Be it Onam or Vishu or a special celebration at home – making a payasam is mandatory. Birthdays never seem complete without a special payasam. And there are so many different varieties of payasams that you Read More
Sambharam or Morum Vellam is a spiced buttermilk drink from Kerala. It is healthy summer drink which leaves you feeling totally refreshed. This drink is also part of the Kerala Sadya. I usually make it Read More
Thoran is a general malayalam word used for a stir-fry which has grated coconut added to it. Thoran preparations made using different vegetables is a part of our regular meals. It makes for a good Read More
Onam holds a special place in the heart of all Malayalees. And when you think of Onam, some images that come to your mind are of Kerala sari and mundu, pookalam (flower rangoli) and the Read More
Dal or Parippu Chaar (as we call it in Malayalam) forms the first course in an Onam Sadya, Hot rice, with a little dal poured on top and some ghee drizzled over – this is how Read More
You can do so much with raw mangoes. But probably one of the most common thing made from raw mangoes in India is the pickle. And considering how vast the country is and each state Read More
When it is Onam time, making a Payasam is a must! Cherupayar Parippu or the split yellow moong dal Payasam is traditionally made in Kerala and is usually a part of the Onam Sadya. But Read More
