Kerala mutton curry is a dish in which mutton is cooked in roasted coconut and spices in traditional Kerala style. The cooking time of mutton depends on the type of mutton you use. I pressure cook the meat for 6-8 whistles. The curry also keeps well in the fridge for 2-3 days. You can also […]
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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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Oats upma is a variation to the popular South Indian breakfast upma. To make oats upma, regular rolled oats are best owing to its health benefits. Regular rolled oats have a low glycemic index than the quick oats. This quick upma can be made with easily available ingredients and can be prepared in less than […]
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Aval payasam is a quick and easy to make dessert/pudding. It’s made using Aval aka poha which is said to be the favourite of Lord Krishna. This recipe is really simple and easy. Instead of milk and sugar in this recipe, you can use condensed milk also. If you prefer jaggery to sugar, you can […]
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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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