Cheera Aviyal is very similar to the popular Keralite dish, aviyal. Aviyal consists of a variety of vegetables with grated coconut, whereas cheera aviyal is prepared with cheera leaves, its stems, raw mangoes, drumsticks and grated coconut. Red amaranth leaves, known as Chuvanna Cheera in Malayalam, is a popular leafy vegetable of South as well […]
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CHEERA PULISSERI/ RED AMARANTH YOGHURT CURRY
Cheera pulisseri/ red amaranth yoghurt curry is similar to any other pulisseri made in the Kerala cuisine. You can substitute amaranth leaves with beetroot leaves also in this recipe. Thankfully, my family loves this cheera pulisseri. I have different recipes for red amaranth in this blog, but I like this easy and very simple recipe […]
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CHEERA THORAN
Cheera thoran or red spinach stir fry with coconut is a popular side dish for rice in Kerala. In Kerala, cheera, which is a variety of spinach is grown in the backyards or balconies of almost every household. Cheera /Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants; it is available in different colours […]
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KOORKA MEZHUKKUPURATTY
This koorka mezhukkupuratty is a tasty variation from the normal mezhukkupuratty because I have added coconut pieces and garam masala to it. I love this mezhukkupuratty to be crispy, so I roast them for a long time. Koorka, the much common root vegetable in Kerala, is yet another favourite of a Malayalee, which finds its […]
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ULLI THEEYAL
Ulli theeyal is a popular South Indian dish made with roasted coconut and spices. Theeyal is one of my favourite vegetarian side dishes. The making of theeyal requires a fine balancing of flavours. When I think of theeyal, the first thing that comes to my mind is the flavour of roasted coconut and tanginess from […]
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