The Suriani Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections from the Syrian Christians of Kerala
Kerala ripe mango curry (Pazha manga karri)
I am discovering a fondness for ripe mango curries. They are a lovely combination of sweet and spicy flavours that play beautifully on...
Sweet and spicy lemon and raisin pickle
Pickles in India fall into three broad categories based on how they are preserved, salted or brined, oil and sweet with sugar or jaggery....
Mashed and seasoned tapioca (Kappa purattiathu)
Tapioca, or cassava, is a staple in hKerala. Tapioca has a long and bloody history. Its origins can be traced back to Brazil, where it...
Lemon and green chili pickle
Pickles are an essential part of tables all over the world, and I love them all. From spicy Korean kimchi to subtle Japanese burdock root...
Kerala egg roast (Mutta roast)
This is a very traditional recipe that highlights the essence of Keralite cooking. Unlike most recipes from the region, it is simple but...
Yams with ground coconut (Chena Erissari) - Indian curry series 2
This recipe is from the small Suriani community in Kerala, one of the oldest Christian communities in the world (a very nice detailed...