By Ranjitha Deepesh, on April 15th, 2010
 Vishu is the New Year of Keralites – it is the astronomical or zodiac New Year in Kerala and is observed on the first day of the Malayalam month of ‘Medam.’ In 2010, the date of Vishu is April 15. Historically the festival is closely associated with the agrarian economy of Kerala – a state is the southern part of India. The highlight of the festival is Vishukani, Vishukaineetam and Vishubhalam. . . . → Read More: Happy Vishu
By Ranjitha Deepesh, on November 17th, 2009
 Cabbage thoran is a dry Keralite dish made of vegetables and grated coconut. It is a great accompaniment and is considered to be an important part of the “sadhya” (feast). “Thoran” means dry dish made of any vegetables of your choice. The main ingredient of a thoran consists of mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric and grated coconut. Here I have made thoran out of green cabbages. You can also make it out of red cabbage. . . . → Read More: Cabbage thoran
By Ranjitha Deepesh, on September 9th, 2009
 Aviyal is one of the typical Kerala Cuisine and forms an important part of the “Sadhya” (Kerala Feast). It is basically cooked with a mixture of vegetables topped with grated coconut and curd. It is believed that Avial was invented by Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers during their second exile. He was considered to be one of the greatest cooks in Hindu Mythology. Other cook is Nala. . . . → Read More: Aviyal (Mix Vegetable Curry)
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