Category: Side Dishes

  • SALMON FISH PICKLE /MEEN ACHAR RECIPE

    SALMON FISH PICKLE /MEEN ACHAR RECIPE

    Fish pickle or Meen Achar is a spicy – tangy tasty dish, which is quite popular in Kerala Cuisine. It is a perfect side dish for rice and always has a prominent place in lunch boxes.  Usually King Fish is used to make the fish pickle, but you can choose any firm flesh fish for…

  • BANANAFLOWER CUTLET/VAZHAIPOO CUTLET

    BANANAFLOWER CUTLET/VAZHAIPOO CUTLET

    A mildly spiced cutlets made with Banana blossom or vazhaipoo, potatoes and seasonings. The banana flower adds a unique texture and taste to this cutlets, which made it irresistible for both vegetarians and/or non vegetarian foodies. I grew up eating this delicious cutlets as snacks and appetizers and we call this Vazhakoombu cutlet. The outer…

  • Ethakka peera | Green Plantain with Shredded Coconut | Kerala Style

    Ethakka peera | Green Plantain with Shredded Coconut | Kerala Style

    Ethakka peera is an easy delicious Kerala (South India) side dish. Pacha Ethakka or Green Plantain mixed with grated coconut, green chilies, ginger and other spices, with the fresh aroma of coconut oil and curry leaves. What I appreciate about this dish is its simplicity. A perfect dish for busy weekdays, which has all the…

  • Watermelon Olan തണ്ണിമത്തൻ ഓലൻ

    Watermelon Olan തണ്ണിമത്തൻ ഓലൻ

    Kerala Olan is an easy yet essential side dish in Kerala Sadhya – A dish that gives out the unique tastes of Kerala. This simple delicious coconut milk curry is mildly spiced with green chilies and has the flavor of coconut oil and curry leaves. Traditionally, Olan is made using vegetables like ash gourd or…

  • KERALA STYLE CHICKEN STEW

    KERALA STYLE CHICKEN STEW

    Chicken pieces in a creamy thick sauce of coconut milk, spices and vegetables. A delicious side dish for steamed rice, bread, appam or string hoppers. Kerala Chicken Stew is a mildly spicy dish but rich in flavors. It is a traditional dish from Kerala, a southern State in India. Kerala Cuisine is known for its…

  • Avocado Cilantro Salad Dressing

    Avocado Cilantro Salad Dressing

    Healthy and easy salad dressing recipe that tastes amazing than any store bought dressing. The recipe calls for very few ingredients and will be ready in under a minute. A perfect dressing for your favorite salad combos. Salads are well liked because of its health benefits and convenience. It becomes a complete meal if it…

  • Paneer Butter Masala

    Paneer Butter Masala

    Paneer or Indian cottage cheese cooked in thick and creamy onion – tomato based sauce. The sauce is Creamy, buttery, and rich in flavor. The recipe I am sharing is not a regular paneer butter recipe. This is a family favorite dish and whenever I decided to make naan, I make either butter chicken or…

  • Dried Shark Fish Curry-Kerala Style

    Dried Shark Fish Curry-Kerala Style

    Dried Shark meat in spicy and tangy sauce with sliced coconut is a perfect side dish for rice. If you like dried fish, then this recipe is a must try. It’s an easy one pot recipe for your busy weekdays.  It’s a popular dish in central Kerala, and we usually have it with matta rice.…