Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Unniappam, small sweet rice dumplings, is a popular snack and dessert in Kerala. Though its exact origin remains unclear, many believe Unniappam originated as a religious offering, or prasadam, in temples. Cooks prepare it using rice flour, jaggery (unrefined sugar), ripe bananas, and fry it in a mix of oil and ghee. The optional addition of sesame seeds and fried coconut pieces enhances its flavor. Typically, very ripe Palayamkodan bananas, a small and sweet variety …
Today, let me share with you an authentic Kerala recipe—Mathanga Payar Erissery. Erissery, a staple in the renowned Kerala Sadya a traditional banquet, is a side dish celebrated for its rich flavors and versatility. This dish traditionally combines a variety of vegetables and legumes, and its taste can shift depending on the pulses or vegetables used. Whether you opt for pumpkin, raw bananas, or yam, Erissery consistently enhances any meal with its delightful accompaniment to …
Vanpayar Mezhukkupuratty, also known as Adzuki Beans Stir Fry, comes from the Travancore region of Kerala, India. “Mezhukkupuratty” means “coated with oil,” and this side dish combines legumes or vegetables, sometimes both, stir-fried in coconut oil infused with herbs and spices. This recipe using adzuki beans is easy to prepare and incredibly flavorful, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice or kanji. Vanpayar or Adzuki Beans Adzuki beans, also known as red beans, are small, …
Beetroot Pachadi, a traditional Kerala dish is an as recipe which is delicious flavourful and kid-friendly. This is usually served in Sadya.
Asha G