Okra khichadi is a healthy side dish which can be served for any sadya, be it Vishu or Onam or a marriage function, or for an everyday meal. Okra also known as Ladies finger is called Vendekka in Malayalam and can be used for a variety of side dishes. This okra khichadi can be served […]
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Fish Molee is a popular fish curry from the South Indian (Kerala) cuisine. The word molee literally means stew. This dish is mainly made with firm fleshed fishes such as king fish or pomfrets. In this preparation fish is stewed in coconut milk and mild spices, so that the fish dominates the taste of the […]
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Thrimadhuram is a prasadam usually made in temples for neivedhyam. It is also known as panchamrutham and can be prepared in different ways. For sweetness you can use sugar, jaggery or honey. Honey can be drizzled on top of it also. In this recipe I have used bananas, dry black grapes (raisins), cashews, dates, kalkkandam […]
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Chickpeas Sundal is a delicious recipe that is prepared by all devotees on the auspicious occasion of Navarathri. Sundals are popular during Navarathri as these are offered as prasadhams to the guests visiting homes and as offering to the goddess. This sundal is made with chickpeas, urad dal, mustard seeds, chillies, turmeric powder and coconut. […]
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Nei Payasam is very special in Kerala temples. It is a special sweet dish which is prepared as Neivedhyam in Kerala. This payasam is mostly made during festivals. It is also made as a prasadam for all occasions and is a tasty combination of rice, jaggery, ghee and grated coconut. Today on the occasion of […]
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