Kerala fish curry / Kallu shappu meen curry. Kallu shappu or local toddy shops are a very sought after and dominant part of Kerala culture. They are small white-painted concrete or wooden structures with a large hand-painted sign saying kallu or toddy. The shop is humble in its look, plain floors with the creaky, broken in parts benches and tables. The exclusive family shaps are remodelled to look more like a hotel with better facilities as compared to the traditional ones. However, it is the food and the toddy that sets it apart. Almost all toddy shops have local men as their ma ..read more

Mutton Rogan josh Mutton Rogan Josh an aromatic lamb dish of Persian origin, distinguished by its fiery, red flavourful sauce. The origin for the dish’s name has often been debated. It is likely that the name came from the Persian word “rogan” which means clarified butter, and “josh” meaning heat. Others believe that “rogan” means red in colour, from the same root as the French word “rouge” or the Spanish “rojo”. Mutton Rogan josh Now a staple in northern Indian cuisine, there are many variations in how the Rogan Josh is prepared. These include: butter, garlic, pepper, ginger, cardamom, cinn ..read more

Kerala Nadan Meen Curry with kudam puli / Kokum fish curry Kokum Fish curry – Fleshy chunks doused in rich gravy with the spark of spices and a magical aroma, fish curries can please even the most finicky eaters. Being blessed with a long coastline, India is home to a brilliant variety of fish like King Fish, Pomfret, Sea Bass, Indian Mackerel, White Snapper, Malabar Trevally, Pearl Spot, Katla and Hilsa to name a few. It’s not just the variety that baffles you but also the diversity of cooking styles. Indian cuisine is known for its large assortment of fish curries. It is a staple in mos ..read more

Ajowan prawn salad Seafood can be simple, satisfying, and healthy, and doesn’t have to be something home cooks shy away from in the kitchen. Shrimp is an especially good dinner option, as it is the seafood that is arguably the most collectively enjoyed, and shrimp dishes can be as sophisticated or simple. This simple prawn salad takes a mere 30 minutes to pull together but looks fantastic and tastes delicious. It’s all down to the tasty Indian flavours of ajowan seeds, turmeric, garam masala and mango pickle. This is a lovely fresh, crunchy salad with a hint of spice. Ajowan prawn salad – I ..read more

Beef ularthiyathu / nadan beef ularthiyathu/ beef fry Kerala style is an excellent dish from Kerala. It is a perfect festive recipe to compromise with the taste balance. This recipe has authentic Kerala spice flavours. It goes well with chapati and rice. Kerala Beef Fry recipe has hundreds of variations. It varies from region to region. Some people call Beef Fry, Beef Ularthiyathu, while others call it Beef Olathiyathu. Whatever be the name or recipe followed for Beef Fry, the typical approach is to Marinate and Cook the Beef and then Pan Fry till the beef is completely dry. Estimated readi ..read more

Macaroni Pasta Indian Style There are different methods on how to make Indian style macaroni pasta. Different people from other parts of the world prepare their macaroni according to their taste and preference. In addition to that, some recipes are carried down through different generations to honour one’s culture. Estimated reading time: 14 minutes Table of contents Macaroni Pasta Indian Style How to make Spicy Macaroni Recipe Vegan pasta makhani Homemade Indian macaroni pasta Ingredients for cheese macaroni pasta Indian style Recipe for macaroni Pasta Indian style More similar recipe ..read more

Ulli theeyal Kerala style – Did you know the foods you eat represent a part of your personality? In China, this is known as “chi”, while in India, it’s known as “prana”. According to the traditional beliefs of Chinese people, they believe a meal should have both sweet and sour taste. That’s because it helps to balance their energies beneath their physical body.  This is the life force that makes one’s personality and has to be balanced.  Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Table of contents About ulli theeyal How to make Kerala ulli theeyal Different types of theeyal Muringakkai u ..read more

Home Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Jump to Video Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Table of contents About beef achar How to make beef pickle Kerala style? Bottom line: Recipe of beef pickle: For marination Method to make beef achar: FAQ: Learn how to make Kerala style beef achar. Different people boast of jerky and beef dishes, but the Kerala beef achar or pickled beef takes the first position. It’s a meal that’s out to steal your hearts and spark popping flavours in your mouth. Beef pickle recipe youtube The beef won’t only satisfy your craving but develop a spicy feeling as wel ..read more

Moru curry kerala style Home Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Table of contents Moru curry kerala style Recipe for Moru Curry More Kerala recipes: FAQ: Moru curry recipe is one of the favourites among Kerala dishes. Here in this post we will learn how to present this simple dish. Always remember “BUFF” thats the basics for plate presentation, when plating food, balance, unity, focus and flow. Heightened plate presentation consists of placing several elements on top of each other or in an elevated fashion to create a heightening effect. Try to add height to the plate, either you ca ..read more

Coconut chutney/chammanthiCoconut raw mango chutney Decoration of dishes is very important, it gives personality to a specific meal and the final touch to your delicious story. In the world of culinary art is well known that the appearance of food is one of the most important factors that will attract or reject.In this post, lets do this with our simple coconut raw mango chutney. There are so many ways how one meal can be served and presented. Learn the basic rules about serving and food presentation. How to use an unusual technique for food presentation with simple plates, and how can create ..read more