Kerala has, contrary to popular belief, a massive array of options for anyone who wishes to partake in purely vegetarian cuisine. From Vegetable Stew to Beetroot Thoran to Mushroom Pepper Fry, the combinations and flavours that our dishes can bring to the palate are unmatched. Try a Kerala Sadya and be serenaded by a symphony of more than two dozen vegetarian dishes. Be it appetisers or savouries or desserts, you are covered on every front. Our video on vegetarian dishes is our attempt to bring together a compilation of some of the most famous vegetarian dishes of Kerala. This page is sure to rouse your appetite for more!
Recipe and method of preparation of Puttu and Kadala Curry, a popular breakfast in Kerala.
Recipe and how to prepare Madhura Kizhangu (sweet potato) Uppumavu, a unique breakfast dish.
Pappadamis a ready to fry round wafer made of black gram flour which is usually fried or grilled. Pappadamthoran is an innovative side dish.
Recipe and method of preparing Koottu Kari, a popular vegetarian Tribal Cuisine of Kerala.
Recipe of Puttu and Kadala Curry, a popular breakfast option in Kerala. Puttu is made by steaming rice flour along with grated coconut in a Puttu Kudam, a cylindrical container. Kadala curry is made by cooking soaked black channa (Bengal gram) with chopped onion, spices and tomatoes.
Recipe of Vellarikka Kichadi, a cucumber in curd side dish, which is easy to make.
Recipe for Mango pickle, a vegetarian side dish of Kerala. The combination of spiciness, saltiness and sourness of this pickle is delightful.
Recipe for Ghee Rice (Neichoru), a simple to cook, aromatic rice dish that is prepared for special occasions.
Recipe for Kai Mezhukkupuratti or sautéed banana, goes well with rice. This side-dish is simple and easy to cook.
Kappa Puttu is made by adding grated kappa (tapioca) with rice flour and steamed afterwards.
Recipe of Koottu Curry, a side-dish usually served as part of the traditional feast of Kerala, Sadya.
Recipe and how to prepare Pazham (banana) Pulissery, a vegetarian dish served with rice.
Recipe of Pineapple Madhura Pachadi, a side dish, sometimes served with ‘Sadya’ the traditional vegetarian feast of Kerala.
Recipe and method of preparing Ponnankanni or Koyipachappu, a popular vegetarian Tribal Cuisine of Kerala
How to cook Kurumulaku Kanji or Pepper Porridge in tribal cuisine? This video shows the recipe and method of preparing Kurumulaku Kanji in Tribal Cuisine of Kerala.
One of the healthiest traditional teatime snacks in Kerala, Vattayappam is both gentle on the digestive system and a treat to the taste buds.
Karikku Dosa or Tender Coconut Pancake is a delicious and healthy breakfast dish popular in Kerala homes.
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