The Suriani Kitchen: Recipes and Recollections from the Syrian Christians of Kerala
Kerala ripe mango curry (Pazha manga karri)
I've developed a fondness for ripe mango curries. They are a lovely combination of sweet and spicy flavours that play beautifully on your...
Sweet and spicy lemon and raisin pickle
Pickles in India fall into three broad categories based on how they are preserved: salted or brined, and sweet with oil and sugar or...
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 traditional recipe that showcases the essence of Keralite cuisine. Unlike most recipes from the region, it is simple but...
Yams with ground coconut (Chena Erissari) - Indian curry series 2
This recipe originates from the small Suriani community in Kerala, one of the oldest Christian communities in the world, with a rich and...