Panakam is a simple sweet drink prepared during festivals like Rama Navami. In my village, Thekkegramam, this drink is served … More
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Growing Plants
Growing plants seem overwhelming to most people. They make up all sorts of excuses. “Oh, there is no space in … More
Navaratna Chutney
Breakfast options for most South Indian households are usually standard – dosa or idli. A chutney or a gravy accompaniment … More
Uthappam, The South Indian Rice Pizza
Uthappam, for most people, is thick dosa made from dosa/idli batter. But at home uthappam is made from special uthappam … More
Thiruvathira Kali (Rice Halwa)
Thiruvathira Kali, a festival special, the sweet rice halwa, also a kind of dance that women in Kerala perform during … More
Jackfruit Jam (Chakka Varatti)
A preparation unique to Kerala; it can be used as jam or magically transformed to various sweet delicacies. The king … More
