Girija Menon

8 original recipes shared by Girija Menon on HungryDemocracy.

Muthira Curry (Horse Gram Curry/Kulthi Curry)

A traditional Indian curry made with horse gram, spices, and raw mango, perfect for serving with rice or rotis.

Olan

Olan is a traditional dish from Kerala, typically served during festival sadhyas for lunch and dinner. It features red cow peas and red pumpkin cooked in coconut cream, seasoned…

Vattana Masala Curry

Vattana masala curry is a delightful dish that pairs well with rotis or dosas.

Kaya Thoran/Raw Banana/Kacchha Kela Sabji

A traditional Kerala side dish made with raw banana, spices, and coconut, perfect to accompany rice.

Ada Dosa

Ada Dosa is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish made with a blend of rice and lentils, seasoned with spices and herbs, and cooked to a crisp perfection.

Pachadi

A simple and easy South Indian side dish made with cucumber, coconut, and spices, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Injithair/Ginger Curd

A traditional Kerala side dish made with ginger, green chillies, and thick curd, seasoned with mustard seeds, dry red chillies, and curry leaves.

Red Cheera Thoran/Lal Sag/Red Spinach

A flavorful side dish made with red spinach, coconut, and spices, perfect to accompany rice and curry.