SHIBY'S FOOD DIARY

This is a style of vegetarian preparation in Keala in which the vegetables are stir fried with shallots or onions and spices. Raw banana,...

This is an instant tangy, spicy and little bitter pickle which is used in sadyas. It is also a digestive element for Kerala sadya....

This is an instant Kerala style mango pickle which is tangy and spicy and is a must for sadyas(feast). There are many types of mango...

This is a traditional and authentic payasam prepared during special occasions. It is prepared with split green gram dal (cherupayar),...

No Kerala sadya is complete without kalan (kadhi) which is made of curd, coconut and vegetables like raw plantain, yam or both together....

This is a popular and traditional, easy to make snack prepared all through the year especially during Onam celebrations. It is prepared...

Sambharam is a Kerala style spiced butter milk flavoured with ginger, green chillies, shallots and curry leaves. It is spicy, tangy and...

Rasam is a lentil based spiced soup made with tamarind, tomatoes, spices and herbs. It is a spicy sweet and sour stock which goes well...

Thoran is a tasty side dish prepared with vegetables and coconut. Cheera Thoran is prepared from red or green spinach leaves...

Theeyal is a curry prepared with roasted coconut and spices and is an integral part of sadyas. It can be made with brinjal, shallots,...

This is a ‘must have’ delicacy prepared during Onam and all festivals and special occasions. It is made with rice ada (rice flakes) and...

Ada Pradhaman is considered the king among desserts and is prepared at all major celebrations in God’s own country. It is made with...

Sambar is an essential dish for Onam sadya and as such is a popular dish at all times. It is a hot and spicy lentil soup with mixed...

Pazham nurukku is a traditional Onam dish made with ripe Kerala plantain and jaggery. It is simply a caramalised plantain bites made with...

Pulissery is a sweet and sour curd based curry which is flavoured with ground coconut and few spices. This dish is common and the most...

Olan is an integral part of Onam sadya. It is a light and mild flavoured dish prepared with ashguard, green cowpeas or red (dry) cowpeas...

Erisseri is another traditional dish that is made for Onam sadya. It can be made with a single vegetable or combination of vegetables...

Kichadi is a mildly sweet spicy and tangy flavoured side dish which is a must for Onam sadya (feast). It is healthy and easy to make...

Onam is the grand festival of Kerala celebrated for a period of 10 days in the month of August/September. It originated as an occasion to...

This is a dry vegetable dish made in Kerala cuisine with finely chopped cabbage, cooked with shallots, green chillies and fresh coconut....