Mutton Stew is a mouth watering dish from Kerala made by simmering Mutton in Coconut Milk. Mutton tends to be expensive in Kerala and so people usually prepare it only for special occasions like Christmas and Easter. Appam and Mutton Stew are usually served as a course for Christian Wedding Receptions and other Parties. In […]
Kadachakka Mezhukkupuratti (Breadfruit Stir fry)
Breadfruit (Kadachakka) is a tropical fruit found abundantly in Kerala. It looks similar to a very small jackfruit. The unripe fruit is often used in curries and stir-fries. Once cooked, the flesh tastes similar to that of Potato. It is also known as Sheema Chakka. I have tasted Varutharacha Kadachakka Curry several years ago but […]
Chakka Vevichathu (Mashed Jackfruit with Coconut)
Jackfruit (Chakka) grows abundantly in Kerala and other tropical regions. You can find a jackfruit tree in the backyard of almost every house in Kerala. Ripe jackfruit (Chakka pazham) is really sweet and tastes best when in season. There are two varieties of ripe jackfruit in Kerala : Varikka Chakka (firmer and crunchier inner flesh) and Koozha […]
Migas (Tortillas with Egg)
Toddlers can be weird when it comes to food. My little one currently dislikes eggs in almost every form, be it fried, scrambled or poached. Eggs need to be disguised in fried rice, pasta and baked goodies. It is the same with bread or else I would have happily made PBJs every day! One morning, I decided […]
Oats and Banana Cake
September 8th is the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a big feast in the Church. In Kerala, Catholics prepare for our Blessed Mother’s feast day by fasting or abstaining from meat for 8 days known as ‘Ettu Noyambu‘. Yesterday, I wanted to make a cake for Mama Mary’s birthday. I didn’t have any plans and began searching […]
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