Jackfruit seed and Green Mango Curry (chakkakuru manga) is a typical Kerala curry. Especially during the fruit season. Jackfruit seeds are very rich in protein and minerals. Green mango is rich in vitamin C. The nutty flavor of jack fruit seed, and the sour flavor of green mango creates an irresistible flavor when cooked in coconut gravy. The ingredients in…
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Roasted Red Chile Sauce (Mulaku Chammanthi)
Red chile sauce complements boiled yuca or other root vegetables in Kerala, India. This sauce adds a spicy flavor to anything that you eat with it. Although there are different methods for making red chile sauce (mulaku chammanthi), this is one of the tastiest recipes. If you like red chile sauce, this will make your mouth water. Ingredients 15…
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Boiled Yuca
Boiled yuca is a typical South Indian breakfast dish. It appears as a new appetizer in many South Indian parties. Yuca is prevalent in many parts of the world including Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, South America, Philippines, Africa, and India. It is also known as cassava or manioc. Tapioca—starchy white grain— comes from yuca. The little pearls that you see in…
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Bitter Gourd (Bitter Melon) Pavakka Theeyal
Pavakka Theeyal or bitter gourd (melon) curry is a typical Kerala curry served with rice. Bitter melon is a common vegetable in Kerala. It is used all over the world because of its health benefits. Bitter gourd plays a significant part in preventing diseases. It contains polypeptide—plant insulin which helps in lowering blood sugar levels. Bitter gourd is known for…
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Rava Upma (Seasoned Semolina)
Upma is a typical South Indian breakfast dish made by seasoning rava (semolina). The hard part of the wheat is ground to make semolina. Good pasta is made from this because it contains the needed gluten. In Malayalam, it is called rava, and in Hindi suji. It is a good source of vitamin E, vitamin B, and minerals such as…
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Broccoli Stir-Fry (Broccoli Thoran)
Stir-fried vegetable (thoran) is a must-have side dish for rice in Kerala, India. Broccoli is not a common vegetable in Kerala, but it is for the Keralites living in America. It is one of the healthiest vegetables around. Broccoli is low in fat and cholesterol. It is an excellent source of calcium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and…
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Tomato Chammanthi (Tomato Chutney)
Tomato Chammanthi
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Seasoned Plain Yogurt (Pulisheeri)
Seasoned plain yogurt is a typical curry in Kerala, India. It is the combination with rice on almost every special occasion. The preparation for this curry starts a few days before by making plain yogurt at home. The taste of this curry depends on the quality of your yogurt. You can also find plain yogurt in grocery stores. The…
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Homemade Yogurt
Homemade yogurt is creamy, healthy, and delicious. It is not very thick like the store-bought yogurt. It’s filled with calcium and many other nutrients. Why would you buy yogurt, when you could make healthy yogurt at home? It is effortless, simple, and free of preservatives. If you have plain yogurt at home, you can make many different recipes with it.…
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Whole Wheat Pancakes
Pancake is an American recipe served for breakfast. You can make this with all purpose flour or with whole wheat flour. This pancake recipe is made with whole wheat to make it healthy. 100% whole wheat flour has impressive health benefits. Whole wheat has vitamin B, folic acid, calcium, phosphorus, zinc, copper, iron, magnesium, and fiber. Whole wheat combined with…
