Category Archives: curry

Stuffed Brinjal

Another stuffed vegetable that is very similar to the previous one. My cousin’s lovely wife cooked this dish for me when I visited them. I was bowled over by the taste and decided to try my hand at it. I … Continue reading

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Thiruvathira Special

A little late in the day to be posting Thiruvathira recipes because its already over for this year. But could not resist sharing these precious recipes. Thiruvathira Puzhukku A special preparation during the Thiruvathira festival observed by women. Its a … Continue reading

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Colocasia Stem (Thaalu) Avial

A quick post about colocasia stem avial on demand. Ingredients: Tender Colocasia stems – 200 gms Long beans (payar/chowli) – 100 gms Raw banana – 100 gms Raw papaya – 100 gms Turmeric – 1/4 tsp Red chilly powder – … Continue reading

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Sambar

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Sambar is a versatile dal curry. It tastes good with almost everything. You can have it with rice, dosa, idli, even chapathi! There are various types of sambar and different styles of making it. This is a simpler version, which … Continue reading

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Vegetable Korma

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A spicy and wholesome vegetable curry that goes well with almost everything. Ingredients: Mix vegetables diced in small cubes and florets(carrot, cauliflower, beans, green peas, potato) – 250 gms Turmeric – 1 tsp Water – 1 cup Coriander leaves – 1 … Continue reading

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Avial

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A healthy concoction of vegetables in mildly flavored coconut gravy, a salad of sorts, a must-have for feasts. Ingredients: Assorted vegetables cut in 1-1-/2 inch size – 500 gm Water – 1/2 cup Curd* – 1 cup Curry Leaves – … Continue reading

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Manga Pulissery (Ripe Mango Yoghurt Curry)

Sweet, salty, sour, spicy..a lil bit of every taste to tickle your tongue. A curry that is a concoction of unique tastes… Ingredients: Ripe mango, cut into small pieces – 2 Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp Red chili powder – 1/2 … Continue reading

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Moru Curry (Simple Curd Curry)

Simple and instant curd curry. Ingredients: Yoghurt/buttermilk – 500 ml Shallots* – 3-4 Red chilly powder – 2 tsp OR green chillies – 5-6 Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Cumin seeds/powder (jeera) – ¼ tsp Methi seeds/powder (uluva)- ¼ tsp … Continue reading

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Cucumber & Raw Mango Curry

A sour curd curry similar to North Indian kadi. Ingredients: Malabar cucumber* – 250 gm Raw mango (medium)* – ½ portion Curd – 1 cup Turmeric powder – ½ tsp Water – 2 cups Salt – to taste For gravy: … Continue reading

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