Kale sprouts thoran is a healthy accompaniment to rice, a simple stir fry prepared in the South Indian style. Sometimes, I find that kale is slightly bitter in taste, which is not appreciated by my children. If I taste bitterness, I use a pinch of tamarind pulp while cooking, and this removes the bitter taste. […]
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STEAMED SWEET POTATO
Steamed sweet potato, also called madhura kizhanga puzhangiyath is a nutritious evening snack. Mulaku chammanthi or coconut chutney is a perfect accompaniment for these steamed sweet potatoes. These chutneys taste best only when fresh. I really love this sweet and spicy combination. These chutneys go really well with kappa puzhungiyathu/ kappa puzhukku also. Sweet potato […]
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PEANUT UKKERI
Peanut ukkeri or the stir-fried pulses is an inevitable Navarathri dish among Konganis. Ukkeri is very well a nivedhyam, a perfect tea time snack and a subtle side dish in a gourmet meal. This spicy peanut ukkeri is a dainty dish which also serves as a mid-day snack. Make sure you use boiled peanuts for […]
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RAW PAPAYA CARROT RAITA
Raw papaya carrot raita is a yoghurt based vegetarian side dish. This dish is made with grated raw papayas and carrots and can be served with rice or rotis. Well, you can use this thick creamy raita as bread spread as well. It keeps well in the fridge for a couple of days and even […]
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PAPAYA AVIYAL
Papaya aviyal is another version of the traditional aviyal and unusual in that it is made only with papaya and no other vegetable. Aviyal is a dry vegetable preparation with no gravy. An “Aviyal” is a popular preparation from Kerala where a medley of vegetables such as ashgourd, raw plantain, elephant yam, drumstick, green beans, […]
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