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  Idiyappam and Pattani Curry- Kerala Breakfast Recipe  Are you looking for a healthy and comforting breakfast? Idiyappam/  string hoppers is a much-loved traditional breakfast of Kerala. String hoppers are healthy and a fun recipe to make. It is steamed rice noodles, delightfully soft and springy.  It tastes delicious with mild stews, vegetable kurma, or green peas curry. If you like to serve it as dinner, try spicy egg curry or chicken curry. It is simple, satisfying, the very definition of comfort food. You might be surprised to find out that it is super easy to make at home.  Today's recipe is my best go-to for making soft and fluffy idiyappam. It goes well with this delicious dried peas curry. The sauce is versatile and is good with any vegetable of your choice, lentils, or beans. The gravy consists of coconut milk and grounds coconut paste. It adds a nutty flavor and tastes like kurma. It is a delicious and healthy vegetarian/vegan recipe , that you will b...

   Coconut Pumpkin Halwa/ Pumpkin Dessert- Mathanga Varattiyathu Fall is the perfect time to enjoy your favorite pumpkin recipes. We have been enjoying it this season in several ways, making pumpkin bread , muffins ,pies , and pancakes. Are you looking for dessert ideas with pumpkin? Then why not try a delicious halwa. The recipe I am sharing today is a sweet delicacy, a rustic confectionery from Kerala. It is one of the many traditional forgotten sweets of Kerala made with simple, locally available ingredients.  Rice and coconut are a staple in all traditional Kerala snacks and sweets. The sweetener can be regular sugar or jaggery. It is gently laced with the flavor of cardamom and ghee/clarified butter. Pumpkins are in season, and there is no better time to try this recipe. Making chakka vilayichathu/ Jack fruit preserve was a yearly tradition back home in Kerala. Vilayichathu/ Varattiyathu is a term used for something that is cooked and reduced like halwa. But a halwa...

   Mutton Kola Urandai- Mutton Meat Balls Mutton Kola Urundai/ Mutton Keema Balls is a delicious snack that you cannot stop munching!  Are you are, looking for delightful crispy snacks for entertaining? Why not try this local delicacy of the Madhurai and Chettinadu region in South India. It is an old-fashioned, rustic meatball that is a very versatile recipe. It is often fried and then served in a number of different ways, as a snack with a cup of tea, an appetizer, a side dish for lunch, or added to gravy to make a delicious curry. It is a customizable meal for any day of the week, and this recipe is a keeper. Mutton balls are deep-fried, bite-sized finger food, crisp on the outside and soft and juicy inside. It is so addictive! Trust me, it will be gone before you realize it. Meatballs are comfort food in many cuisines, and there are so many variations. Mutton Kola Urandai is a regional specialty.   You can find it in the menu of restaurants, local canteens in...

    Green Chutney Stuffed Eggplant- Ravaiya  Brinjal/eggplant is a versatile vegetable, and it goes well with different spices and herbs. Stuffed vegetables always taste better, and sometimes you need to look at things from a new perspective. Ever thought that a simple green coconut chutney can be a flavorful stuffing? Well, it may sound simple, but it tastes delicious. Ravaiya is a vegetarian/vegan recipe that is a perfect example of easy-to-make, comfort homey food. It is a culinary staple of Gujarathi and Parsi cuisine.  It goes well with basmati rice or with Indian flatbread like rotis or parathas. Fried eggplant has this melting texture, and combined with the tangy, flavorful coconut paste, and spices it tastes delicious. There is a perfect balance of heat and flavor. Coconut and sugar add a touch of sweetness and balances the tart from vinegar and tamarind. The coconut chutney has a fresh flavor of coriander and mint. I have posted recipes of stuffed eggplants,...

  Easy Chicken Chow Mein Recipe  Chicken Chow Mein is simple and easy to make at home and is better than takeout. The chow mein noodles are savory, salty, and spicy, with loads of veggies, and are delicious! This recipe is similar to the Indian restaurant-style Chow Mein noodles, which are more towards the spicier side. You can use chilly sauce or experiment with the Sriracha sauce, depending on how spicy you want your noodles. Chow Mein is the best weeknight dinner, and the leftovers are great for lunches. It is irresistibly delicious and packed with flavor. Your family will love this every time you make it! In India, Chinese food especially, fried rice, and noodles are a thing.  It is popular street food. Roadside eateries and food trucks selling Indo-Chinese food are a common sight. Spicy Veg Chow Mein noodles go well with vegetable Manchurian, chilly chicken, Gobi Manchurian, etc. You could even make a filling meal with this recipe by adding a protein of your choice. ...

  12 Delicious Jackfruit Recipes- Kerala Cuisine Jackfruit is the most versatile of all tropical fruits. It is a common fruit in Kerala and South India. When in the season, it is considered a staple food. The sheer variety of recipes with jackfruit is quite astounding. No wonder it is known as the official fruit of the Kerala state! Ripe jack fruit has a firm texture and tastes like honey. It adds an exotic taste to desserts. The young or tender jack fruit is used for savory dishes and has a meaty texture. The unripe one has a neutral flavor, and we use it to make mashed jack fruit/puzhukku, and it tastes best with spicy fish curry. The edible part of this fruit is the yellow sheath around the seeds, but when it is unripe it will be white. The outside will be green in color, and the ripe ones will turn light brown with a strong fruity fragrance. Jack fruit has recently gained much interest as a plant-based meat alternative. It is starchy and rich in fiber. It is rich in antioxidant...