Beef curry this weekend and enjoy it with Rice, Appam, Idiyappam, Puttu, Porotta or Chappathi.

Neychoru / Ghee Rice - A Malabar delicacy

Neychoru is a traditional and aromatic Malabar (Northern Kerala) recipe, usually served with spicy non-vegetarian dishes. It is often prepared by the Muslim community in Kerala and is an essential part in all Muslim festive occasions.

Chakka Puzhukku / Unripe Jackfruit With Coconut and Spices

"Chakka" is the Malayalam word for Jackfruit. And, "Chakka Puzhukk" is a typical Kerala recipe made with unripe Jackfruit, coconut and other spices. 

In Kerala, two varieties of jackfruit predominate: varikka chakka and koozha chakka . Varikka has slightly hard inner flesh when ripe, while the inner flesh of the ripe koozha fruit is very soft and almost dissolving. For preparing this dish, unripe varikka chakka is used. 

People prepare this dish very often during the jackfruit season i.e., between March and June,  and is traditionally served with hot tea. It is also served as a side dish for rice. And, it tastes fantastic. 

So try this next time, and enjoy the flavour of Kerala. :) :)

Kerala Style Beef Fry / Naadan Beef Fry

 

Like Beef..? I like them! Ok.. then, let's prepare a beef dish..!

Before that, let me tell you something!  In our home, beef is not a part of our staple diet. We prepare them only once in a while, like during celebrations or a family get together. May be that's the reason why I eat more food when there is beef in the menu. I would like to have them either fried or as curry.

There are different recipes for Beef fry. But this one is a typical. We also follow this recipe. Try them...Enjoy them..! :)

Kallappam / Traditional Appam with Toddy

Kallappam is a typical Kerala breakfast made with fermented rice batter and it looks similar to a pancake. Traditionally, Toddy (Kallu) was used to ferment the rice batter and hence the name "Kallappam". But now a days, yeast is used as an alternative. Also, shallots and cumins seeds are added while making the batter, which is not usually used in other varieties of Appam. When it comes to the taste,I swear, this is fantabulous. These can be served with Stew, Kadala Curry or any non-vegetarian dish.

So are you ready to go traditional with Kallappams...?! :)

Scrambled Eggs / Mutta Chikkiyathu

Are you a beginner in cooking? OK then, why don't you start with this simple and easy to cook Scrambled Eggs recipe? Or are you in a hurry and there isn't enough time to prepare food? Again, this recipe is for you. It  requires hardly any time to cook and of course it tastes fantastic. All you need are some eggs and some veggies. You may add any veggies you like. So are you ready to cook? Here you go.......!!  :D

Parippu Vada / Dal Vada

When it comes to tea time snacks, Parippu Vada is my favourite. Having them with a cup of hot tea actually make them much more tasty. Crispy outside..soft inside...and...happiness all over..! :D

Pazham Pori (Ethakka Appam) / Banana Fritters

A very tasty tea time snack.

Koorka Mezhukkuperutti / Chinese Potato Stir Fry

You know, "Koorka Mezhukkuperutti" is one of my favorite side dish with rice. I love them so much. Oh yeah, cleaning koorka is bit tedious. But once cleaned, the recipe is so simple to make and very delicious too. Come on..give it a try..! :)

Quail Egg Curry/Kaada Mutta Curry

 

Quail Egg Curry/ Kaada Mutta Curry is best when served with South Indian breakfast items like Appam, Idiyappam, Puttu or Dosa.

Kerala Style Prawns / Chemmeen Roast

A delight for all you prawn lovers! Prawns are an extremely good source of protien, yet are very low in fat and calories,making them an healthy choice of food. Try this Kerala style recipe and I'm pretty sure you will love it.