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meen_curry | Nadan Meen Curry (Fish Curry) | เดจเดพเดเตป เดฎเตเตป เดเดฑเดฟ | main | fish curry | main | non-vegetarian | 4 | 15 | 25 | [
"lunch",
"dinner"
] | [
"fish",
"daily",
"spicy"
] | [
{
"name": "Fish (kingfish/sardine, cut into chunks)",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Kodampuli (Malabar tamarind)",
"note": "soaked in warm water",
"qty": 2,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
... | [
"Soak the kodampuli in warm water for 20 minutes, then crush lightly and set aside.",
"Mix salt and a pinch of turmeric into the fish chunks; set aside.",
"In a clay pot, bring water to a boil with chilli powder, turmeric, kodampuli extract, shallots and ginger-garlic paste.",
"Add slit green chillies and sim... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "classic main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "classic combo (kappa-meen)"
},
{
"dish_id": "thoran",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "moru_curry",
"role": "cooling side"
}
] |
meen_molee | Meen Molee (Fish Molee) | เดฎเตเตป เดฎเตเดณเดฟ | main | fish curry (mild, coconut milk) | main | non-vegetarian | 2 | 15 | 20 | [
"main",
"dinner"
] | [
"fish",
"mild",
"coconut milk"
] | [
{
"name": "Fish (seer/kingfish), slices",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, finely sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies, slit",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
... | [
"Quickly sear the fish slices in a little oil; set aside.",
"In oil, soften shallots, ginger, garlic, green chillies and curry leaves; add turmeric and garam masala.",
"Add the thin coconut milk and simmer 5 minutes.",
"Gently add the fish and thick coconut milk; cook until the fish is just done and the gravy... | [
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "classic companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "neer_dosa",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
}
] |
chemmeen_curry | Chemmeen (Prawn) Curry | เดเตเดฎเตเดฎเตเตป เดเดฑเดฟ | main | seafood curry | main | non-vegetarian | 4 | 15 | 20 | [
"main",
"dinner"
] | [
"seafood",
"coconut",
"spicy"
] | [
{
"name": "Prawns, medium, cleaned",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale... | [
"Roast grated coconut until golden; cool and grind fine with chilli, coriander and turmeric.",
"Marinate prawns with salt and a pinch of turmeric.",
"Temper mustard, fry fenugreek, shallots, green chillies and curry leaves until soft.",
"Add the ground paste and a little water; simmer 6 minutes.",
"Add praw... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "thoran",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "combo"
}
] |
chicken_curry | Nadan Chicken Curry | เดจเดพเดเตป เดเดฟเดเตเดเตป เดเดฑเดฟ | main | chicken curry | main | non-vegetarian | 3 | 15 | 35 | [
"main",
"lunch",
"dinner"
] | [
"chicken",
"daily"
] | [
{
"name": "Chicken, curry cut",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, finely chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Tomato, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "li... | [
"Marinate chicken with turmeric, salt and ginger-garlic paste; rest 20 minutes.",
"Heat oil, splutter curry leaves, then sweat onions until translucent.",
"Add ginger-garlic and cook until the raw smell leaves; add tomato and cook soft.",
"Add chilli, coriander and turmeric powders; cook until oil surfaces.",... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "thoran",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "pachadi",
"role": "side"
}
] |
chicken_stew | Kerala Chicken Stew | เดเดฟเดเตเดเตป เดธเตเดฑเตเดฑเตเดฏเต | main | white stew (coconut milk) | main | non-vegetarian | 1 | 15 | 35 | [
"breakfast-with-appam",
"dinner"
] | [
"breakfast",
"coconut milk",
"mild"
] | [
{
"name": "Chicken, bone-in",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Potato, diced",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
... | [
"Fry whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, clove, pepper) in oil for a few seconds.",
"Add curry leaves, ginger, green chillies and shallots; cook until soft.",
"Add chicken, potato and carrot; saute for a couple of minutes.",
"Add hot water to just cover; simmer covered until the chicken is nearly done, about 15... | [
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "classic breakfast"
},
{
"dish_id": "idiyappam",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "neer_dosa",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "pachadi",
"role": "side"
}
] |
beef_roast | Kerala Beef Roast (Beef Ularthiyathu) | เดฌเตเดซเต เดฑเตเดธเตเดฑเตเดฑเต | main | beef fry/roast | main | non-vegetarian | 4 | 20 | 45 | [
"main",
"snack-with-porotta"
] | [
"beef",
"dry",
"spicy"
] | [
{
"name": "Beef (with a little fat), cut",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger-garlic paste",
"note": null,
"qty": 6,
"sc... | [
"Pressure-cook the beef with salt and turmeric until just tender; drain (reserve stock).",
"In a thick pan, fry shallots, ginger-garlic, torn red chillies and curry leaves in oil until golden.",
"Add chilli, turmeric and garam masala; roast a couple of minutes until aromatic.",
"Add the cooked beef and stir-f... | [
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "classic combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "combo"
}
] |
mutton_curry | Kerala Mutton Curry | เดเดฑเดฟเดฎเดพเดเดธเด เดเดฑเดฟ | main | mutton curry | main | non-vegetarian | 3 | 20 | 50 | [
"main",
"festive"
] | [
"mutton",
"festive"
] | [
{
"name": "Mutton, cut into pieces",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Tomato, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "li... | [
"Marinate mutton with salt, turmeric and ginger-garlic; pressure cook until tender, keep stock.",
"In oil, brown onions and curry leaves; add tomato and cook until pulpy.",
"Add chilli, coriander and garam masala; cook until the oil surfaces.",
"Add the mutton and a cup of stock; simmer 10 minutes to blend.",... | [
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "idiyappam",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
}
] |
pork_curry | Kerala Pork Curry | เดชเดจเตเดจเดฟเดฏเดฟเดฑเดเตเดเดฟ เดเดฑเดฟ | main | pork curry | main | non-vegetarian | 3 | 20 | 45 | [
"main",
"festive",
"snack"
] | [
"pork",
"coconut",
"spicy"
] | [
{
"name": "Pork (with some fat), pieces",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies, slit",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"sc... | [
"Marinate pork with turmeric, chilli, vinegar and salt for 30 minutes.",
"Pressure cook with ginger-garlic until tender (about 18 minutes); keep stock.",
"In oil, fry shallots, green chillies and curry leaves until caramelised.",
"Add coriander and chilli powders; roast briefly.",
"Add pork and some stock; ... | [
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
}
] |
kappa | Kappa (Tapioca/Cassava) | เดเดชเตเดช | rice | staple / boiled accompaniment | main | vegan | 1 | 10 | 25 | [
"main",
"breakfast"
] | [
"staple",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Cassava (kappa), peeled and quartered",
"note": null,
"qty": 250,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Turmeric powder",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Whole garlic cloves",
"note": null,
"qty": ... | [
"Peel cassava, cut into chunks and wash well.",
"Boil in salted water with turmeric and garlic until easily pierced, about 20 minutes.",
"Drain excess moisture; serve hot with fish or beef curry or a chutney."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "meen_curry",
"role": "classic kappa-meen"
},
{
"dish_id": "beef_roast",
"role": "classic kappa-beef"
},
{
"dish_id": "chemmeen_curry",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "red_chutney",
"role": "snack"
}
] |
steamed_rice | Steamed Rice (Chor) | เดเตเดฑเต | rice | staple | main | vegan | 0 | 2 | 20 | [
"main"
] | [
"staple"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw rice (or Kerala matta rice)",
"note": null,
"qty": 70,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Water",
"note": null,
"qty": 90,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Salt (optional)",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "fractio... | [
"Wash the rice until the water runs clear.",
"Add the water and salt; cook covered for 15-18 minutes.",
"Fluff with a fork and keep warm for serving."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "sadya side"
},
{
"dish_id": "meen_curry",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "avial",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "thoran",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "pulisseri",
"role": "side"
}
] |
ghee_rice | Ghee Rice (Neyychoru) | เดจเตเดฏเตเดเตเดฑเต | rice | festival ghee rice | main | vegetarian | 0 | 10 | 25 | [
"sadya",
"festive"
] | [
"sadya",
"rich"
] | [
{
"name": "Basmati/jeerakasala rice",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ghee",
"note": null,
"qty": 10,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Water",
"note": null,
"qty": 130,
"scale": "linear",
"unit"... | [
"Soak the rice 30 minutes; drain and set aside.",
"Fry cashews and raisins in ghee; remove and keep.",
"Cook the rice with whole spices and water until separate and fluffy, but do not mush.",
"Garnish with ghee, nuts and raisins; serve with rich curry or sadya items."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "avial",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "olach",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "parippu_curry",
"role": "sadya classic"
}
] |
sambar | Sambar | เดธเดพเดฎเตเดชเดพเตผ | curry | lentil-vegetable curry | side dish | vegan | 3 | 15 | 35 | [
"sadya",
"lunch",
"breakfast-pair"
] | [
"sadya",
"daily",
"lentil"
] | [
{
"name": "Toor dal (kandipayar)",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Mixed vegetables (drumstick, carrot, brinjal, okra)",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Tamarind extract",
"note": null... | [
"Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric until mushy; mash smoothly.",
"Boil the mixed vegetables with the tamarind extract until almost tender.",
"Add the dal, extra water and sambar masala; simmer 8 minutes.",
"Temper: burst mustard, cumin, fenugreek and dried chilli in hot coconut oil with curry leaves; pour ... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "idli",
"role": "breakfast companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "dosa",
"role": "breakfast companion"
}
] |
avial | Avial | เด
เดตเดฟเดฏเตฝ | curry | mixed vegetable curry (yogurt, coconut) | side dish | vegetarian | 2 | 20 | 25 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"vegetarian",
"yogurt"
] | [
{
"name": "Mixed veg (raw banana, yam, carrot, beans, drumstick, cucumber)",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Cumin seeds",
"not... | [
"Cut the vegetables; boil with salt and turmeric until tender but not mushy.",
"Grind coconut with cumin, ginger and green chillies into a coarse paste.",
"Add the paste and whisked yogurt to the vegetables; toss gently without boiling hard.",
"When just warm, temper mustard and curry leaves in coconut oil an... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "olach",
"role": "sadya platter"
},
{
"dish_id": "chicken_curry",
"role": "side"
}
] |
thoran | Thoran (Cabbage-Carrot) | เดคเตเดฐเตป | curry | dry vegetable stir-fry | side dish | vegan | 2 | 15 | 15 | [
"sadya",
"lunch",
"daily"
] | [
"side",
"vegan",
"dry"
] | [
{
"name": "Cabbage (shredded), carrot (julienned)",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies, sliced",
"note": null,
... | [
"Burst mustard and urad dal in hot coconut oil; add curry leaves and green chillies.",
"Add the shredded vegetables, turmeric, salt and two tablespoons of water; cover and steam 8 minutes.",
"Add grated coconut, stir and cook a minute until dry and just crisp.",
"Serve as a side to rice meals or in a sadya."
... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "meen_curry",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "side"
}
] |
erissery | Erissery | เดเดฐเดฟเดถเตเดถเตเดฐเดฟ | curry | pumpkin & red cowpea curry | side dish | vegan | 2 | 20 | 35 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Yellow pumpkin, cubed",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Red cowpea (vanpayar), pre-cooked",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty":... | [
"Cook pumpkin with turmeric and salt until soft, keeping a little texture.",
"Grind half the coconut with cumin and green chilli into a fine paste.",
"Add the paste and pre-cooked cowpea to the pumpkin; simmer until warm and blended.",
"Roast the remaining coconut golden in a little oil and stir into the curr... | [
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "sadya platter"
}
] |
olach | Olan | เดเดฒเตป | curry | ash gourd & red cowpea in coconut milk | side dish | vegan | 1 | 15 | 25 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"mild",
"coconut milk"
] | [
{
"name": "Ash gourd, peeled cubes",
"note": null,
"qty": 180,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Red cowpea (vanjiar), pre-cooked",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut milk (thin)",
"note": null,
"qty": ... | [
"Simmer ash gourd with the thin coconut milk, slit chillies, ginger and salt until translucent.",
"Add the cooked cowpea and cook a further 5 minutes.",
"Off the heat, drizzle coconut oil over the top and drop in fresh curry leaves.",
"Serve warm with rice; a light, mellow sadya item."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "kalan",
"role": "steady pairing"
}
] |
kalan | Kalan | เดเดพเดณเตป | curry | raw banana & yogurt curry | side dish | vegetarian | 1 | 15 | 25 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"yogurt"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw plantain (nendran), slices",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Curd (yogurt)",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut (ground paste)",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,... | [
"Boil the plantain slices with turmeric and salt until just tender; drain most of the water.",
"Whisk the yogurt smooth; grind the coconut and green chillies into a paste.",
"Stir the yogurt and paste mixture into the plantain on the lowest heat; warm only, never boil or it splits.",
"Finish calmly with a mus... | [
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "olach",
"role": "steady pairing"
}
] |
kootu_curry | Kootu Curry | เดเตเดเตเดเตเดเดฑเดฟ | curry | banana & chickpea | side dish | vegan | 2 | 20 | 35 | [
"sadya"
] | [
"sadya",
"vegan",
"coconut"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw banana, cubes",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Black chickpea, pre-cooked",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"s... | [
"Roast coriander, Bengal dal, dried chillies and half the coconut golden; grind into a spice paste.",
"Cook the banana cubes with turmeric and salt until just tender.",
"Add the chickpea, ground paste and a little water; simmer 10 minutes so the flavours mingle.",
"Finish with a mustard tempering, curry leave... | [
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
}
] |
manga_curry | Manga Curry (Grated Mango) | เดฎเดพเดเตเด เดเดฑเดฟ | curry | raw mango curry | side dish | vegan | 3 | 15 | 20 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"sweet-sour",
"mango"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw mango, peeled and grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"sca... | [
"Boil the grated mango with turmeric, salt and a little water until almost melted.",
"Blend coconut with green chilli and a small piece of ginger into a paste.",
"Add the paste and jaggery; simmer for 5 minutes.",
"Finish with mustard and curry leaves bloomed in coconut oil.",
"Serve with rice; it pairs the... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
}
] |
pachadi | Pachadi (Pineapple-Coconut-Yogurt) | เดชเดเตเดเดเดฟ | curry | yogurt & coconut relish | side dish | vegetarian | 1 | 10 | 15 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"yogurt",
"mild"
] | [
{
"name": "Pineapple (or cucumber), chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Curd",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": ... | [
"Simmer the pineapple briefly with a pinch of turmeric and salt without mashing it.",
"Pound coconut, green chillies and ginger to a smooth paste; whisk into the curd.",
"Combine the fruit and the coconut-yogurt gently.",
"Flavour with a mustard tempering and a few curry leaves.",
"Chill briefly and serve a... | [
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "chicken_stew",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "side"
}
] |
pulisseri | Pulisseri | เดชเตเดณเดฟเดถเตเดถเตเดฐเดฟ | curry | yogurt & coconut curry | side dish | vegetarian | 1 | 10 | 20 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"yogurt"
] | [
{
"name": "Ash gourd / okra cubes",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Curd",
"note": null,
"qty": 70,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut (masala paste)",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "li... | [
"Boil the vegetable with turmeric and salt until soft; drain the extra water.",
"Grind coconut with cumin and green chillies; mix into the yogurt and whisk smooth.",
"Combine the yogurt mixture into the vegetables on the lowest flame; warm, do not boil.",
"Finish with a mustard and fenugreek tempering in oil.... | [
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
}
] |
moru_curry | Moru Curry (Buttermilk Curry) | เดฎเตเดฐเต เดเดฑเดฟ | curry | buttermilk curry | side dish | vegetarian | 1 | 10 | 15 | [
"lunch",
"sadya"
] | [
"sadya",
"yogurt",
"mild"
] | [
{
"name": "Buttermilk (from fresh curd)",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut (paste)",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger and green chilli, pounded",
"note": null,
... | [
"Mix buttermilk with a coconut, ginger and green chilli paste and turmeric; season with salt.",
"Add a spoon of thickener to prevent the curd from splitting.",
"Warm on a low flame, stirring; never allow it to boil.",
"Finish with mustard and fenugreek tempering and curry leaves.",
"Serve with plain rice to... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "meen_curry",
"role": "cooling side"
},
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "cooling side"
}
] |
kadala_curry | Kadala Curry (Black Chickpea) | เดเดเดฒ เดเดฑเดฟ | curry | chickpea curry | main accompaniment (breakfast/lunch) | vegan | 3 | 15 | 40 | [
"breakfast",
"lunch"
] | [
"chickpea",
"breakfast",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Black chickpea, soaked overnight",
"note": null,
"qty": 50,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger-garlic paste",
"note": null,
"qty": 5,
"... | [
"Soak the chickpea overnight; pressure cook until just tender, keeping the stock.",
"Fry shallots, curry leaves and ginger-garlic in oil; add tomato and cook until soft.",
"Add chilli, coriander and turmeric powders and toast briefly.",
"Add the chickpea and its stock; simmer 15 minutes until thick.",
"Add ... | [
{
"dish_id": "puttu",
"role": "classic breakfast"
},
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "breakfast"
},
{
"dish_id": "idiyappam",
"role": "breakfast"
},
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "combo"
}
] |
parippu_curry | Parippu Curry (Dal Pradal) | เดชเดฐเดฟเดชเตเดชเต เดเดฑเดฟ | curry | toor dal (sadya pradal) | side dish | vegan | 2 | 10 | 25 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"lentil",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Toor dal",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Turmeric",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "fractional",
"uni... | [
"Pressure cook toor dal with turmeric until mashable.",
"Mash the dal, add salt, jaggery and grated coconut; simmer to a thick creamy consistency.",
"Temper mustard, fenugreek, dried chillies and curry leaves in hot oil and pour over.",
"Serve warm over rice with ghee as part of a sadya."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
}
] |
puttu | Puttu | เดชเตเดเตเดเต | breakfast | steamed rice-flour cylinder | breakfast | vegan | 0 | 10 | 15 | [
"breakfast"
] | [
"breakfast",
"steamed",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour (fine)",
"note": null,
"qty": 90,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Water (to moisten the flour)",
"note": null,
"qty": 50,
"... | [
"Roast the rice flour very lightly, then sprinkle with salted hot water to a coarse, moist crumb that clumps when cupped but stays loose.",
"Layer the flour and coconut in a puttu kolapatti (steamer cylinder).",
"Steam over boiling water for about 8-10 minutes until firm.",
"Serve hot with kadala curry, a rip... | [
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "classic partner"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_banana",
"role": "simple breakfast"
},
{
"dish_id": "parippu_pradhaman",
"role": "sweet treat"
}
] |
dosa | Dosa (Plain) | เดฆเตเดถ | breakfast | fermented crepe | breakfast | vegan | 1 | 15 | 10 | [
"breakfast",
"snack"
] | [
"fermented",
"vegan",
"breakfast"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw rice",
"note": null,
"qty": 70,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Urad dal",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fenugreek seeds",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "fixed",
"unit": "g"
}... | [
"Soak rice and urad dal (with fenugreek) for 4 hours; grind into a slightly gritty batter and ferment overnight.",
"Season the batter with salt.",
"Pour a ladle on a hot griddle, spreading into thin circles; drizzle oil and cook until crisp edges form.",
"Fold and serve with sambar and chutney."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "tomato_chutney",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "companion"
}
] |
masala_dosa | Masala Dosa | เดฎเดธเดพเดฒ เดฆเตเดถ | breakfast | stuffed crescent crepe | breakfast | vegan | 2 | 20 | 15 | [
"breakfast",
"snack"
] | [
"breakfast",
"stuffed",
"spicy"
] | [
{
"name": "Dosa batter (see dosa)",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Potato, boiled and mashed",
"note": null,
"qty": 100,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scal... | [
"Prepare the potato masala: saute mustard, curry leaves, onion and chillies; add turmeric and mashed potato; season with salt.",
"On a hot griddle, spread the batter into a large thin crepe and add a little oil.",
"Place the masala down the centre, fold both sides over and toast for a minute.",
"Serve folded,... | [
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "companion"
}
] |
idli | Idli | เดเดกเตเดกเดฒเดฟ | breakfast | fermented steamed cake | breakfast | vegan | 0 | 15 | 15 | [
"breakfast"
] | [
"fermented",
"steamed",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Idli rice (short grain)",
"note": null,
"qty": 70,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Urad dal",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fenugreek seeds",
"note": null,
"qty": 0.5,
"scale": "fixed",
... | [
"Soak rice and fenugreek together, and urad dal separately, for 4 hours.",
"Grind urad into a fluffy batter first, then the rice into a slightly gritty one; combine and season with salt.",
"Ferment in a warm place for 8-12 hours until doubled in volume.",
"Pour into greased idli moulds and steam 12-14 minutes... | [
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "tomato_chutney",
"role": "accent"
}
] |
appam | Appam (Vellayappam) | เด
เดชเตเดชเด | breakfast | fermented bowl-shaped pancake | breakfast | vegan | 0 | 20 | 10 | [
"breakfast",
"dinner"
] | [
"fermented",
"savory",
"coconut"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw rice (or rice flour)",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated (for milk)",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Cooked rice (leavening starter)",
"note": null,... | [
"Soak and grind the rice into a fine batter with thick coconut milk and a little sugar.",
"Add the leavening starter and ferment overnight (or blend in cooked rice with a pinch of yeast for a quicker rise).",
"Heat an appachatti (round pan), melt a little ghee, pour in a ladle and tilt so the batter forms a thi... | [
{
"dish_id": "chicken_stew",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "meen_molee",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "mutton_curry",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "pork_curry",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "breakfast"
}
] |
idiyappam | Idiyappam (String Hopper) | เดเดกเตเดฏเดพเดชเตเดชเด | breakfast | steamed rice-noodle nests | breakfast | vegan | 0 | 15 | 10 | [
"breakfast",
"dinner"
] | [
"steamed",
"vegan",
"noodles"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour (roasted)",
"note": null,
"qty": 90,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Boiling water",
"note": null,
"qty": 110,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut oil",
"note": null,
"qty": 5,
"scale": "fractional",
... | [
"Pour boiling salted water over the rice flour; mix in the oil and knead into a smooth dough.",
"While warm, fill the idiyappam press and press fine noodle nests onto greased steamer trays.",
"Steam until glassy, about 5-7 minutes; fluff the strands.",
"Serve warm with a savoury curry or as a sweet with cocon... | [
{
"dish_id": "chicken_curry",
"role": "savory"
},
{
"dish_id": "egg_masala",
"role": "savory"
},
{
"dish_id": "coconut_milk_jaggery",
"role": "sweet"
},
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "savory"
}
] |
neer_dosa | Neer Dosa | เดจเตเตผ เดฆเตเดถ | breakfast | soft rice crepe | breakfast | vegan | 0 | 8 | 10 | [
"breakfast",
"dinner"
] | [
"coastal",
"soft",
"breakfast"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice, soaked",
"note": null,
"qty": 70,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated (ground with the rice)",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Salt",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale":... | [
"Blend soaked rice and coconut with salt and water into a thin, milky batter.",
"Heat a shallow non-stick pan, pour a ladle of batter and swirl to cover.",
"Remove once the top sets; no flipping needed.",
"Serve the soft crepes hot with ghee, or a coconut side and a rich curry."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chicken_stew",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "meen_molee",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "chemmeen_curry",
"role": "companion"
}
] |
upma | Rava Upma | เดเดชเตเดชเตเดฎเดพเดตเต | breakfast | roasted semolina porridge | breakfast | vegan | 2 | 10 | 15 | [
"breakfast"
] | [
"breakfast",
"porridge"
] | [
{
"name": "Rava (semolina)",
"note": null,
"qty": 50,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Water",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "... | [
"Dry-roast the rava on low until fragrant and lightly golden; set aside.",
"Saute mustard, urad dal, cashews and curry leaves in oil; cook the onion and chillies until soft.",
"Add measured boiling water and salt; pour in the roasted rava, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a soft mass, about 3-4 minut... | [
{
"dish_id": "tomato_chutney",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "companion"
}
] |
egg_masala | Egg Masala / Egg Roast | เดฎเตเดเตเด เดฎเดธเดพเดฒ | breakfast | eggs in masala | main accompaniment | non-vegetarian | 3 | 10 | 20 | [
"breakfast",
"lunch",
"dinner"
] | [
"eggs",
"masala",
"breakfast"
] | [
{
"name": "Eggs, boiled and peeled",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "num"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Tomato, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "li... | [
"Slit the boiled eggs lightly with a knife so the masala penetrates.",
"In oil, brown shallots and curry leaves; add ginger-garlic and cook until the raw smell leaves.",
"Add tomato and cook to a pulp; add the spice powders and roast until the oil surfaces.",
"Add the eggs and a splash of water; simmer so eac... | [
{
"dish_id": "idiyappam",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "puttu",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "companion"
}
] |
palada_pradhaman | Palada Pradhaman | เดชเดพเดฒเด เดชเตเดฐเดฅเดฎเตป | dessert | milk & rice-ada payasam | dessert | vegetarian | 0 | 15 | 45 | [
"dessert",
"sadya"
] | [
"dessert",
"sadya",
"sweet"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice ada (pala appam strips)",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Full-fat milk",
"note": null,
"qty": 250,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Sugar",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "fractional... | [
"Shallow-fry the ada pieces in ghee until lightly golden; drain and set aside.",
"Boil the milk and reduce it; add the fried ada and sugar, then simmer slowly for about 40 minutes until thick and the ada turns soft and wavy.",
"Fold in cardamom and toasted nuts and simmer a few more minutes.",
"Cool slightly ... | [
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "sadya final"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_banana",
"role": "classic ending"
}
] |
parippu_pradhaman | Parippu Pradhaman (Dal Payasam) | เดชเดฐเดฟเดชเตเดชเต เดชเตเดฐเดฅเดฎเตป | dessert | lentil payasam | dessert | vegan | 0 | 15 | 30 | [
"dessert",
"sadya"
] | [
"dessert",
"sadya",
"lentil"
] | [
{
"name": "Yellow moong/gram dal",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Jaggery, melted",
"note": null,
"qty": 45,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut milk (thick and thin)",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
... | [
"Pressure-cook the dal until very soft, then lightly mash.",
"Melt the jaggery into a little water and strain; simmer the dal in it.",
"Add thin coconut milk and cook, then enrich with thick coconut milk and cardamom.",
"Finish with ghee-roasted nuts over the top and a drop of coconut oil.",
"Serve warm or ... | [
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "sadya final"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_banana",
"role": "ending"
}
] |
chakka_payasam | Jackfruit Payasam (Chakka Payasam) | เดเดเตเด เดชเดพเดฏเดธเด | dessert | jackfruit jaggery dessert | dessert | vegan | 0 | 20 | 25 | [
"dessert",
"festival"
] | [
"dessert",
"festive",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Ripe jackfruit pieces, de-seeded",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Jaggery",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut milk (thick and thin)",
"note": null,
"qty": 10... | [
"Reserve a few chunks; puree the rest of the jackfruit.",
"Dissolve jaggery in a little water, strain, add the jackfruit puree and cook on low for 10-15 minutes.",
"Add thin coconut milk and boil; then stir in thick coconut milk and the reserved chunks.",
"Finish with cardamom and roasted nuts."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_banana",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "festival finishing"
}
] |
unniyappam | Unniyappam | เดเดจเตเดจเดฟเดฏเดชเตเดชเด | snack | sweet rice-banana fritter | snack | vegetarian | 0 | 20 | 20 | [
"snack",
"dessert"
] | [
"snack",
"sweet",
"temple"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ripe banana (pazham), mashed",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Jaggery, dissolved and strained",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
... | [
"Dissolve jaggery in warm water and strain; combine with rice flour and mashed banana into a thick batter.",
"Flavour with cardamom, sesame and coconut slivers.",
"Deep-fry spoonfuls in a unniyappam pan (hemispherical moulds) in hot oil until golden and crisp all over.",
"Drain and serve; crisp outside, soft ... | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "banana_chips",
"role": "snack platter"
}
] |
ethakka_appam | Ethakka Appam (Banana Fritter) | เดเดคเตเดคเดฏเตเดเตเด เด
เดชเตเดชเด | snack | ripe plantain fritter | snack | vegan | 0 | 10 | 12 | [
"snack"
] | [
"snack",
"sweet",
"tea-time"
] | [
{
"name": "Ripe plantain (nendran), cut into rounds",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Jaggery or sugar, to sprinkle",
"note": null,
"qty": 8,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut shreds (optional)",
"n... | [
"Peel and cut the ripe plantain into thick rounds, about 1 cm.",
"Fry the slices in hot oil or ghee until honey-brown, sprinkling with jaggery or sugar as they caramelise.",
"Optionally sprinkle crisp coconut shreds over and serve immediately."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "banana_chips",
"role": "snack"
}
] |
parippu_vada | Parippu Vada (Uzhunnu Vada) | เดชเดฐเดฟเดชเตเดชเต เดตเด | snack | lentil fritter | snack | vegan | 3 | 15 | 15 | [
"snack",
"breakfast"
] | [
"snack",
"fritter",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Uzhunnu/urad dal (or toor dal)",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, finely chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 2... | [
"Soak the dal for 3 hours; drain and grind to a coarse, fluffy paste without much water.",
"Mix in onion, chillies, ginger, curry leaves, turmeric, asafoetida and salt.",
"Shape into flat discs with a hole in the centre.",
"Deep fry until golden and crisp; serve hot with chai or chutney."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "tomato_chutney",
"role": "dip"
},
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "dip"
},
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
}
] |
coconut_chutney | Coconut Chutney (Thenga Chammanthi) | เดคเตเดเตเด เดเดฎเตเดฎเดจเตเดคเดฟ | snack | coconut relish / dip | side | vegan | 3 | 10 | 5 | [
"breakfast-pair",
"snack"
] | [
"chutney",
"coconut",
"dip"
] | [
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 50,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "num"
},
{
"name": "Ginger, small piece",
"note": null,
"qty": 3,
"scale": ... | [
"Grind coconut, green chillies, ginger and roasted gram with a little water to a smooth chutney; season with salt.",
"Temper mustard and urad dal in oil until golden.",
"Fold the tempering and curry leaves through the chutney.",
"Serve fresh with idli, dosa, vada or rice."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "idli",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "dosa",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "parippu_vada",
"role": "dip"
}
] |
tomato_chutney | Tomato Chutney | เดคเดเตเดเดพเดณเดฟ เดเดเตเดจเดฟ | snack | relish / dip | side | vegan | 3 | 10 | 15 | [
"breakfast-pair",
"snack"
] | [
"chutney",
"tomato",
"dip"
] | [
{
"name": "Tomatoes, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Red chilli powder",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"scale": "fractio... | [
"In oil, temper mustard and curry leaves; saute shallots.",
"Add tomato, chilli powder, tamarind, jaggery and salt; cook down until thick and pulpy.",
"Cool and blend to a coarse chutney.",
"Serve with dosa, idli or vada."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "dosa",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "idli",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "parippu_vada",
"role": "dip"
}
] |
sambharam | Sambharam (Spiced Buttermilk) | เดธเดเดญเดพเดฐเด | drink | spiced buttermilk coolant | beverage | vegetarian | 2 | 5 | 0 | [
"drink",
"digestif"
] | [
"beverage",
"coolant",
"buttermilk"
] | [
{
"name": "Buttermilk / fresh curd",
"note": null,
"qty": 200,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 3,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies, pounded",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"sca... | [
"Whisk the buttermilk until light and frothy (lightly salt).",
"Stir in the crushed ginger, green chilli, curry leaves and salt.",
"Pour over ice and serve chilled as a digestive."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "meen_curry",
"role": "post-meal coolant"
},
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "combo beverage"
}
] |
porotta | Kerala Porotta (Parotta) | เดชเตเดฑเตเดเตเด | main | layered flatbread | main accompaniment | vegetarian | 0 | 30 | 20 | [
"main",
"snack"
] | [
"bread",
"Malabar",
"layered"
] | [
{
"name": "Wheat flour / maida",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Water",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Salt",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
... | [
"Knead flour, salt, sugar and water into a soft, elastic dough; rest for 2 hours.",
"Knead again, shape into small balls, and let rest again.",
"Roll each ball into a thin sheet, applying oil, then pleat and coil like a spring.",
"Roll the coil into a disc and roast on a hot griddle, flipping, until flaky lay... | [
{
"dish_id": "beef_roast",
"role": "classic combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "chicken_curry",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "pork_curry",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "breakfast"
}
] |
papadam | Papadam (Appalam) | เดชเดชเตเดชเดเด | snack | fried lentil-rien cracker | side | vegan | 0 | 2 | 3 | [
"sadya",
"snack"
] | [
"cracker",
"sadya",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Papadam (readymade lentil discs)",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "num"
},
{
"name": "Oil for frying",
"note": null,
"qty": 5,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
}
] | [
"Deep-fry or dry-roast the papadams in hot oil until they expand and turn crisp.",
"Drain on paper to absorb the oil.",
"Stack in a container and serve with rice meals, especially sadya."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "meen_curry",
"role": "side"
}
] |
banana_chips | Kerala Banana Chips (Nendran Chips) | เดเดคเตเดคเดฏเตเดเตเด เดเดฟเดชเตเดธเต | snack | fried plantain chips | snack | vegan | 0 | 10 | 15 | [
"snack"
] | [
"chips",
"snack",
"coconut oil"
] | [
{
"name": "Nendran banana, peeled and thinly sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut oil for frying",
"note": null,
"qty": 12,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Turmeric and salt",
"note": null,
... | [
"Slice the banana very thin (ideally with a slicer).",
"Fry the slices in hot coconut oil, a few at a time, stirring, until crisp and lightly golden.",
"Drain, dust with turmeric-salt and, if liked, a little jaggery.",
"Cool completely for maximum crunch; store airtight."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "unniyappam",
"role": "snack platter"
}
] |
red_chutney | Kappa Chutney (Red Chutney) | เดเดชเตเดช เดเดฎเตเดฎเดจเตเดคเดฟ | snack | chilli-onion relish | side | vegan | 4 | 10 | 5 | [
"snack",
"side"
] | [
"chutney",
"spicy",
"kappa"
] | [
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Dried red chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": 4,
"scale": "fra... | [
"Grind coconut with fried shallots, red chillies, tamarind, curry leaves and salt into a coarse, fiery chutney.",
"Temper with a little coconut oil and more curry leaves.",
"Serve with boiled kappa or as a dip."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "classic dip"
},
{
"dish_id": "parippu_vada",
"role": "dip"
}
] |
steamed_banana | Steamed Banana | เดเดตเดฟเดฏเดฟเตฝ เดตเตเดตเดฟเดเตเด เดชเดดเด | snack | steamed plantain | snack | vegan | 0 | 2 | 10 | [
"breakfast",
"snack"
] | [
"fruit",
"steamed",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Ripe nendran banana",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "num"
},
{
"name": "Water for steaming",
"note": null,
"qty": 50,
"scale": "fixed",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ghee (optional)",
"note": null,
"qty": 3,
"scale": "fracti... | [
"Peel and cut the banana into rounds.",
"Steam the banana pieces in a steamer for about 8-10 minutes until soft and caramelised.",
"Serve warm with a dot of ghee."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "puttu",
"role": "classic partner"
},
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "breakfast"
}
] |
coconut_milk_jaggery | Coconut Milk & Jaggery (Sweet dip) | เดคเตเดเตเดเดพเดชเตเดชเดพเตฝ เดชเดจเดฟ | dessert | sweet dip | sweet | vegan | 0 | 3 | 8 | [
"dessert",
"breakfast-pair"
] | [
"sweet",
"coconut",
"dip"
] | [
{
"name": "Coconut milk (thick)",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Jaggery",
"note": null,
"qty": 15,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Cardamom powder",
"note": null,
"qty": 0.5,
"scale": "fractional... | [
"Melt the jaggery into the coconut milk over gentle heat.",
"Simmer to a light syrup and finish with cardamom.",
"Pour warm over idiyappam, puttu or appam for a dessert."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "idiyappam",
"role": "sweet topping"
},
{
"dish_id": "puttu",
"role": "sweet topping"
}
] |
chai | Malayali Chai (Tea) | เดเดพเดฏ | drink | milk tea | beverage | vegetarian | 1 | 1 | 5 | [
"drink",
"tea-time"
] | [
"beverage",
"tea",
"snack-pair"
] | [
{
"name": "Loose black tea",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Milk",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Water",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{... | [
"Boil water with crushed ginger for 3 minutes.",
"Add tea leaves, brew briefly, then add milk and sugar.",
"Boil once or twice until rich; strain and serve hot."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "parippu_vada",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "ethakka_appam",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "banana_chips",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "unniyappam",
"role": "tea-time"
}
] |
fish_fry | Meen Varathathu (Fish Fry) | เดฎเตเตป เดตเดฑเตเดคเตเดคเดคเต | main | pan-fried fish | main / side | non-vegetarian | 4 | 15 | 15 | [
"lunch",
"dinner"
] | [
"fish",
"fry",
"coastal"
] | [
{
"name": "Fish steaks (kingfish / mackerel)",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Chilli powder",
"note": null,
"qty": 4,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Turmeric",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "... | [
"Mix chilli, turmeric, pepper, ginger-garlic paste and salt into a marinade.",
"Coat the fish steaks in the marinade and rest 20 minutes.",
"Shallow-fry in hot coconut oil on medium, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides and cooked through.",
"Drain and serve hot with rice and a curry."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "sambharam",
"role": "coolant"
}
] |
karimeen_pollichathu | Karimeen Pollichathu (Pearl-Spot in Leaf) | เดเดฐเดฟเดฎเตเตป เดชเตเดณเตเดณเดฟเดเตเดเดคเตเดคเต | main | leaf-wrapped grilled fish | main | non-vegetarian | 3 | 20 | 25 | [
"main",
"festive"
] | [
"fish",
"leaf-wrapped",
"festive"
] | [
{
"name": "Karimeen (pearlspot) / tilapia, cleaned",
"note": null,
"qty": 180,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, finely chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies, minced",
"note": null,
... | [
"Slash the fish and marinate with salt, turmeric and lemon juice for 15 minutes.",
"Saute shallots, chillies, ginger-garlic, tomato and spices in oil into a thick masala.",
"Stuff the masala into and over the fish.",
"Wrap snugly in a soft flame-passed banana leaf and grill or pan-roast on both sides until ar... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "neer_dosa",
"role": "combo"
}
] |
squid_roast | Koonthal Roast (Squid Roast) | เดเตเดจเตเดคเดพเตฝ เดฑเตเดธเตเดฑเตเดฑเต | main | squid saute roast | main / side | non-vegetarian | 4 | 15 | 15 | [
"main",
"snack"
] | [
"seafood",
"roast",
"spicy"
] | [
{
"name": "Squid, cleaned and sliced into rings",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Dried red chillies, torn",
"note": null,
"qty"... | [
"Marinate squid with salt, turmeric and pepper; set aside.",
"In oil, fry shallots, ginger, garlic, both chillies and curry leaves until fragrant and deeply golden.",
"Raise heat, add the squid and saute quickly for 3-4 minutes (turns rubbery if over-cooked).",
"Lower heat and coat the squid in the masala unt... | [
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
}
] |
prawn_fry | Chermeen Varathathu (Prawn Fry) | เดเตเดฎเตเดฎเตเตป เดตเดฐเตเดคเตเดคเดคเต | main | sauteed prawns | main / side | non-vegetarian | 4 | 10 | 12 | [
"main",
"snack"
] | [
"seafood",
"fry",
"glaze"
] | [
{
"name": "Prawns, cleaned",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, finely sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"scale": "fract... | [
"Marinate prawns with turmeric, chilli and salt for 10 minutes.",
"In oil, fry curry leaves, shallots and ginger-garlic until golden.",
"Add prawns and toss on high heat until they curl and turn pink, 3-4 minutes.",
"Reduce heat, let the masala cling to a glaze, and serve."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "combo"
}
] |
mussels_roast | Arikkukka Roast (Mussel Roast) | เด
เดฐเดฟเดเตเดเดเตเด เดฑเตเดธเตเดฑเตเดฑเต | main | mussels in spices | main / snack | non-vegetarian | 4 | 20 | 20 | [
"main",
"snack"
] | [
"seafood",
"mussels",
"Kozhikode"
] | [
{
"name": "Mussels (arikkakka), cleaned",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger-garlic paste",
"note": null,
"qty": 6,
"sca... | [
"Open the mussels slightly and remove grit; keep the pearls.",
"Scanty fry shallots, ginger-garlic, dried chillies and curry leaves in oil.",
"Toast chilli, turmeric and fennel powders with them.",
"Add mussels and water; simmer until they open fully and the masala thickens, about 8-10 minutes.",
"Serve hot... | [
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "snack-pair"
}
] |
anchovy_fry | Netholi Fry (Anchovy / Markrel Fry) | เดจเตเดคเตเดคเตเดฒเดฟ เดซเตเดฐเต | main | small fish fry | main / snack | non-vegetarian | 4 | 10 | 10 | [
"main",
"snack"
] | [
"anchovy",
"crisp",
"snack"
] | [
{
"name": "Anchovies / nethol, cleaned",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Chilli powder",
"note": null,
"qty": 4,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Turmeric",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "fracti... | [
"Coat the whole anchovies in turmeric, chilli and salt.",
"Fry in hot coconut oil until completely crisp, about 6-8 minutes (they must be brittle).",
"Toss with curry leaves and shallots and serve as a snack or with rice."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "classic combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "sambharam",
"role": "coolant"
}
] |
kozhikode_chicken_biryani | Kozhikode Chicken Biryani | เดเตเดดเดฟเดเตเดเตเดเต เดเดฟเดเตเดเตป เดฌเดฟเดฐเดฟเดฏเดพเดฃเดฟ | rice | Malabar biryani | main | non-vegetarian | 3 | 30 | 60 | [
"main",
"festive",
"wedding"
] | [
"biryani",
"Malabar",
"festive"
] | [
{
"name": "Jeerakasala / kaima rice",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Chicken, curry cut",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, thinly sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"sca... | [
"Partially cook the rice in lightly salted water with a few whole spices; drain and keep.",
"Saute onions till golden; add ginger-garlic, chillies, tomato, mint and coriander.",
"Add chicken and biryani masala; cook with a splash of curd until nearly done and semi-dry (koon).",
"Layer the chicken masala and r... | [
{
"dish_id": "raita",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "mango_pickle",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "crunch"
}
] |
thalassery_biryani | Thalassery Chicken Biryani | เดคเดฒเดถเตเดถเตเดฐเดฟ เดฌเดฟเดฐเดฟเดฏเดพเดฃเดฟ | rice | North Malabar biryani | main | non-vegetarian | 3 | 30 | 60 | [
"main",
"festive",
"wedding"
] | [
"biryani",
"North Malabar",
"ghee"
] | [
{
"name": "Jeerakasala rice",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Chicken, curry cut",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear... | [
"Soak and boil the rice with whole spices till separate; keep fragrant and light.",
"Make a rich chicken koont: saute shallots, ginger-garlic, chillies, tomato and herbs; add chicken, tamarind and masala.",
"Cook the chicken down until the gravy nearly clings to the meat.",
"Layer rice and chicken koont in a ... | [
{
"dish_id": "pulisseri",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "raita",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "crunch"
}
] |
kerala_rasam | Kerala Rasam | เดเตเดฐเดณ เดฐเดธเด | soup | tangy pepper-tamarind soup | side / soup | vegan | 3 | 10 | 20 | [
"lunch",
"sadya",
"digestif"
] | [
"soup",
"digestif",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Toor dal (optional rolled giving body)",
"note": null,
"qty": 15,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Tamarind extract",
"note": null,
"qty": 12,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Tomato, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
... | [
"Thin the dal base (if used) so it is a pourable soup.",
"Add tamarind water, tomato, turmeric, salt and rasam powder; simmer until the tomato melts.",
"Pound the pepper and stir in; bring to a gentle boil.",
"Temper mustard and curry leaves in oil and pour over.",
"Serve hot, spooned over a little rice or ... | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "final course"
},
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "crunch"
},
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "side"
}
] |
kerala_kanji | Kerala Kanji (Rice Porridge) | เดเดเตเดเดฟ | rice | rice porridge breakfast | breakfast | vegan | 1 | 5 | 40 | [
"breakfast"
] | [
"porridge",
"breakfast",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw rice (or matta rice)",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Water",
"note": null,
"qty": 350,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Salt",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit":... | [
"Wash the rice, add the water, salt and optional ginger; simmer gently for 35-40 minutes.",
"Stir now and then to keep from scorching, cooking until soft and porridge-soft.",
"Serve hot with a bit of shallot, coconut and lime thumb, or alongside a spicy chutney or curry."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "cooling side"
},
{
"dish_id": "red_chutney",
"role": "spicy side"
},
{
"dish_id": "thoran",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "breakfast"
}
] |
chakka_thoran | Chakka Thoran (Jackfruit Thoran) | เดเดเตเด เดคเตเดฐเตป | curry | jackfruit dry stir-fry | side dish | vegan | 2 | 25 | 20 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"jackfruit",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw jackfruit, peeled and grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
... | [
"Temper mustard and urad in oil; add curry leaves and chillies.",
"Add the grated jackfruit with turmeric and salt and a splash of water.",
"Cover and steam 12-15 minutes until tender.",
"Fold in the coconut and dry-saute briefly; serve with rice."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "sadya platter"
}
] |
mezhukkupuratti | Mezhukkupuratti (Beans & Carrot) | เดฎเตเดดเตเดเตเดเตเดชเตเดฐเดเตเดเดฟ | curry | sauteed vegetable in oil | side dish | vegan | 3 | 10 | 12 | [
"lunch",
"daily"
] | [
"daily",
"dry",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Green beans and carrot, cut",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 15,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"scale": "... | [
"Temper mustard and curry leaves; saute shallots and chillies.",
"Add the beans and carrot with turmeric, chilli and salt; stir-fry on medium.",
"Cook uncovered until the vegetables are crisp-tender and oil-slicked, 8-10 minutes.",
"Serve with rice or chapati."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "meal"
},
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "side"
}
] |
kumbalanga_thoran | Kumbalanga (Ivy Gourd) Thoran | เดเตเดเดฌเดณเดเตเดเดพ เดคเตเดฐเตป | curry | ivy gourd dry stir-fry | side dish | vegan | 2 | 15 | 15 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"side",
"vegan",
"green"
] | [
{
"name": "Ivy gourd (kumbalanga), split and cut",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,... | [
"Temper mustard and urad; saute curry leaves and chillies.",
"Add the ivy gourd with turmeric and salt; cover and steam 8 minutes.",
"Add the coconut and toss until dry and cooked through.",
"Serve with rice."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "parippu_curry",
"role": "sadya"
}
] |
vazhapoo_thoran | Vazhapoo Thoran (Banana Flower Thoran) | เดตเดพเดดเดชเตเดชเต เดคเตเดฐเตป | curry | banana flower dry stir-fry | side dish | vegan | 2 | 20 | 20 | [
"sadya",
"lunch"
] | [
"sadya",
"banana flower",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Banana flower (vazhapoo), cleaned and chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"... | [
"Remove the tough inner stalk; chop the flower fine and rinse in salted buttermilk to remove bitterness.",
"Temper mustard and urad in oil; add curry leaves and chillies.",
"Add the flower with turmeric and salt; cover and steam until soft, 12-15 minutes.",
"Fold in coconut and finish dry; serve with rice."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "avial",
"role": "sadya platter"
}
] |
chicken_fry | Kozhi Varuthathu (Chicken Fry) | เดเตเดดเดฟ เดตเดฑเตเดคเตเดคเดคเต | main | dry chicken fry | main / snack | non-vegetarian | 4 | 15 | 25 | [
"main",
"snack"
] | [
"chicken",
"dry fry",
"spicy"
] | [
{
"name": "Chicken, small pieces",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger-garlic paste",
"note": null,
"qty": 6,
"scale": "f... | [
"Marinate chicken with turmeric, chilli, pepper and salt for 20 minutes.",
"In oil, fry shallots, ginger-garlic, chillies and curry leaves until deep golden.",
"Add chicken and toss, then cook on medium-low until the water evaporates and it browns, about 15 minutes.",
"Continue until the pieces are dry, gloss... | [
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "side"
}
] |
mutton_roast | Mutton Roast (Mutton Varathiyathu) | เดฎเตเดเตเดเตป เดฑเตเดธเตเดฑเตเดฑเต | main | dry mutton roast | main | non-vegetarian | 4 | 20 | 45 | [
"main",
"festive",
"snack"
] | [
"mutton",
"dry",
"festive"
] | [
{
"name": "Mutton, small pieces",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger-garlic paste",
"note": null,
"qty": 6,
"scale": "fr... | [
"Pressure cook mutton with salt and turmeric until just tender; drain.",
"In oil, brown shallots, ginger-garlic, red chillies and curry leaves.",
"Add chilli, turmeric, garam masala; roast hard until aromatic.",
"Add the mutton and stir-fry until dry, darkened and glossy, about 10 minutes.",
"Serve with por... | [
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "appam",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "idiyappam",
"role": "companion"
}
] |
beef_olathu | Beef Olathu (Dry beef with ginger slivers) | เดฌเตเดซเต เดเดฒเดคเตเดคเต | main | dry beef roast | main | non-vegetarian | 4 | 20 | 40 | [
"main",
"snack"
] | [
"beef",
"dry",
"Kozhikode"
] | [
{
"name": "Beef, diced",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger, julienned",
"note": null,
"qty": 8,
"scale": "fractional",
... | [
"Pressure cook the beef with turmeric and salt until tender.",
"In oil, saute shallots, ginger, garlic, chillies and curry leaves until golden.",
"Add capsicum and chilli powder; toss for a minute.",
"Add the beef and stir-fry on high until dry with glossy edges, about 10 minutes.",
"Finish with cracked pep... | [
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "combo"
}
] |
uthappam | Uthappam | เดเดคเตเดฅเดพเดชเด | breakfast | thick fermented pancake | breakfast | vegan | 2 | 15 | 15 | [
"breakfast",
"snack"
] | [
"fermented",
"thick pancake",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Dosa batter (see dosa)",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Tomato, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linea... | [
"Rest the batter at room temperature till slightly tangy.",
"Mix in the chopped onion, tomato, chilli and coriander.",
"Pour a thick ladle onto a hot griddle and let it set into a puffy disc.",
"Drizzle oil, then flip and cook till golden on both sides.",
"Serve hot with coconut chutney and sambar."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "companion"
},
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "breakfast"
}
] |
puttu_ada | Vennai Puttu (Sweet Ghee Puttu) | เดตเตเดฃเตเดฃ เดชเตเดเตเดเต | breakfast | sweet plantain puttu | breakfast | vegan | 0 | 15 | 15 | [
"breakfast",
"dessert"
] | [
"sweet",
"steamed",
"plantain"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ripe nendran banana, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linea... | [
"Moisten the rice flour with salted water to a loose crumb.",
"Alternate layers of flour, grated banana and coconut in the puttu steamer.",
"Steam for 10-12 minutes until firm.",
"Serve warm, strewn with ghee and a dusting of cardamom sugar."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "breakfast"
},
{
"dish_id": "coffee",
"role": "breakfast"
}
] |
kuzhalappam | Kuzhalappam | เดเตเดดเดฒเดชเตเดชเด | snack | crisp rice-roll snack | snack | vegan | 1 | 20 | 20 | [
"snack"
] | [
"snack",
"crunchy",
"festive"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Cooked rice (to make the batter)",
"note": null,
"qty": 15,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 15,
"scale": "... | [
"Cook the rice and coconut water into a soft dough-like batter with salt and cumin.",
"Knead in coconut and shallot-chilli mix.",
"Roll a ball, pat a thin cylinder and deep-fry in coconut oil until golden and crisp.",
"Drain and store crisp; serve as a tea snack."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "coffee",
"role": "tea-time"
}
] |
kozhukatta | Kozhukatta (Rice Dumplings) | เดเตเดดเตเดเตเดเดเตเด | snack | stuffed rice-flour dumplings | snack / dessert | vegan | 0 | 25 | 20 | [
"snack",
"festive"
] | [
"dumplings",
"steamed",
"festive"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour",
"note": null,
"qty": 90,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Fresh coconut, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Jaggery",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "fractional",
"u... | [
"Toast coconut and jaggery with cardamom into a sweet filling.",
"Add boiling water and a pinch of salt to rice flour; knead into a soft dough.",
"Pinch small discs, fill with the coconut-jaggery and seal into smooth dumplings (kutta).",
"Steam 12-15 minutes; serve warm, glazed with ghee."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "coffee",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "festive platter"
}
] |
neyyappam | Neyyappam (Ghee Fritter) | เดจเตเดฏเตเดฏเดชเตเดชเด | snack | ghee-ripe-plantain fritter | snack / dessert | vegetarian | 0 | 15 | 20 | [
"snack",
"festive",
"temple"
] | [
"temple",
"sweet",
"ghee"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour (soft)",
"note": null,
"qty": 70,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ripe banana, mashed",
"note": null,
"qty": 50,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Jaggery, melted",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "fracti... | [
"Blend rice flour, mashed banana, strained jaggery and cardamom into a thick batter.",
"Stir in sesame seeds.",
"Fry rounds in a little ghee in a small kadai until dark golden and fragrant.",
"Serve warm as a pretigious temple sweet."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "banana_chips",
"role": "platter"
}
] |
raita | Kachi Bryani Raita (Yogurt Raita) | เดฑเตเดฏเตเดค | side | yogurt salad | side | vegetarian | 1 | 10 | 0 | [
"biryani-side"
] | [
"raita",
"side",
"cooling"
] | [
{
"name": "Curd",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Cucumber, grated",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"... | [
"Whisk the curd until smooth.",
"Fold in onion, cucumber, chilli and coriander.",
"Season with salt and cumin; chill briefly.",
"Serve with biryani or pulav."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "kozhikode_chicken_biryani",
"role": "biryani-side"
},
{
"dish_id": "thalassery_biryani",
"role": "biryani-side"
},
{
"dish_id": "porotta",
"role": "side"
}
] |
mango_pickle | Mampazha Manga Achar (Mango Pickle) | เดฎเดพเดฎเตเดชเดด เดฎเดพเดเตเด เด
เดเตเดเดพเตผ | side | oil pickle | side | vegan | 4 | 20 | 5 | [
"sadya",
"main-side"
] | [
"pickle",
"spicy",
"shelf-stable"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw mango, cubed",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Red chilli powder",
"note": null,
"qty": 6,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Mustard seeds, crushed",
"note": null,
"qty": 4,
"scale": ... | [
"Wash and dry the mango cubes thoroughly.",
"Mix the spices and salt into the mango and rub in.",
"Stand in the sun for a day, then store in a clean jar with oil on top.",
"Use as a tart-hot side with rice or biryani after 2-3 days."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "kozhikode_chicken_biryani",
"role": "biryani-side"
}
] |
injipuli | Inji Puli (Ginger & Tamarind Conserve) | เดเดเตเดเดฟเดชเตเดณเดฟ | side | ginger-tamarind chutney | side | vegan | 3 | 20 | 20 | [
"sadya",
"side"
] | [
"consume",
"ginger",
"sadya"
] | [
{
"name": "Ginger, julienned",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Tamarind extract",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Jaggery",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "fractional",
... | [
"Fry fenugreek, then saute ginger in oil.",
"Add chilli and turmeric; then stir in tamarind extract and jaggery.",
"Simmer until integrated and jammy.",
"Cool and store; serve as a burst of flavour with rice and sadya."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "ghee_rice",
"role": "sadya"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "side"
}
] |
coffee | Malayali Coffee (Filter Coffee) | เดฎเดฒเดฏเดพเดณเดฟ เดเดพเดชเตเดชเดฟ | drink | brewed coffee | beverage | vegetarian | 0 | 2 | 5 | [
"drink",
"tea-time"
] | [
"coffee",
"filter",
"beverage"
] | [
{
"name": "Filter coffee powder (chicory blend)",
"note": null,
"qty": 3,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Hot water",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Milk",
"note": null,
"qty": 90,
"scale": "linear",
... | [
"Spoon the coffee powder into a filter set, add boiling water and let it slowly extract into the decoction.",
"Fill a cup with milk and sugar, then pour the strong decoction over it.",
"Stir (pouring from cup to cup to foam it) and serve hot."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "kuzhalappam",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "puttu_ada",
"role": "breakfast"
},
{
"dish_id": "kozhukatta",
"role": "tea-time"
}
] |
semiya_payasam | Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Payasam) | เดธเตเดฎเดฟเดฏ เดชเดพเดฏเดธเด | dessert | vermicelli payasam | dessert | vegetarian | 0 | 5 | 20 | [
"dessert",
"festive"
] | [
"dessert",
"payasam",
"milk"
] | [
{
"name": "Semiya (vermicelli)",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Milk",
"note": null,
"qty": 180,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Sugar",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"... | [
"Fry the semiya in ghee until golden; set aside nuts.",
"Boil the milk and simmer; add the toasted semiya and cook until soft.",
"Add sugar and a few more minutes of simmer; finish with cardamom and ghee-roasted nuts.",
"Serve warm or chilled."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "sadya final"
},
{
"dish_id": "banana_chips",
"role": "dessert side"
}
] |
milk_payasam | Pal Payasam (Milk & Rice Payasam) | เดชเดพเตฝ เดชเดพเดฏเดธเด | dessert | saffron milk rice | dessert | vegetarian | 0 | 5 | 60 | [
"dessert",
"sadya"
] | [
"dessert",
"sadya",
"milk"
] | [
{
"name": "Raw rice (chennai / small grain)",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Full-fat milk",
"note": null,
"qty": 200,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Sugar",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "fracti... | [
"Gently boil and reduce the milk with the rice until the grains are soft and the milk thickens and colours, about 45 minutes.",
"Stir in the sugar and dissolve.",
"Infuse saffron; finish with cardamom and rose nuts.",
"Serve warm or chilled; it thickens as it rests."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "sadya final"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_banana",
"role": "ending"
}
] |
pazham_pradhaman | Pazham Pradhaman (Plantain Payasam) | เดชเดดเด เดชเตเดฐเดฅเดฎเตป | dessert | ripe plantain payam | dessert | vegan | 0 | 15 | 30 | [
"dessert",
"sadya"
] | [
"dessert",
"sadya",
"plantain"
] | [
{
"name": "Ripe nendran banana, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 90,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut milk (thick)",
"note": null,
"qty": 80,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut milk (thin)",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"... | [
"Slice and shallow-fry the banana in ghee lightly.",
"Dissolve jaggery in a little water, strain and simmer with the banana to a caramel.",
"Add thin coconut milk, then thick coconut milk, and a roll of ghee; simmer to silky.",
"Finish with cardamom and roasted nuts."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "sadya final"
}
] |
chappathi | Chappathi (Chapati) | เดเดชเตเดชเดพเดคเตเดคเดฟ | main | whole-wheat flatbread | main accompaniment | vegan | 0 | 15 | 20 | [
"main",
"breakfast"
] | [
"bread",
"flatbread",
"daily"
] | [
{
"name": "Whole wheat flour (atta)",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Water (warm)",
"note": null,
"qty": 35,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Salt",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "fractional",
"... | [
"Knead flour, salt, water and a little oil into a soft dough; rest 20 minutes.",
"Roll small balls into thin discs.",
"Cook on a hot tava until puffy brown spots appear; brush with ghee.",
"Serve stacked hot with a curry."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chicken_curry",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kadala_curry",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "egg_masala",
"role": "main"
}
] |
kuzhi_paniyaram | Kuzhi Paniyaram (Kucheera vada) | เดเตเดดเดฟ เดชเดจเดฟเดฏเดพเดฐเด | snack | fermented rice-ball | snack | vegan | 2 | 15 | 20 | [
"snack",
"breakfast"
] | [
"fermented",
"round",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Dosa batter (see dosa)",
"note": null,
"qty": 130,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots and curry leaves, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 15,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": ... | [
"Add chopped shallot, chilli and curry leaves to the fermented batter and season.",
"Heat a paniyaram pan with a drop of oil in each well.",
"Pour a spoon of batter into each well and cook until puffed, then flip and cook.",
"Serve hot with coconut chutney."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "dip"
},
{
"dish_id": "sambar",
"role": "dip"
}
] |
achappam | Achappam (Rose Cookie) | เด
เดเตเดเดชเตเดชเด | snack | moulded fried cookie | snack | vegetarian | 0 | 15 | 15 | [
"snack",
"festive",
"temple"
] | [
"festive",
"cookie",
"crisp"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Egg (or egg white)",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Sugar",
"note": null,
"qty": 25,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit":... | [
"Whisk egg, sugar and coconut milk into a thin batter with rice flour and sesame.",
"Heat oil and dip an achappa (flower mould) into the batter.",
"Immerse the mould in hot oil; the cookie crisps and releases.",
"Flip onto paper; store crisp in a box."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
},
{
"dish_id": "coffee",
"role": "tea-time"
}
] |
naranga_choru | Naranga Choru (Lime Rice) | เดจเดพเดฐเดเตเดเดพ เดเตเดฑเต | rice | tempering-flavored rice | main | vegan | 2 | 10 | 20 | [
"lunch",
"dinner"
] | [
"rice",
"nana",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Cooked rice (see steamed_rice)",
"note": null,
"qty": 120,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Lime / lemon juice",
"note": null,
"qty": 10,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Mustard seeds",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"s... | [
"Temper mustard and urad, then curry leaves, chillies, ginger, cashews in oil.",
"Fold in the cooked rice.",
"Squeeze lime juice over the hot rice and season with salt.",
"Serve warm; bright and tangy."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chicken_curry",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "egg_masala",
"role": "side"
}
] |
meen_thalichathu | Meen Thalichathu (Coconut-Oil Fish) | เดฎเตเตป เดคเดพเดณเดฟเดเดคเต | main | green masala fish in oil | main | non-vegetarian | 3 | 15 | 25 | [
"main"
] | [
"fish",
"coconut oil",
"coastal"
] | [
{
"name": "Fish (mackerel or sardine), pieces",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Shallots, sliced",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies",
"note": null,
"qty": 3,
"sc... | [
"Marinate fish in turmeric, chilli and salt.",
"Heat a generous amount of coconut oil; soften shallots, garlic, ginger, chillies and curry leaves.",
"Add the fish and just enough water; simmer until the gravy is silky and the fish is cooked.",
"Finish with another swirl of coconut oil; serve hot."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "combo"
},
{
"dish_id": "steamed_rice",
"role": "main"
},
{
"dish_id": "neer_dosa",
"role": "combo"
}
] |
elaneer_pudding | Elaneer Pudding (Tender Coconut Pudding) | เดเดณเดจเตเตผ เดชเตเดกเตเดกเดฟเดเต | dessert | coconut jelly dessert | dessert | vegetarian | 0 | 15 | 20 | [
"dessert"
] | [
"dessert",
"coconut",
"chilled"
] | [
{
"name": "Tender coconut",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "num"
},
{
"name": "Agar-agar / gelatine",
"note": null,
"qty": 3,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Milk (gelatin with sugar)",
"note": null,
"qty": 60,
"scale":... | [
"Open the tender coconut; reserve the water and remove the tender flesh.",
"Dissolve the agar/gelatine in warm coconut water; stir in condensed milk and the flesh.",
"Pour back into the shell and refrigerate until set.",
"Chill, then serve the jellied pudding in the coconut shell."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "papadam",
"role": "sadya final"
}
] |
uzhunnu_vada | Uzhunnu Vada | เดเดดเตเดจเตเดจเต เดตเด | snack | urad dal fritter | snack | vegan | 3 | 15 | 15 | [
"snack",
"breakfast"
] | [
"snack",
"fritter",
"vegan"
] | [
{
"name": "Uzhunnu/urad dal",
"note": null,
"qty": 40,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, finely chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 20,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Green chillies, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 2,
"scale":... | [
"Soak the urad dal for 3 hours; drain and grind to a coarse, fluffy paste without much water.",
"Mix in onion, chillies, ginger, curry leaves, turmeric, asafoetida and salt.",
"Shape into flat discs with a hole in the centre.",
"Deep fry until golden and crisp; serve hot with chai or chutney."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "tomato_chutney",
"role": "dip"
},
{
"dish_id": "coconut_chutney",
"role": "dip"
},
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "tea-time"
}
] |
pathiri | Ari Pathiri (Malabar Rice Roti) | เด
เดฐเดฟ เดชเดคเตเดคเดฟเดฐเดฟ | main | rice flatbread | main accompaniment | vegan | 0 | 30 | 25 | [
"main",
"breakfast"
] | [
"malabar",
"rice roti",
"flatbread"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour",
"note": null,
"qty": 70,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Boiling water",
"note": null,
"qty": 100,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Coconut oil",
"note": null,
"qty": 5,
"scale": "fractional",
"unit"... | [
"Stir boiling salted water into the rice flour and a little oil; knead into a soft, pliable dough while warm.",
"Rest briefly, then divide and roll each piece into a thin disc on a floured surface.",
"Cook on a tava until it puffs and browns lightly with no oil (or a smear).",
"Stack and cover to keep soft; s... | [
{
"dish_id": "chicken_curry",
"role": "classic main"
},
{
"dish_id": "mutton_curry",
"role": "classic main"
},
{
"dish_id": "kerala_rasam",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "egg_masala",
"role": "main"
}
] |
neypathiri | Neypathiri (Fried Malabar Rice Roti) | เดจเตเดฏเตเดชเดคเตเดคเดฟเดฐเดฟ | main | fried rice flatbread | main accompaniment | vegetarian | 0 | 30 | 30 | [
"main",
"festive"
] | [
"malabar",
"fried",
"flatbread",
"festive"
] | [
{
"name": "Rice flour",
"note": null,
"qty": 70,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Boiling water",
"note": null,
"qty": 95,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ghee / refined oil for frying",
"note": null,
"qty": 14,
"scale": "fract... | [
"Knead rice flour with boiling water and salt into a soft dough; rest.",
"Roll into medium thin discs.",
"Shallow-fry each disc in tepid ghee/oil, turning, until puffed and evenly golden.",
"Drain well; serve hot with chicken or mutton curry."
] | [
{
"dish_id": "chicken_curry",
"role": "classic main"
},
{
"dish_id": "mutton_curry",
"role": "classic main"
},
{
"dish_id": "squid_roast",
"role": "coastal combo"
}
] |
kizhi_parotta | Kizhi / Kothu Parotta (Shredded Malabar Parotta) | เดเดฟเดดเดฟ เดชเดฑเตเดเตเด | main | parotta speciality | main | non-vegetarian | 4 | 20 | 25 | [
"main",
"street"
] | [
"malabar",
"street",
"parotta"
] | [
{
"name": "Parotta (Malabar layered flatbread)",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "num"
},
{
"name": "Chicken (small, boneless)",
"note": null,
"qty": 90,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Egg",
"note": null,
"qty": 1,
"sca... | [
"Shred the parotta roughly; set aside.",
"Sautรฉ onion, green chillies and ginger-garlic in coconut oil until fragrant; add chicken and spices and cook until just done.",
"Crack in the egg and scramble through the masala.",
"Fold in the shredded parotta, toss well, season with salt and curry leaves.",
"Serve... | [
{
"dish_id": "chai",
"role": "street snack"
}
] |
chicken_porichathu | Kozhi Porichathu (Chicken Fry) | เดเตเดดเดฟ เดชเตเดฐเดฟเดเตเดเดคเต | main | fried chicken | main / side | non-vegetarian | 4 | 20 | 25 | [
"main",
"side",
"festive"
] | [
"fried",
"chicken",
"festive"
] | [
{
"name": "Chicken (small, cut into bite pieces)",
"note": null,
"qty": 150,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Onion, chopped",
"note": null,
"qty": 30,
"scale": "linear",
"unit": "g"
},
{
"name": "Ginger-garlic paste",
"note": null,
"qty": 8,
... | [
"Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic, chilli, coriander, turmeric, garam masala and salt; rest 30 min.",
"Heat coconut oil; add onion and curry leaves.",
"Add the marinated chicken and fry on a high heat until well browned and crisp around the edges.",
"Toss continuously till coated and cooked through... | [
{
"dish_id": "kappa",
"role": "coastal classic"
},
{
"dish_id": "kerala_rasam",
"role": "side"
},
{
"dish_id": "meen_curry",
"role": "spread"
}
] |
๐ฅฅ Kerala Recipes Dataset
A hand-crafted dataset of 89 authentic Kerala (South Indian) home-cooked dishes, created with exact per-person ingredient quantities, household kitchen measures (cups, tablespoons, piece counts), and traditional meal pairing recommendations.
๐ Why This Dataset Was Created
Most recipe datasets online are flat lists of ingredients copied from generic blogs. They don't tell you:
- How much ingredient quantity you actually need when cooking for 1, 4, 10, or 20 people.
- Which curries, side dishes, and pickles traditionally go together on a Kerala banana leaf or dinner plate (like Kappa & Fish Curry, Puttu & Kadala, or an Onam Sadya feast).
This dataset was created to preserve traditional Nadan home-cooking knowledge in a clean, structured format for anyone building recipe viewers, meal planners, or cooking apps.
๐ What's Inside
- 89 Authentic Dishes: From daily home staples (Nadan Meen Curry, Appam, Puttu, Avial, Thoran) to festival favorites (Onam Sadya, Parippu Pradhaman, Thalassery Biryani).
- Exact Servings Scaling: Every recipe starts with base quantities for 1 person and includes practical scaling rules:
- Main ingredients & vegetables: scale linearly (
qty ร number of people). - Spices & chillies: scale gradually to prevent over-spicing at scale.
- Temperings & leaves: remain fixed.
- Main ingredients & vegetables: scale linearly (
- Household Kitchen Measures: Grams alongside real kitchen units (
1 cup,2 tbsp,1.5 tsp,3 medium onions). - Traditional Meal Pairings: 250 curated pairing links showing which curries, sides, and accompaniments match each main dish.
- Bilingual Names: English titles + authentic Malayalam script (
เดจเดพเดเตป เดฎเตเตป เดเดฑเดฟ).
๐ฑ Live Interactive App Demo
Try out the live recipe calculator and pairing explorer: ๐ Kerala Recipes Demo Space
๐ Files Included
kerala_dishes.json: Complete dish records with ingredients, step-by-step cooking methods, spice levels, and prep/cook times.meal_pairs.json: Traditional meal pairing recommendations and full feast templates (Onam Sadya, Kerala Breakfast, Kappa-Meen combo).kerala_dishes.csv: Spreadsheet table format.
๐ License
Released under CC BY 4.0. Feel free to use it in your projects, apps, and research!
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