I have always wondered why the name ‘Molly”, perhaps the name of the inventor. A Molly aunty from Kottayam or Pathanamthitta would have  made this dish for the first time.Vellappam and fish molly are a great combination.   Ingredients For Gravy 1. Onion thinly sliced – 2 No 2. Curry leaves – 2 sprigs 3.
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This is a simple and easy recipe which is great as an appetizer. It’s sure to please your guests and most importantly kids are going to love them. Recipe source from vanitha magazine.   Ingredients 1.Shrimps – 250 gms 2.Lemon juice – 1 tbsp 3.All purpose flour– 1 tbsp 4.Cornflour – 1 tbsp 5.Egg white
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Jack fruit( chakka) Ada is my all time favorite. In Kerala, you get to have chakka ada, chakka varattiyathu,chakka chips during summer(March to May).When you live in a temperate zone where few arils of Jack fruit cost you $5….then you tend to rely on canned Jack fruit imported from Thailand or Philippines. I used the
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“Kinnathappam” means a sweet rice cake that is steamed in a pan(kinnam). Malayalis use it as a sweet snack or a dessert.For me, it was one of the best afterschool snacks…ummmm… just like neyyappam or unniyappam. The choice is yours whether to have a fried snack or a steamed one.   Ingredients Raw Rice –
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For best results, let the bread slices dry overnight. The hardness of the bread keeps the bread from absorbing too much egg and getting soggy.   Ingredients: Bread -4 slices Milk -1/4 cup Egg -1 Sugar -3 tbsp Salt -a pinch Butter -2 tbsp Vanilla extract/Cardamom powder- 1/4 tsp(optional)

Thinking of something new to show off at the next potluck  party?  Try out these Shrimp Tempuras/Prawn Pakoras. Ingredients 1. Cooked prawns – ½ cup Chopped onions -¼ cup Chopped green chillies -1 tbsp Chopped ginger- ½ tsp 2. Water – 1 cup 3. Vegetable ghee -1 tbsp Salt – to taste 4. Flour –
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Here is a wonderfully simple recipe for an Eggless Chocolate Cake. You won’t even miss the eggs! Ingredients All Purpose Flour – 2 cups Salt – 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder – 1 teaspoon Baking Soda – 2 teaspoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder – 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar – 2 cups Canola Oil – 1 cup Hot
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Sukhiyan is another mouthwatering snack of Kerala. These are sweet green gram balls dipped in batter and deep fried. Similar to bonda preparation but a sweet delicacy. Try it for yourself and let me know the feedback…   Ingredients Green gram (whole) – 1 cup Jaggery – ½ cup Grated coconut- ½ cup Cardamom powder
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Try placing a bowl of french fries or chips or a packet of cheetos infront of your little munchkins, you don’t need to say or do anything… the plate will be empty just in  few minutes… with a naughty smile .I am pretty sure Cajun Chicken Bites can substitute most of the junk food. Ingredients
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Similar to the rice balls(Ari Unda or Avalose Unda), but with a slight variation. Here, rice flakes (pressed rice) are used instead of rice grains. ‘Quick and Easy’ recipe for the busy working Moms & Dads.   Ingredients 1. Rice flakes (Aval) – 3 cups 2. Coconut (grated) – 1 cup 3. Jaggery (grated) –
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