Tomato Rasam is a healing and comforting curry. You can make this with simple ingredients like tomatoes, garlic, slendro, and spices. It is simple yet rich in nutritional value. In Ayurveda, rasam is considered a healing curry. Some people drink this like soup when they suffer a cold because rasam boosts immunity and detoxification. I use the freshest ingredients and…
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Breadfruit Curry (Kada-chakka Curry)
Breadfruit curry (kada-chakka Curry) is a Kerala curry served with rice. Breadfruit belongs to mulberry and jackfruit family. Some say breadfruit taste like freshly baked bread or like a potato. In Kerala, India, it is known as kada-chakka or sheema-chakka because it looks like a small seedless jackfruit. A long time ago voyagers took bred fruit seeds to different parts…
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Pumpkin Eriseeri
When it comes to pumpkins, it’s time to think beyond Halloween decorations and Thanksgiving pie fillings. Pumpkin eriseeri is a commonly made in Kerala during festivals like onam, vishu, and in many other celebrations. This curry is a combination of pumpkin and small red beans (adzuki beans) cooked in fresh coconut gravy. If you make this curry right, it’s very…
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Jackfruit Seed and Green Mango Curry (Chakkakuru Manga)
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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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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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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Lemon Curry
Lemon curry is a very ancient curry from Kerala, India. Some people still make this curry. Lemon curry recipe is my mom’s famous recipe. Almost everyone who tried this curry at our home asked us for the recipe. You can make this curry with fried coconut gravy, sautéed onions, and lemon juice. It’s delicious and easy to make compared…
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Beetroot Pachadi
Beetroot pachadi is very nutritious, delicious, and colorful. It is must have curry for Onam Festival, which is the harvest festival of Kerala, India. It’s easy to make this curry, because you don’t have to cook this curry for too long. Beets are a high source of many vitamins and minerals. Beets contain vitamin A, B, and C. It is…
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Kerala Mango Pachadi (Mango Curry)
Mango pachadi is a blend of fresh green mango, red pearl onions, and grated coconut. Unlike other curries, mango pachadi is a curry that you don’t need to cook. The only cooking involved is the seasoning with mustard seeds. The taste of seasoned uncooked mango gives this curry a very refreshing taste. It is a favorite curry for some warm…
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Simple Tomato and Yogurt Curry
This Simple tomato yogurt curry is a fantastic curry worth trying. First, we cook fresh tomatoes, onion, and ginger in boiling water with turmeric powder, and then we season it with mustard seeds, shallots, dried red pepper, and curry leaves. This curry is so natural and flavorful to have with some warm rice. In Kerala, seasoned yogurt (curd) curry is…
