Asha Ravindran

99 original recipes shared by Asha Ravindran on HungryDemocracy.

Tomato Saaru

Tomato Saaru

Saaru is a term typically used in Kannada to describe a less loosened gravy, almost like a rasam. This Tomato Saaru is a flavorful and tangy dish made with tomatoes, tamarind, a…

Kootu Curry (Pepper Delight)

Kootu Curry (Pepper Delight)

A traditional Sadhya delicacy from Kerala, Kootu Curry is a flavorful side dish made with yam, raw Kerala plantain, and black chickpeas, seasoned with spices and coconut.

Tomato Parakku

Tomato Parakku

A traditional tomato and onion curry with curds, known as parakku in the Malabar region of Kerala. This dish is unique as it involves no cooking of the main ingredients, resembl…

Palak Sabzi (Spinach Sabzi)

Palak Sabzi (Spinach Sabzi)

A flavorful Indian spinach dish, combining pureed and chopped spinach with spices, tomatoes, and a touch of curd, finished with a fragrant ghee tempering.

Egg Curry

Egg Curry

Enjoy the lip-smacking meal by serving with rice or chapathis.

Kachati Sambar

Kachati Sambar

In Malabar part of Kerala, kachati is a type of clay pot. This sambar is a traditional dish cooked using a variety of vegetables and spices, simmered to perfection.

Sadhya Aviyal

Sadhya Aviyal

A traditional Kerala dish, Aviyal is a medley of vegetables cooked with coconut and spices, believed to have originated from Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers.

Fish Fry

Fish Fry

Another version of fish fry using a variety of ingredients to garnish the same.

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry

A traditional Kerala-style chicken curry prepared by roasting coconut and spices, then simmering with marinated chicken for a rich and flavorful dish.

Mackerel Fish Curry

Mackerel Fish Curry

This fish curry is prepared by frying coriander powder and grinding it along with coconut, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.

Tomato Chutney

Tomato Chutney

A flavorful tomato chutney made with ripe tomatoes, carrots, and a blend of spices, perfect for breakfast or as a side dish. This chutney is prepared using sesame oil for an aut…

Kadala Curry

Kadala Curry

A traditional Kerala-style curry made with chickpeas, coconut, and a blend of spices, perfect for breakfast or as a main course.

Egg Chilli Fry

Egg Chilli Fry

A dry egg roast featuring boiled eggs fried with spices and aromatics, creating a flavorful side dish with a hint of heat.

Authentic Tomato Rasam

Authentic Tomato Rasam

Rasam is a super soup for cold and weight loss. This recipe is prepared by using spices like pepper and cumin seeds.

Egg Curry with Coconut Milk

Egg Curry with Coconut Milk

A simple egg curry prepared with coconut milk and other ingredients, offering a rich and creamy texture with a hint of spice.

Vegetable Pulav

Vegetable Pulav

A flavorful and aromatic Indian rice dish made with a variety of vegetables, spices, and soya chunks, cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker.

Raw Mango Curry

Raw Mango Curry

A flavorful curry made with raw mangoes, coconut milk, and a blend of spices, offering a tangy and aromatic dish typical of Kerala cuisine.

Potato Masala Curry

Potato Masala Curry

A flavorful and aromatic potato curry made with a blend of spices, coconut, and poppy seeds, perfect for serving with chapatis or rice.

Ellisseri Recipe (A Semi-Liquid Gravy Prepared with Drumstick Leaves and Coconut)

Ellisseri Recipe (A Semi-Liquid Gravy Prepared with Drumstick Leaves and Coconut)

A traditional Indian Malabar dish featuring a semi-liquid gravy made with drumstick leaves, coconut, and spices, offering a rich and flavorful experience.

Tomato Curry | തക്കാളി കറി

Tomato Curry | തക്കാളി കറി

A flavorful side dish perfect for pairing with Chapathi, Dosa, or Poori, featuring ripe tomatoes cooked with spices and aromatics.

Puling Curry with Mangalore Cucumber

Puling Curry with Mangalore Cucumber

A traditional Kerala-style curry featuring Mangalore cucumber, cooked with a blend of spices and coconut, resulting in a rich and flavorful dish.

Poha Chivda

Poha Chivda

Chivda made with poha or beaten rice flakes is a very popular savory teatime snack in India. It is super easy to make and makes for a very delicious snack.

Sardine Fish Curry

Sardine Fish Curry

This curry is best enjoyed with sardines, but it can also be prepared with other types of fish. The dish features a rich blend of spices and a tangy tamarind base, typical of Ke…

Kachiya Moru (Seasoned Butter Milk)

Kachiya Moru (Seasoned Butter Milk)

A traditional Kerala-style seasoned buttermilk, featuring a blend of yogurt, spices, and aromatic herbs, gently heated to infuse flavors without boiling.

Dry Prawns Curry

Dry Prawns Curry

A flavorful curry featuring dry prawns, enhanced with a blend of spices and coconut, typical of Kerala cuisine.

Lemon Curry

Lemon Curry

A tangy and spicy lemon curry that can also be used as a pickle on the side of rice and some curry.

Drumstick Leaves Uperi

Drumstick Leaves Uperi

A traditional Kerala-style vegetable side dish featuring drumstick leaves sautéed with coconut, garlic, and spices, offering a flavorful and nutritious accompaniment to any meal.

Broken Wheat Upma

Broken Wheat Upma

A traditional Indian breakfast dish made with broken wheat, vegetables, and spices, cooked to a fluffy texture.

Tapioca Side Dish

Tapioca Side Dish

A traditional Kerala-style tapioca side dish, cooked with spices and coconut, offering a delightful accompaniment to fish curry.

Moru Curry

Moru Curry

Moru curry is a traditional Indian dish from the Malabar region, prepared using coconut and sour curds, offering a tangy and creamy flavor profile.

Natholi Fish Curry

Natholi Fish Curry

Natholi is a tiny fish prepared with coconut to form a thick gravy.

Mint Rice

Mint Rice

Mint rice or podhina rice prepared with the flavor of mint leaves.

Curd Rice

Curd Rice

On a hot summer day, curd rice provides a refreshing meal that helps cool down the body and maintain body temperature.

Coriander Chutney

Coriander Chutney

A fresh and vibrant chutney made with coriander leaves, coconut, and spices, perfect for serving with idli or dosa.

Coconut Chutney

Coconut Chutney

Coconut chutney prepared with coriander leaves, offering a fresh and tangy accompaniment to South Indian dishes.

Ragi Idli (finger millet)

Ragi Idli (finger millet)

Ragi is highly nutritious and healthy cereal. It has high protein content and is a rich source of minerals.

Sprouted Pulses

Sprouted Pulses

Indian style shallow fry of sprouted pulses.

Lemon Ginger Rasam

Lemon Ginger Rasam

A refreshing South Indian rasam made with lemon and ginger, featuring toor dal and tomatoes for a tangy and spicy flavor.

Banana Flower Recipe

Banana Flower Recipe

A dish prepared with banana flower, known as 'koombu' in Malayalam, featuring coconut and spices for a traditional Kerala side dish.

Melagu Pongal

Melagu Pongal

This variety of pongal dish is a spicy variant prepared with moong dal.

Taro Root Side Dish

Taro Root Side Dish

A flavorful taro root side dish, perfect to enjoy with rice and curry.

Chicken Roast

Chicken Roast

Chicken roast with coconut.

Kaipakka Kondattom (Bittergourd Fry)

Kaipakka Kondattom (Bittergourd Fry)

A traditional Indian-Kerala dish where bitter gourd is prepared by boiling, sun-drying, and frying to create a crispy side dish perfect for summer.

Green Gram Thoran (Side Dish)

Green Gram Thoran (Side Dish)

Thoran is a dry side dish made with green gram and a blend of spices, offering a flavorful accompaniment to any meal.

Mixed Vegetable Thoran

Mixed Vegetable Thoran

Thoran is a dry side dish cooked with a variety of vegetables, seasoned with spices and coconut, typical of Indian - Malabar cuisine.

Ollan

Ollan

A traditional Malabar vegetable curry featuring taro root, raw banana, and Mangalore cucumber cooked in coconut milk, seasoned with coconut oil, garlic, and dry red chilies.

Mangalore Cucumber Ellisseri

Mangalore Cucumber Ellisseri

A traditional Kerala dish featuring Mangalore cucumber cooked with coconut and spices, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic curry.

Okra Thoran (Ladies Finger) Uperi

Okra Thoran (Ladies Finger) Uperi

Kerala style okra shallow fry.

Moong Dal Khichdi

Moong Dal Khichdi

A comforting and nutritious dish made with rice and moong dal, flavored with aromatic spices and herbs, cooked to perfection in a pressure cooker.

Potato Masala Fry

Potato Masala Fry

Stir fried potatoes with aromatic spices, perfect as a side dish.

Cheera Uperi

Cheera Uperi

A traditional Indian Malabar dish featuring sautéed red amaranthus with coconut and spices, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.

Masala Dosa

Masala Dosa

Masala dosa prepared with potato stuffing, a classic South Indian breakfast dish featuring a crispy dosa filled with a spiced potato mixture.

Raw Baby Jackfruit Thoran

Raw Baby Jackfruit Thoran

A traditional Indian side dish made with raw baby jackfruit, coconut, and spices, cooked to perfection in a clay pot.

Ripe Mango Paraku

Ripe Mango Paraku

Paraku is a dish prepared with coconut and curds. The best part of this recipe is that there is very little amount of cooking involved.

Beet Root Thoran

Beet Root Thoran

This recipe is cooked by grating the beetroot and is used as a side dish.

Vada (prepared with cooked rice)

Vada (prepared with cooked rice)

A delicious South Indian snack made with cooked rice, rava, and spices, deep-fried to golden perfection.

Cabbage Side Dish

Cabbage Side Dish

A flavorful Indian Malabar side dish featuring cabbage, spices, and coconut, perfect for pairing with rice or chapathi.

Salted Mango Paraku

Salted Mango Paraku

Paraku is a side dish prepared in the Malabar region of Kerala using coconut and curds. This version uses salted mangoes for a tangy twist.

Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice

Jeera or cumin seeds are used to prepare this flavorful Jeera Rice, which pairs excellently with a thick dal curry.

Mint Chutney

Mint Chutney

Mint chutney prepared with roasted gram, coconut along with mint leaves.

Mango Pickle

Mango Pickle

This is the easiest way of preparing a quick mango pickle, perfect for the mango season. It combines raw mangoes with spices for a tangy and flavorful accompaniment.

Papad Chutney (Chamanthi)

Papad Chutney (Chamanthi)

A traditional Indian chutney made with fried papads, coconut, and spices, offering a delightful blend of flavors perfect for enhancing any meal.

Ash Gourd Pachadi

Ash Gourd Pachadi

Pachadi is prepared in the Malabar region of Kerala using coconut and sour curds.

Crispy Dosa

Crispy Dosa

A traditional Indian breakfast dish, Crispy Dosa is a thin, crispy pancake made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, served hot and golden brown.

Mutta Poduthol | Kerala style scrambled eggs

Mutta Poduthol | Kerala style scrambled eggs

Scrambled eggs with coconut and onions, a traditional Kerala dish known for its simplicity and rich flavors.

Sardine Fish Curry (Kerala Malabar Recipe)

Sardine Fish Curry (Kerala Malabar Recipe)

Sardine cooked with coconut as the main ingredient, resulting in a semi-thick gravy.

Muda Kadambu

Muda Kadambu

This is a delicious snack recipe from the Malabar area of Kerala, mainly prepared with ripe jackfruit.

Bittergourd Pachadi

Bittergourd Pachadi

A traditional yogurt-based Kerala dish featuring bitter gourd, coconut, and spices, often served during festivals like Vishu and Onam Sadhya.

Coconut Chutney

Coconut Chutney

A traditional Indian-Kerala style coconut chutney, featuring shredded coconut, dry red chillies, and aromatic spices, perfect as a side dish.

Kerala Traditional Style Avil Upma

Kerala Traditional Style Avil Upma

A traditional Kerala-style upma made with poha (flattened rice), coconut, and a blend of spices, offering a delightful breakfast option.

PUZHUKU (Green gram Curry)

A traditional Kerala dish, Puzhuku is a light and nutritious curry made with green gram, coconut, and spices. It pairs well with kanzhi or porridge and is suitable for breakfast…

Tender Mango Pickle

Tender Mango Pickle

Mango pickle prepared with tender mangoes which can be preserved for months.

Natholi Pepper Chillie Gravy

Natholi Pepper Chillie Gravy

Natholi is a small sea fish. This dish is prepared with the paste of chili powder and pepper.

Preservation of Salted Raw Mangoes

Preservation of Salted Raw Mangoes

A traditional method for preserving raw mangoes using salt and water, allowing them to be stored and used as a flavorful side dish.

Finger Millet Ada (Ragi Ada)

Finger Millet Ada (Ragi Ada)

Ada steamed with ingredients like ragi, coconut, and onions.

Onion Fry

Onion Fry

A simple and flavorful Indian Malabar side dish featuring onions fried with spices and coconut, perfect as a vegetable accompaniment.

Appam with Egg Curry

Appam with Egg Curry

A traditional Kerala breakfast dish featuring soft appams made from a fermented rice and coconut batter, served with a flavorful egg curry.

Cheera Thoran (Greens)

Cheera Thoran (Greens)

Amaranth leaves (Cheera) is a great source of vitamins and this recipe is pretty simple to make.

Ada with Rice Flour

Ada with Rice Flour

A traditional Kerala dessert made with rice flour dough, sweetened coconut, and sugar, steamed in banana leaves.

Dal Spinach

Dal Spinach

Dal spinach prepared with dal is a thick gravy. A good combination with chapathis.

Dry Prawns Solid Chutney

Dry Prawns Solid Chutney

A traditional Indian-Kerala chutney made with roasted dry prawns, coconut, and spices, ground into a solid paste.

Sardine Fish Fry

Sardine Fish Fry

Kerala style fish fry

Akki Roti

Akki Roti

Flat bread made from rice, a traditional breakfast dish from Karnataka, India.

Tomato Rasam

Tomato Rasam

Simple south Indian style tomato rasam

Brinjal Onion Fry

Brinjal Onion Fry

A simple and flavorful side dish featuring brinjal and onions, seasoned with spices and fried to perfection. Enjoy with rice.

Bittergourd Recipe (Mizhukuparatiyathu)

Bittergourd Recipe (Mizhukuparatiyathu)

A traditional Indian Malabar side dish featuring bitter gourd cooked in coconut oil with spices, resulting in a dry, flavorful preparation.

Garlic Solid Chutney

Garlic Solid Chutney

A flavorful chutney made with shredded coconut and garlic, enhanced with dry red chilies and coconut oil, perfect as a side dish in Indian Malabar cuisine.

Rice Sweet Balls (Ari Unda)

Rice Sweet Balls (Ari Unda)

A traditional Indian-Kerala dessert made from parboiled rice, jaggery, and coconut, formed into sweet balls.

Gothambu Puttu (Puttu with Wheat Flour)

Gothambu Puttu (Puttu with Wheat Flour)

Puttu is a popular and delicious breakfast dish from Kerala, made with wheat flour and shredded coconut, steamed to perfection.

Fried Tindoras

Fried Tindoras

Indian style shallow fry

Raw Mango Chutney

Raw Mango Chutney

A tangy and spicy chutney made with raw mangoes, coconut, and spices, perfect as a side dish in Indian - Malabar cuisine.

Broken Wheat Porridge

Broken Wheat Porridge

This recipe is cooked using broken wheat, green gram, and fenugreek seeds.

Ragi Ball (Ragi Mudde or Ragi Lump)

Ragi Ball (Ragi Mudde or Ragi Lump)

Ragi contains calcium with vitamin D. Ragi ball is the staple food of the people of Mysore region.

Puttu

Puttu

A traditional Kerala breakfast dish made with steamed rice flour and coconut, served with kadala curry.

Pudhina Drink (Mint)

Pudhina Drink (Mint)

A refreshing mint beverage prepared with ginger, cardamom, and mint leaves, perfect for a hot day.

Idi Appam

Idi Appam

A traditional Indian breakfast dish made from rice flour and coconut, steamed to perfection.

Special Papadam Varavu

Special Papadam Varavu

Papad or Apla is used in every kitchen. For sadhya it is very mandatory.

Ripe Kerala Banana Fry

Ripe Kerala Banana Fry

A delightful dessert featuring ripe Kerala bananas, steamed and then sautéed in ghee with sugar until perfectly caramelized.

Banana Shake

Banana Shake

A refreshing and nutritious banana shake, perfect for a quick and healthy beverage.