Vattayappam / Steamed Rice n Coconut Bread

Vattayappam is nothing else but a simple "Rice Bread"!.This sweetened steamed up bread is a popular tea time delicacy in Christian homes of Kerala and said to be a delicacy served for breakfast during Christmas time. Usually I make them using rice flour, the easiest way, but this time tried out the traditional method from Anita’s, which I 'd bookmarked a few months ago, which turned out to...

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With love, from Kuttanad…

Born in the lovely town of Alappuzha, I am emotionally bound to Kuttanad, the suburban stretch, I used to watch in awe as a child; the lovely sight of lush green paddy fields stretching out to eternity and palm fringed backwater banks with the dainty blue sky above .Kuttanad is the rice bowl of Kerala, the major granary of the state, with the major rivers Pampa , Meenachil, Achenkovil and Manimala.Rice...

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Ariyunda - The simple sweetened rice balls from Kerala

Ariyunda, the simple snack of God’s own country is one among my favourites. Still being in my home town,I could easily get hold of Kuthari (the red rice) and the sarkara(jaggery).This dark coloured jaggery (I wonder why these exact ones are unavailable in other states of the country!!) gives the unique flavour and colour when blended with the pretty fibre packed Kuthari ,the one extremely preferred...

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To my Grandma…

While we honour mothersWith words of love and praise,While we tell about their goodnessAnd their kind and loving ways,We should also think of Grandma..She's a mother, too, you seeFor she mothered my dear mother,As my mother mothers me!Lying peacefully at the corner of the bedroom, she breathed for one last time….Amidst the grievances of the loss,I console myself for having spent some solid time, took...

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Godhambu Dosa / Wheat pan cakes with Red Chutney

When I woke up on Mother’s day, Anon’s words flushed in to my mind , "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made Mothers." Still in my home town, I was glad that I could spend this Special day with her after a long time; hurried downstairs to hug and wish amma who was busy making the morning coffee, hugged me back with the same warmth, asking ,"Bharathy, what do you want for breakfast?".. Hmm.....

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Beetroot Coconut Curry

Beets are disliked by most.I seldom buy this purple veggie since V and kids are never fans of it. Alas!..Our own farm grown beets slowly began filling up my veggie tray forcing me to try something new and believe me this easy-to-make curry went quite well with hot steamed rice, proving to be a good comfort dish on a hot summer noon!. Ingredients: Beet root-2 medium-each cut into one inch cubes....

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Kannimanga Achar / Tender Mango Pickle

Summer in Kerala... the season for Mulla poo(jasmine),Chakka (jack fruit)and Kannimanga(the young mangoes).. I'm still enjoying my holidays in my native town down here in Kerala…the hot days filled with fun, loads of love and care… V simply loves LOVES "Vadu manga oorugai".Me never an expert when it comes to making pickles, always “dread” to the utmost :).. decided to try making the same with the...

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