The Taste Island

     We keralites have a variety of prawn dishes but this recipe is my personal favourite. This is easy to make and tastes so yummy. The ingredients for this dish could be easily found in your kitchen. No need to grate coconut and get the coconut milk. Today am sharing this simple south Indian recipe with you.... Ingredients: ·          Chemmen (prawns) – ½ kg ·          Red chilli powder-1tsp ·          Shallots ( sliced )-1/4 cup ·          Ginger paste - 1tsp ·          Garlic paste-1tsp ·          Pepper powder-1tsp ·          Turmeric powder – 1tsp ·           Lemon juice- 1 tbsp ·      ...

     Beetroot pachadi is purely a traditional south-Indian side-dish. This is made with beetroot and curd as main ingredients. This dish has a rich and vibrant colour and is a bit sweet in taste. Usually served with rice and can be easily prepared. Just give a try and am sure that u’ll love it… Ingredients: ·          Beetroot (Grated) – 1medium size   ·        Onion (Finely chopped)-1 small size        ·          Ginger (Finely chopped)-1tsp ·          Green chilli (chopped)-1tsp ·          Curd (Beaten) –2 cup ·          Turmeric powder – ½ tsp ·          Curry leaves- 2 sprigs ·          ·  ...

     Beetroot thoran is a popular kerala recipe and tastes awesome. It goes very well with rice. Try this incredibly simple recipe…. Ingredients: ·          Beetroot (chopped or grated ) - 1 cup ·         Onion (Finely chopped)-1 medium sized ·        ·          Green chilli (Finely chopped) -1or 2 ·          Turmeric powder – 1tsp ·          Grated coconut - 1/4 cup ·          Curry leaves- 2 sprigs          ·          Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp ·          Cooking oil (preferably coconut oil)-1or 2 tbsp. ·          Salt to tas...

     Carrot and beans thoran is a very simple kerala side dish. It is usually served with rice. The color of the carrot and beans makes a perfect combination. It’s a healthy and nutritious dish which can be easily prepared. Ingredients: ·          Carrot (chopped or grated ) - 1 cup ·          Beans (chopped ) - 1 cup   ·         Onion (Finely chopped)-1 medium sized ·        ·          Green chilli (Finely chopped) -1or 2 ·          Turmeric powder – 1tsp ·          Grated coconut - 1/4 cup ·          Curry leaves- 2 sprigs          ·           Mustard s...

Loobikka is one of my favourite. Try this simple and spicy loobikka chammanthi. Ingredients: ·          Pickled loobikka (refer notes ) – 10   ·         Shallots-5        ·          Kaanthaari mulaku (bird’s eye chilly)-5 ·          Coconut  oil-2 tbsp ·          Salt to taste Preparation: Crush together loobikka, kaanthaari mulak and shallots along with salt. Make sure that they are just crushed and not make it a paste. Add coconut oil and mix well. Note:   For pickling loobikka wash and drain them. In jar put the loobikkas and pour boiled and cooled water. Add enough salt. Keep it for few days.     You may add green chilli or chilli powder instead of kaanthaari mulak.

     Pavakka  thoran is one of our favourite dish usually served with rice. Pavakka have many health benefits. It’s a healthy and nutritious dish which can be easily prepared but most of the people are not interested because of its bitter taste.   Ingredients ·          Pavakka (Bitter gourd ) – 2big chopped)   ·         Onion(Finely chopped)-1 medium sized ·        ·          Ginger(Finely chopped)-1tsp ·          Green chillies (Finely chopped)-2 ·          Turmeric powder – 1/2tsp ·          Grated coconut - 1/4 cup ·          Curry leaves- 2 sprigs ·          ·     ...

         Pork curry is a must dish for any Christian home during festival time or any special occasion. This is a traditional south Indian recipe flavoured with pepper, ginger, garlic,  green chillies and vinegar. So all pork lovers learn how to make delicious pork curry at home with this simple and easy to make recipe. You can try different varieties of chillies either green or dry red chillies or chilli flakes which suits your flavour. I have made this in a very simple way. Hope you will enjoy this simple dish. Have a try... Ingredients ·          Pork - 1/2 kg (cut into medium sized pieces)   ·          Onion (Finely chopped)-1 medium sized ·        ·          Tomato -1 medium sized ·        ·          Garlic past...