Category: Dinner

Pulissery / Spiced Buttermilk Cocon...

Pulissery,an authentic Kerala dish, is an inevitable part of Onam sadya. The curry can be prepared in less time and goes well with hot rice. The spiced buttermilk is a probiotic rich curry dish which is purely vegetarian and gluten-free.
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Pulissery can be made in many ways. I had shared a pulissery recipe with cucumber some time back. That was made with lemon ... READ MORE

Plantain Stir-fry - Ethakka mezhuku...

Plantain stir-fry, an easy and healthy side dish with lots of dietary fiber. This is a staple dish of Onam sadya in Kerala. Unripe plantains are used to make this dry dish.
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Plantain stir-fry is the most common dry dish made for Onam Sadya since it is the easiest preparation, Also plantains are ... READ MORE

Beetroot Kichadi - Beetroot Sauce

Beetroot Kichadi is a deep colored sauce made with cooked beetroot, coconut and yogurt. They make a rich package of all the vital nutrients and minerals with probiotic benefits. They can also be used as a dip with a slight tangy taste.
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Beetroot Kichadi is the rich colored dish in Onam sadya. It is also one of the easiest dishes to prepare. They are ... READ MORE

Sambar Without Sambar Powder/ Lenti...

Recipe for Sambar without sambar powder is an authentic Onam dish from Kerala Sadya. This vegetable lentil stew resembles a chowder with spices and vegetables. The dish is purely vegan and nutrient rich.
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Sambar without sambar powder is today’s recipe to share in Onam Sadya Special. For those who wonder what in the food ... READ MORE

Avial Kerala Style - Mixed Vegetabl...

Avial (aviyal) is the real star among the curries served in Sadya. The beauty and simplicity of the dish is that you can make it with almost any vegetables you have on-hand. Avial with yogurt is the simple,hassle-free dish to make. Pairing veggies with coconut, curry leaves and raw coconut oil with yogurt is irresistible.
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Avial (aviyal) is the real star among the curries served in Sadya. Avial is a mix of vegetables cut into matchstick ... READ MORE

Cabbage Thoran - Cabbage Coconut St...

Cabbage Thoran, a colorful and simple to make stir-fry. A single cabbage will make the stir-fry for a large group. A delicious and nutritious dry side dish that tastes great when paired with spicy Kerala style fish curry. The best option for thoran in Onam sadya.
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Any vegetable stir-fry mixed with coconut is named thoran, that is what we call it in Malayalam. Thoran is a dry ... READ MORE