Koottu Curry

1.Chena (elephant yam)-1cup(cubed)
   Raw Banana-1(cubed)
2.Black chickpeas(soaked overnight)-1/2cup
3.Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
   Pepper powder-1tsp
   Jaggery-20gms
   Salt
4.Shredded coconut-1/3cup
   Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
5.Coconut oil-1tbsp
   Mustard seeds-1tsp
   Urad dal-1tsp
   Dry red chilly-2
   Pearl onion(chopped)-1tsp
   Curry leaves-2springs
6.Shredded coconut-1/3cup

• Pressure cook chickpeas with 1 cup water and salt
• To this add cubed yam ,banana,turmeric powder,pepper powder,jaggery and salt.Add water if needed.cook it again for 2 whistles.
• Grind together coconut and cumin seeds to a smooth paste with little water.
• Pour coconut mixture into the curry.Adjust salt and cook till the required consistency is reached.
• Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and urad dal.Fry chopped pearl onion,dry red chilly and curry leaves.Add  1/3cup shredded coconut and roast it until brown color.Add this over the koottu curry and mix well.
• Serve with rice.

Green peas Stew

1.Dry green peas-3/4cup(soked over night)
   Onion-1
   Green chilly-3
   Ginger(chopped)-1tbsp
   Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
   Salt
2.Ptato(cubed)-1
  Carrot(cubed)-1
  Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
  Salt
3.Thick coconut milk-1/2cup
4.Garam masala powder-1/2tsp
5.Coconut oil-1tbsp
   Mustard seeds-1tsp
   Dry red chilly-2
   Pearl onion(chopped)-2
   Curry leaves-2 springs

• Pressure cook green peas with onion,ginger,green chilly,turmeric powder,salt and water.(3-4 whistle)
• Cook potatoes and carrots with water turmeric powder and salt.
•  Heat oil in a pan  and splutter mustard seeds.Fry onions,dry red chilly and curry leaves.
• Add cooked green peas,potatoes, carrots,garam masala powder and thick coconut milk.Allow it to a boil.Lower the heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
• Serve with chappathis,parathas,etc.

Chakka Aviyal (Jackfruit Aviyal)

1.Raw jackfruit(sliced)-1cup
   Jackfruit stem(sliced)-1/2cup
   Jackfruit seeds(sliced)-3/4cup
2.Vellary(cucumber)-1/2cup
   Snake gourd(padavalanga)-1/2cup9Jack
   Drumstick-2
   Raw mango-1/4cup
   Green chilly-2
3.Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
   Chilly powder-1/2tsp
   Salt
4.Shredded coconut-1cup
   Pearl onion-3
   Cumin seeds-1/2tsp  
5.Curry leaves-2 springs
   Coconut oil-1tbsp 

• Pressure cook vegetables with turmeric powder,chilly powder, salt and 1/2cup water for 1 whistle.
• Grind together coconut,cumin seeds,curry leaves and pearl onion.
•  Add coconut paste and mix well.Bring to a boil.Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add curry leaves and coconut oil.
• Remove from heat and close with a lid.
• Serve with rice.

Pazham Nirachathu (Stuffed Plantain)

1.Ethapazham(plantain/banana)-2
   Ghee-1tbsp
   Sugar-1tbsp
   Cardamom powder-1/2tsp
2.Shredded coconut-4tbsp
   Sugar-1tbsp
   Cardamom powder-1/2tsp
   Raisins-1tbsp
   Cashew nuts(broken)-1tbsp
   Ghee-1tsp

• Heat 1tsp ghee in a pan and fry cashew nuts and raisins.Add shredded coconut,sugar and cardamom powder.Mix well.
• Peel bananas and make a slit length wise.Heat 1tbsp ghee in a pan.Place bananas and spread sugar and cardamom powder.Cover and cook on low flame until soft and golden brown.
• Stuff with coconut mixture and serve.

Vishu Sadya

Pulissery(without coconut)
 

Pachadi Kichadi

Banana Pachadi                              Beetroot Kichadi                          Sweet Pachadi                             

Vendakka Kichadi



Fruit pachadi                                     Pineapple Pachadi                        Tomato Pachadi


Thoran(Stir Fry with Coconut)
 Cabbage Thoran                        Cheema Chakka Thoran             Koombu Thoran                       


Chakkakuru Padavalanga Thoran       Ethakka Thoran                       Idichakka Thoran  


Pumpkinleaf Thoran                               Toordal Thoran                          



Mezhukkupuratty (Stir Fry)
Kovakka Mezhukkupuratty     Cheema Chakka Mezhukkupuratty   Carrot beetroot stir fry           
 

Cabbage Stir Fry


Koorka Mezhukkupuratty             Bitter gourd Stir Fry


Aviyal                                                Olan                                            Chena Erissery                                 


Pumpkin Erissery                                Chakka Erissery


Pickles
Mango Pickle                             White Lemon Pickle                    Ginger-Tamarind Curry                   
           


Payasam

Ada Pradhaman                            Palada Pradhaman                          Parippu Pradhaman                      

 


Palpayasam                                       Sweet Boli