Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Quick Meals for Busy Families
Onam is one of those times of the year that instantly fills the air with nostalgia from back home. It’s the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated with grandeur and joy, and of course the Onam Sadya—a traditional feast served on banana leaves. Each dish in the Sadya has a unique role to play, from the tangy pickles to the mellow curries and the sweet payasams. Among them, pachadi holds a special charm. Pachadi is usually …
Avial is one of the most iconic and inevitable side dishes served in any Kerala meals. It’s not only a favorite in my household but also a brilliant way to add more vegetables to your diet! A delicious mix of various vegetables like yam, plantain, carrots, and drumsticks, this dish is bound together by a luscious coconut mixture and tangy curd (yogurt) for flavor. The origins of Avial trace back to the great epic Mahabharata, …
Kaalan, a dish from the heart of Kerala, plays a vital role in any traditional feast, Sadya. Its rich flavors and comforting texture make it a perfect side dish with rice, especially when paired with thoran—a stir-fried vegetable dish. With the addition of papadum and pickles, you can create a meal that’s both satisfying and wholesome. This dish typically features vegetables like raw banana and tubers such as yam or taro (chembu). The veges are …
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 …
Asha G