Flavor rich salmon fillet masala can be used as side dish or in biriyani preparation. Buy wild atlantic salmon if  it is not too pricey for your food budget. You may be able to recognize the taste – it’s stronger than farmed salmon; the flesh is firmer, too. Bear in mind that you’re most likely
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An urban legend from Kerala claims that the English word tapioca derives from the Malayalam word combination, “thappiyokka” . The story behind the legend claims that a European, while in Kerala, once came across a native crouching on the ground, digging under a rather thin and tall plant. Tapioca is 100 % starch, protein free
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The flavour of this Konchu/Chemeen masala will make you crave for more and more , especially when you combine it with Tapioca/Kappa Tarts.   Ingredients Prawns/Shrimps  2lb Turmeric powder   1/2  tsp Onion sliced    2 No Ginger crushed   1 tsp Garlic crushed   1 tsp Green chillies chopped   2 No Coriander leaves/Cilantro chopped  1 Tbsp
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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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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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Pathiri is a pancake made of rice flour. It is part of the local cuisine among  the Mappilas of North Malabar and Malabar in Kerala State of Southern India. Crushed rice is made into a white dough and baked on pans called oadu.Variants of pathiri include neypathiri (made with ghee), poricha pathiri (fried rather than
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Ingredients Natholi fish (anchovies) 2 cups Red chilli powder 1 tsp Pepper powder 1 tsp Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Lemon juice/ white vinegar 1/2 tsp Fennel powder 1/4 tsp Ginger-garlic paste (optional) 1/2 tsp Extra virgin olive Oil for shallow frying