68 original recipes shared by Asha Ravindran on HungryDemocracy.

Saaru is a term typically used in Kannada to describe a less loosened gravy, almost like a rasam. This Tomato Saaru is a flavorful and tangy dish made with tomatoes, tamarind, a…

A traditional Sadhya delicacy from Kerala, Kootu Curry is a flavorful side dish made with yam, raw Kerala plantain, and black chickpeas, seasoned with spices and coconut.

A traditional tomato and onion curry with curds, known as parakku in the Malabar region of Kerala. This dish is unique as it involves no cooking of the main ingredients, resembl…

A flavorful Indian spinach dish, combining pureed and chopped spinach with spices, tomatoes, and a touch of curd, finished with a fragrant ghee tempering.

Enjoy the lip-smacking meal by serving with rice or chapathis.

In Malabar part of Kerala, kachati is a type of clay pot. This sambar is a traditional dish cooked using a variety of vegetables and spices, simmered to perfection.

A traditional Kerala dish, Aviyal is a medley of vegetables cooked with coconut and spices, believed to have originated from Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers.

Another version of fish fry using a variety of ingredients to garnish the same.

A traditional Kerala-style chicken curry prepared by roasting coconut and spices, then simmering with marinated chicken for a rich and flavorful dish.

This fish curry is prepared by frying coriander powder and grinding it along with coconut, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.

A flavorful tomato chutney made with ripe tomatoes, carrots, and a blend of spices, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. This chutney is prepared using sesame oil for an aut…
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A traditional Kerala-style curry made with chickpeas, coconut, and a blend of spices, perfect for breakfast or as a main course.

A dry egg roast featuring boiled eggs fried with spices and aromatics, creating a flavorful side dish with a hint of heat.

Rasam is a super soup for cold and weight loss. This recipe is prepared by using spices like pepper and cumin seeds.

A simple egg curry prepared with coconut milk and other ingredients, offering a rich and creamy texture with a hint of spice.

A flavorful and aromatic Indian rice dish made with a variety of vegetables, spices, and soya chunks, cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker.

A flavorful curry made with raw mangoes, coconut milk, and a blend of spices, offering a tangy and aromatic dish typical of Kerala cuisine.

A flavorful and aromatic potato curry made with a blend of spices, coconut, and poppy seeds, perfect for serving with chapatis or rice.

A traditional Indian Malabar dish featuring a semi-liquid gravy made with drumstick leaves, coconut, and spices, offering a rich and flavorful experience.

A flavorful side dish perfect for pairing with Chapathi, Dosa, or Poori, featuring ripe tomatoes cooked with spices and aromatics.

A traditional Kerala-style curry featuring Mangalore cucumber, cooked with a blend of spices and coconut, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.

Chivda made with poha or beaten rice flakes is a very popular savory teatime snack in India. It is super easy to make and makes for a very delicious snack.

This curry is best enjoyed with sardines, but it can also be prepared with other types of fish. The dish features a rich blend of spices and a tangy tamarind base, typical of Ke…
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A traditional Kerala-style seasoned buttermilk, featuring a blend of yogurt, spices, and aromatic herbs, gently heated to infuse flavors without boiling.

A flavorful curry featuring dry prawns, enhanced with a blend of spices and coconut, typical of Kerala cuisine.

A tangy and spicy lemon curry that can also be used as a pickle on the side of rice and some curry.

A traditional Kerala-style vegetable side dish featuring drumstick leaves sautéed with coconut, garlic, and spices, offering a flavorful and nutritious accompaniment to any meal.

A traditional Indian breakfast dish made with broken wheat, vegetables, and spices, cooked to a fluffy texture.

A traditional Kerala-style tapioca side dish, cooked with spices and coconut, offering a delightful accompaniment to fish curry.

Moru curry is a traditional Indian dish from the Malabar region, prepared using coconut and sour curds, offering a tangy and creamy flavor profile.

Natholi is a tiny fish prepared with coconut to form a thick gravy.

Mint rice or podhina rice prepared with the flavor of mint leaves.

On a hot summer day, curd rice provides a refreshing meal that helps cool down the body and maintain body temperature.

A fresh and vibrant chutney made with coriander leaves, coconut, and spices, perfect for serving with idli or dosa.

Coconut chutney prepared with coriander leaves, offering a fresh and tangy accompaniment to South Indian dishes.

Ragi is highly nutritious and healthy cereal. It has high protein content and is a rich source of minerals.

Indian style shallow fry of sprouted pulses.

A refreshing South Indian rasam made with lemon and ginger, featuring toor dal and tomatoes for a tangy and spicy flavor.

A dish prepared with banana flower, known as 'koombu' in Malayalam, featuring coconut and spices for a traditional Kerala side dish.

This variety of pongal dish is a spicy variant prepared with moong dal.

A flavorful taro root side dish, perfect to enjoy with rice and curry.

Chicken roast with coconut.

A traditional Indian-Kerala dish where bitter gourd is prepared by boiling, sun-drying, and frying to create a crispy side dish perfect for summer.

Thoran is a dry side dish made with green gram and a blend of spices, offering a flavorful accompaniment to any meal.

Thoran is a dry side dish cooked with a variety of vegetables, seasoned with spices and coconut, typical of Indian - Malabar cuisine.

A traditional Malabar vegetable curry featuring taro root, raw banana, and Mangalore cucumber cooked in coconut milk, seasoned with coconut oil, garlic, and dry red chilies.

A traditional Kerala dish featuring Mangalore cucumber cooked with coconut and spices, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic curry.
Kerala style okra shallow fry.

A comforting and nutritious dish made with rice and moong dal, flavored with aromatic spices and herbs, cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker.

Stir fried potatoes with aromatic spices, perfect as a side dish.

A traditional Indian Malabar dish featuring sautéed red amaranthus with coconut and spices, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Masala dosa prepared with potato stuffing, a classic South Indian breakfast dish featuring a crispy dosa filled with a spiced potato mixture.

A traditional Indian side dish made with raw baby jackfruit, coconut, and spices, cooked to perfection in a clay pot.

Paraku is a dish prepared with coconut and curds. The best part of this recipe is that there is very little amount of cooking involved.

This recipe is cooked by grating the beetroot and is used as a side dish.

A delicious South Indian snack made with cooked rice, rava, and spices, deep-fried to golden perfection.

A flavorful Indian Malabar side dish featuring cabbage, spices, and coconut, perfect for pairing with rice or chapathi.

Paraku is a side dish prepared in the Malabar region of Kerala using coconut and curds. This version uses salted mangoes for a tangy twist.

Jeera or cumin seeds are used to prepare this flavorful Jeera Rice, which pairs excellently with a thick dal curry.

Mint chutney prepared with roasted gram, coconut along with mint leaves.

This is the easiest way of preparing a quick mango pickle, perfect for the mango season. It combines raw mangoes with spices for a tangy and flavorful accompaniment.

A traditional Indian chutney made with fried papads, coconut, and spices, offering a delightful blend of flavors perfect for enhancing any meal.

Pachadi is prepared in the Malabar region of Kerala using coconut and sour curds.

A traditional Indian breakfast dish, Crispy Dosa is a thin, crispy pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, served hot and golden brown.

Scrambled eggs with coconut and onions, a traditional Kerala dish known for its simplicity and rich flavors.

Sardine cooked with coconut as the main ingredient, resulting in a semi-thick gravy.

This is a delicious snack recipe from the Malabar area of Kerala, mainly prepared with ripe jackfruit.

A traditional yogurt-based Kerala dish featuring bitter gourd, coconut, and spices, often served during festivals like Vishu and Onam Sadhya.