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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Side dishes

    January 17, 2019

    Padavalanga Parippu Thoran/Snake Gourd– Toor daal stir fry

     

           Ingredients: Toor Daal/Tuvara Parippu – 1/4 cup Snake Gourd/Padavalanga(small,cut into thin slices) – 1 Grated Coconut – 1/4 cup Green Chilly – 2 Shallots – 10 Garlic – 2 Turmeric powder...

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    Curries for Rice / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Mushroom / naadan vibhavagal / Side dishes / South Indian Recipes / Vegetarian

    September 26, 2018

    Mushroom Fry/Koon Varuval

     

      Ingredients Mushroom – 1 lb/1/2 kg Onion(chopped,medium) – 2 Ginger(chopped) – 1 tsp Garlic – 4 Green Chilly – 3 Turmeric powder –1/4 tsp Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chilly powder...

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    Curries for Rice / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / naadan vibhavagal / South Indian Recipes

    July 27, 2018

    Beetroot Rasam

     

         Ingredients: Beetroot (medium) – 1 Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp Dry red chilly –12 Curry leaves – 1sprig Garlic – 6 Grated Coconut – 2 tbsp Tamarind (soak in 1/4 cup of...

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    Egg / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Non vegetarian / Side dishes

    June 12, 2018

    Egg Aviyal /Mutta Aviyal

     

      Ingredients: Egg (Boiled,cut lengthwise) – 3 Drumstick (cut lengthwise) –1 Potato (cut lengthwise) –1 Raw Plantain (medium ) – 1 Grated Coconut  – 1/2 cup Garlic – 2 Ginger –1  small piece Cumin...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Malabar Dishes / naadan vibhavagal / Side dishes / Vegetarian

    May 5, 2018

    Chembu Thal Curry/Taro Stem Curry

     

        Ingredients: Chembu Thal/Taro Stem – 1 Green Chilly(cut into round pieces) – 2 Shallots(finely chopped) – 8 Turmeric Powder –1/2 tsp Red Chilly Powder – 1 tsp Grated Coconut – 1 cup...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kids / Kids recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Snacks

    March 28, 2018

    Kanji vellam Halwa/Rice Water Halwa

     

     This easy and healthy halwa is prepared using rice water, rice flour and melted jaggery.   Ingredients: Rice Water/Kanji vellam – 2 cups Rice Flour – 1/2 cup Jaggery (melted) – 1 cup Sugar...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Mahilarathnam Magazine Recipes / Side dishes

    March 10, 2018

    Vazhakoombu Cherupayar Thoran/Banana Blossom Green Gram Stir Fry

     

      Ingredients: Banana Blossom (Finely Chopped) – 2 Cups Moong Daal/Green Gram/Cherupayar (soaked) – 1/2 cup Grated Coconut – 1 cup Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Red chilly Powder – 1 tbsp Green Chilly(crushed)...

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    Kerala Recipes / Non vegetarian / Prawn

    October 13, 2017

    Chemmeen Theeyal-Konchu Theeyal-Shrimp Theeyal

     

     its been long time since I posted new recipe on my blog. Being a homemaker, nowadays I am busy with kids and other activities.Few years back,there used to be a time when I post...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kids recipes / Lakshmi Nair Recipes / Magic Oven Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Snacks / South Indian Recipes / Starters

    May 27, 2017

    Malabar Kai Pola-Banana Cake-Sweet Plantain Cake

     

     Kaipola is a famous Malabar snack prepared using Ripe banana and Eggs.It is served during Iftar parties in the month of Ramadan.it is easy to prepare this yummy snack  with less ingredients in your...

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    Kerala Recipes

    May 24, 2017

    Nentrapazham Pulissery/Pazham Pulissery

     

     Pulissery is a traditional dish served during sadhyas or festive occasions.It is a combo of sweet and sour taste and it is prepared using ripe banana in yogurt and coconut sauce.it goes well with...

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    Chicken / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Non vegetarian / Side Dishes / Side dishes / South Indian Recipes / vanitha magazine recipes

    May 4, 2017

    Kerala Style Chicken Roast/Kozhi Roast

     

         Ingredients Chicken(cut into medium cubes) – 1/2 kg Onion(cut lengthwise,thinly sliced,medium ) – 2 Ginger-Garlic paste – 2 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilly powder – 1tbsp Coriander powder –...

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    Indian Festivals / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / Sweets

    April 14, 2017

    Papaya Payasam/Papaya Kheer

     

      Papaya is rich in vitamin C and it can be eaten raw or ripe. I have read somewhere that papaya seeds are edible and can be used as substitute for spice in curries.In...

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    Chicken / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Non vegetarian / Side dishes

    January 19, 2017

    Kadathanattu Chicken

     

     Kadathanattu Chicken is popular in a place called vadakara ,northern part of Kerala. I got this recipe from “Pachamulaku” cookery show.This is a unique and different style of preparation. Hope you all love this.....

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Mutton / naadan vibhavagal / Non vegetarian / Side Dishes / Side dishes / South Indian Recipes

    January 10, 2017

    Mutton Varattiyathu/Kerala Style Mutton Roast/How To Make Kerala style Mutton Roast

     

     I wish all my readers a wonderful year ahead and to start  the new year off with a Kerala style spicy mutton roast which goes well with rice or Roti. Ingredients Mutton(cut into medium...

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    Fish / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Non vegetarian / Side Dishes / South Indian Recipes / vanitha magazine recipes / Vegetarian

    November 16, 2016

    Chemeen-Vazhuthanaga-Curry/Prawn-Brinjal Curry

     

     This curry is prepared using brinjal and prawns in a  less spicy masala. it goes well with Rice or Roti. Ingredients Brinjal(cut into medium thin slices) – 5 Prawns – 250 gms Cumin seeds...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Side Dishes / Side dishes / South Indian Recipes

    September 28, 2016

    Cheera Aviyal/Red Amaranth Leaves Aviyal

     

     Aviyal is prepared using  mixed vegetable cooked in curd and coconut paste.This cheera aviyal is an easy preparation of Kerala style aviyal using red amaranth leaves,Drumstick,Raw mango,Cucumber and jackfruit seeds.Do try this different variety...

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    Fish / Kerala Recipes / Manorama Pachakam Magazine / naadan vibhavagal / Non vegetarian / Side Dishes / South Indian Recipes / vanitha magazine recipes

    June 23, 2016

    Fish Podimas/Meen Podimas

     

     This is a different style of preparing podimas using Fish. I usually make potato podimas for chappathi. when I was searching for some fish recipes the other day, I found this interesting recipe in...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / naadan vibhavagal / Side Dishes / South Indian Recipes / vanitha magazine recipes

    May 18, 2016

    Kovakka Kichadi/Tindora Kichadi

     

     This kichadi is prepared using kovakka in coconut mix and it tastes great with rice and can be served in sadhya as side dish. Ingredients Kovakka /Tindora(cut into round pieces) – 1 cup Grated...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / naadan vibhavagal / Side dishes / Vegetarian

    April 22, 2016

    Puli Inji/Inji Puli

     

     Puli inji is made with ginger,tamarind,jaggery in sweet and tangy sauce. This is a popular kerala sadhya dish and commonly served in sadhya during festivals like Onam,Vishu or wedding functions.I tried once and it...

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    Chicken / Kerala Recipes / Non vegetarian

    March 18, 2016

    Chicken Chinthamani

     

     This is a quick and easy spicy  chicken dish with less ingredients available in your pantry.This recipe is adapted from a cookery show and because of the  interesting dish name I wanted to give...

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    Curries for Rice / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / naadan vibhavagal / Side dishes / vanitha magazine recipes

    February 27, 2016

    Carrot Kichadi

     

     This is a healthy and easy recipe of carrot kichadi.this can be served as side dish for rice.here I used curd chilly instead of dry red chilly for seasoning and it gives a nice ...

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    Egg / Kerala Recipes / Lakshmi Nair Recipes / Magic Oven Recipes / Non vegetarian

    January 30, 2016

    Omelette Curry

     

     This curry is prepared by making omelette and cooked in spices and coconut milk.It goes well with rice or roti. Ingredients For Making Omelette: Egg – 4 Onion(chopped) – 1 Green Chilly – 3...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Mutton / Non vegetarian / Side dishes / South Indian Recipes

    January 14, 2016

    Mutton Perattu

     

         Ingredients Mutton – 1/2 kg Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Red chilly powder –3 tsp Cloves-4 Cinnamon stick – 1/2” piece Star anise –1 Cardamom pods–7 Fennel seeds/Perumjeerakam – 1 1/2 tsp Pepper corns...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / Lakshmi Nair Recipes / Magic Oven Recipes / Side Dishes / Side dishes / South Indian Recipes / Vegetarian

    December 9, 2015

    Muthira/Horse Gram Chammanthi

     

     Horse gram is a type of legume which is high in proteins and it can be added to our diet on a regular basis.I have read in a healthy magazine that regular intake helps...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Side dishes / vanitha magazine recipes

    December 2, 2015

    Pavakka/Kaipakka Erissery

     

     Have you ever made Erissery with bitter gourd?if not,do try this recipe.I am sure all bitter gourd haters will definitely love this.   Ingredients Bitter gourd/Pavakka (cut into round pieces) – 2 Grated Coconut-...

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    Kashmiri recipes / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / naadan vibhavagal / Side dishes / South Indian Recipes / Vegetarian

    November 21, 2015

    Chembhu Thal Pachadi/Taro Stem Pachadi

     

     I tried stir fry with taro stem and this time going to share a recipe of making pachadi. Ingredients Taro stem(chop into small pieces) – 1 cup Grated coconut- 1/2 cup Mustard seeds- 11/2...

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    Chicken / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Non vegetarian / Side dishes

    October 28, 2015

    Ammachi Chicken Roast/Naadan kozhi Roast

     

     This is prepared by marinating chicken in spices and coconut milk and then fried in coconut oil.Adding coconut milk makes a mouthwatering chicken roast. This is a must try and can be served during...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / naadan vibhavagal / Side dishes

    May 19, 2015

    Chembhu Thal Thoran/Taro Stem Stir Fry

     

     chembhu Thal Thoran is popular in kerala cuisine.it is prepared by taro stem sautéed in coconut and seasonings.you can make variety of dishes like pachadi,kalan(kerala style yogurt curry)using taro stem.This side dish goes well...

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    Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Side Dishes / South Indian Recipes / Vegetarian

    May 6, 2015

    Paal Kappa/Tapioca In Coconut Milk

     

     Paal kappa is a popular delicacy of Kerala cuisine.This is  prepared using tapioca in coconut milk .This goes well with spicy Kerala fish curry and shallots chammanthi. Ingredients Tapioca(cut into cubes) – 1 kg...

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    Breakfast / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Leftover Recipes

    March 13, 2015

    Idiyappam Upma/Nool Puttu Upma/String Hoppers Upma

     

     This is an simple and tasty upma which can be prepared using leftover idiyappam. Ingredients Idiyappam – 5 nos Carrot – 1/4 cup Onion(medium,chopped) –1 Turmeric powder-1 pinch Curry leaves – 2 sprigs Mustard...

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    Fish / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Non vegetarian / Side dishes

    November 18, 2014

    Meen Ularthiyathu/Kerala style Spicy Fish Stir Fry

     

     If you are tired of making the same old fish curry or fish thoran, try this stir fried spicy fish roast.This is quick and easy to make and goes well with rice as side...

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    Indian Festivals / Kerala Recipes / Kids recipes / Manorama Pachakam Magazine / naadan vibhavagal / Snacks / South Indian Recipes / vanitha magazine recipes

    October 22, 2014

    Thenga Vada/Coconut vada

     

     This tea time snack is easy to make with less ingredients.It is prepared using coconut and rice flour and deep fried in oil. Ingredients Rice flour (fine powder) – 3 cups Grated coconut –...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Lakshmi Nair Recipes / Magic Oven Recipes / Non vegetarian / Prawn / Side Dishes / Side dishes / South Indian Recipes

    September 19, 2014

    ChemmeenThoran/Kerala style Prawn Thoran/Konjhu Thoran

     

     Today I am going to share a popular prawn delicacy of Kerala called chemmeen Thoran.This is prepared using prawn with grated coconut and spice powders. It is easy to make and goes well with...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / Lakshmi Nair Recipes / Magic Oven Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Pickles / Side dishes

    June 28, 2014

    Lime Pickle/Cheru Naranga Achar/Lemon Pickle

     

     Lemon pickle is quite popular in south India.Last week, one of my friend gave me some lemons straight from her vegetable garden.So I made a yummy and spicy pickle with those fresh lemons.This recipe...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Side Dishes / vanitha magazine recipes / Vegetarian

    May 31, 2014

    Mathanga Pachadi/Pumpkin Pachadi/Pumpkin in Yogurt

     

     I have tried pachadi with bitter gourd,okra,cucumber but never tried with pumpkin.This is an easy and different style of  pachadi recipe prepared using pumpkin in coconut milk and curd. Ingredients Pumpkin (chop into small...

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    Kerala Recipes / Side Dishes / South Indian Recipes / Vegetarian

    April 24, 2014

    Broccoli Thoran/Broccoli Stir fry

     

     Thoran is popular in kerala cuisine and I always make thoran using cabbage and carrot. But this healthy broccoli thoran is easy to make and taste delicious. Ingredients Broccoli(Cut into medium florets) – 2...

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    Chicken / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Non vegetarian / Side dishes

    April 11, 2014

    Spicy Chicken Roast/Kozhi Mulaku Perattu

     

     This is a simple and delicious preparation of chicken in a spicy masala.Adding coconut oil enhances the flavor and it tastes great with roti or rice. Ingredients Chicken(boneless) – 1 kg Onion(medium,finely chopped) –...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Side dishes

    March 26, 2014

    Pavakka Masala Curry/Bitter Gourd Curry

     

     Most of them hate bitter gourd because of its bitter taste.But this is a simple and easy must try curry for bitter gourd lovers as well as haters. This vegetable has lot of health...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / Side dishes / Vegetarian

    March 15, 2014

    Moru Kaachiyathu/Kachiya Moru/Seasoned Buttermilk Curry

     

     Moru kaachiyathu is a popular dish of Kerala cuisine.This is easy to make and goes well with rice.During my childhood days,amma used to make this curry when I was down with fever.During sick days,this...

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    Side dishes / Vegetarian

    March 7, 2014

    Soya Chunks Roast/Meal Maker Roast

     

     Soya chunks or soy meat is a good source of protein and it is a good alternative for those who don’t eat meat.It tastes and looks like meat.This spicy soy chunks roast  goes well...

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    Chicken / Kerala Recipes / Non vegetarian / Side dishes / Starters

    February 27, 2014

    Chicken Kondattam

     

     Normally in Kerala, kondattams are prepared using vegetables like bittergourd,lady’s finger marinated in curd and salt and sundried for 4-5 days and then fried in oil.But this kondattam is entirely different and it  is...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kids / Kids recipes / naadan vibhavagal / South Indian Recipes / Sweets

    February 6, 2014

    Pazham Nirachathu/Stuffed Bananas

     

     Pazham Nirachathu is a popular snack in Malabar cuisine of Kerala and it is usually served during Iftar Parties.It is prepared by filling bananas with grated coconut sugar,cashews and nuts and then coated with...

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    Breakfast / Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kids / Kids recipes / Lunch box Recipes

    January 10, 2014

    Nool Chiratt Puttu

     

     I wish all my readers a wonderful and prosperous new year 2014.Hope all your dreams and resolutions comes true.This is my first post of 2014 and I am going to start with a healthy...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / Lakshmi Nair Recipes / Magic Oven Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Side Dishes / Vegetarian

    November 14, 2013

    Vada Kootu Curry

     

     Vada kootu curry is quite popular in the capital city of Kerala and this is served during sadhya and marriage feasts.This curry is prepared using fried urad daal vadas soaked in potato and coconut...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / Sweets

    November 6, 2013

    Semiya Prathaman/Semiya sharkara payasam/Vermicelli kheer with Jaggery

     

     Normally I prepare semiya payasam with milk and sugar. But this time I tried with jaggery and coconut milk.This delicious payasam can be served during festivals like Onam and vishu. Ingredients Vermicelli/Semiya – 100...

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    Kerala Recipes / Kerala Sadhya Vibhavagal / Paneer recipes / Side dishes / Vegetarian

    September 25, 2013

    Paneer Aviyal

     

     Aviyal is a popular traditional dish in Kerala cuisine and no sadhya is complete without aviyal. It is commonly prepared with vegetables like beans,yam,plantain,drumstick,carrot. But this is a different type of aviyal prepared using...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Side Dishes

    September 9, 2013

    Chammanthi Podi/Kerala Style Roasted Coconut Chutney Powder

     

     Thenga Chammanthi podi is one of the most popular and traditional side dish of Kerala cuisine.This podi is usually prepared using roasted coconut and some spices.This goes well with kanji(rice porridge). My mom never...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kids recipes / Sweets

    August 23, 2013

    Unnakaya/Kayyada/Stuffed Bananas

     

     Unnakaya is a popular Malabar snack and it is prepared with boiled and mashed  banana stuffed with coconut, sugar and nuts and then deep fried in Oil.This snack resembles the shape of unnakaya  which...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Kids recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Snacks / Sweets

    August 10, 2013

    Sukhiyan

     

     Sukhiyan is a typical tea time snack prepared using green gram,jaggery and grated coconut mix and deep fried in oil .It is popular in local tea shops in Kerala as a evening snack.This is...

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    Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / naadan vibhavagal / Side dishes

    June 11, 2013

    Papadam Ularthiyathu

     

     In kerala ,no sadhya is complete without papadams.This is a unique dish which is quick to make and a must try recipe for papad lovers. it can be served as side dish with Rice...

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Kerala naadan vibhavangal / Kerala Recipes / Side dishes

January 17, 2019

Padavalanga Parippu Thoran/Snake Gourd– Toor daal stir fry

 

       Ingredients: Toor Daal/Tuvara Parippu – 1/4 cup Snake Gourd/Padavalanga(small,cut into thin slices) – 1 Grated Coconut – 1/4 cup Green Chilly – 2 Shallots – 10 Garlic – 2 Turmeric powder...

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Baking / Cakes / Desserts / International Recipes / Kids / Mexican

December 26, 2018

Tres Leches Cake/Mexican Milk Cake

 

 The Tres Leches Cake is a popular Mexican dessert. It’s a type of sponge cake soaked in three varieties of milk and topped with whipping cream. The best Tres Leches Cake I’ve had, is...

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North Indian Recipes / Side Dishes / vanitha magazine recipes / Vegetarian

December 14, 2018

Pineapple Golden Kurma/Pineapple Golden Korma

 

 This is a rich and creamy curry using pineapple and capsicum.it goes well with Roti or Chappathi. Ingredients Pineapple (cubes) – 2 cups Onion – 1 Shallots – 6 Ginger – 1” piece Garlic...

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