Sundakkai Varuthu Aracha Vathakuzhambu, also known as Sundakkai Arachuvitta Vathakuzhambu, is a traditional Palakkad-style tamarind-based curry made with pachai sundakkai (fresh Turkish berry) and freshly ground masala. This unique variation […]
Mambazha Pachadi
Mambazha Pachadi is a traditional Kerala dish prepared with ripe mangoes, jaggery, coconut, and spices, often served during the famous Sadya (festive feast). This pachadi beautifully balances sweetness, tanginess, and […]
Nellikai Arachukalakki
Arachukalakki is a distinctive dish of Palakkad Iyers. Nellikai Arachukalakki as the name says, it has gooseberry in it. It has the unique taste of gooseberry and rich in vitamin […]
Aviyal / Avial
Aviyal / Avial is a dish that has a unique place in Kerala as well as Tamil Cuisine. It is a mixture of vegetables, curd, coconut, seasoned with coconut oil […]
Sambar without Dal
Sambar without Dal or Saadham Masaal is one of the most delicious recipes I’ve ever tasted. It’s unique because it cannot be categorized strictly as a sambar or as a […]
Thengai varuthu kottina porichuzhambu
Thengai Varuthu Kottina Porichozhambu is one of my all-time favourite South Indian gravies. This Kerala-style recipe brings together the earthy flavours of raw banana (plantain) and black chickpeas with the […]
Chinna Vengaya Sambar
Chinna Vengaya Sambar or Shallots Sambar is an easy and delicious sambar made with shallots or pearl onions. Out of all the sambar, shallots sambar has an unique aroma and […]
Thakkali kootaan/ gothsu
Whenever the price of tomatoes fall (Rs 10 for 2 Kgs) amma(mom) and paatti(grany) makes variety of recipes with tomato. This one is my mom’s recipe. She learnt this from […]
Orange skin kuzhambu
Orange Skin Kuzhambu is a traditional South Indian tamarind-based curry prepared using dried orange peels along with freshly ground spices. It has a unique flavour profile – tangy from tamarind, […]
