Niranjana's yummy yummy recipes
Rasakalan is a beloved curry in Kerala cuisine, made with a unique combination of yogurt, coconut, and locally grown vegetables like pumpkin, ash gourd, and elephant foot yam. The curry is mildly spiced, yet flavourful, with a thick consistency that makes it perfect for pairing with steamed rice. It’s commonly served during festivals and feasts, …
Pavakkai Pitlai is a cherished recipe originating from the vibrant state of Kerala, India. This exquisite dish is crafted with toor dal (split pigeon peas), bitter gourd (Pavakkai), and a uniquely blended spice paste, setting it apart from its culinary cousin, Sambar. Despite their similar appearances, Pavakkai Pitlai boasts a distinct flavour profile, making it …
Murungai Keerai Molagootal is a beloved, nutritious South Indian dish made using drumstick leaves (Murungai Keerai) and lentils. A specialty in Tamil Nadu and Kerala cuisine, this hearty recipe combines the goodness of protein-rich lentils with the iron and antioxidant-packed drumstick leaves, making it a healthful addition to any meal. The dish is lightly spiced, …
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 C. You can also have this as a main course. It is an easy recipe consisting of two steps – grinding and mixing. Hence the …
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 and curry leaves. This is one of the main dishes in Kerala’s vegetarian feast (Sadhya). It can be mixed with rice or can be served …
Masaal is a very good side dish for and Chappathi and puri. It is a famous South-Indian gravy. The restaurants in Tamilnadu will add tomatoes in the masaal and it gives a different taste to it. But my amma and Paati makes it without tomatoes and it is a hit in our family. My brother …
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 one of her friends during her college days. It is colourful, easy and instant recipe. This recipe can be made very easily and even bachelors. …
Kuzhambu is a dish common in South india that is served as a side for the rice. They are made with dhal and tamarind extract. There are a wide variety of kuzhambu and I learnt this podi potta kuzhambu from my mom. Obviously it was her mom’s recipe. Though this is not made daily, when …
