Top Kerala Recipes Recipes - Part 1

Discover authentic Kerala Recipes flavors and traditional cooking techniques. From classic dishes to modern interpretations.

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Kerala Style Taro Root Curry (Colocasia)

4.1
(1866 reviews)

A flavorful and comforting Kerala-style curry made with taro root (colocasia), coconut, and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect served with hot rice or phulkas.

40 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
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Lentil and Coconut Milk Payasam

4.1
(377 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dessert featuring lentils, coconut milk, and jaggery.

50 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
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Kerala Style Chakka Pal Kozhukattai

4.1
(1930 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dessert featuring rice dumplings in a sweet jackfruit-flavored coconut milk.

50 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check rice flour)
75%
65
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Kerala Style Avial

4.3
(1436 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dish featuring a medley of vegetables cooked in a coconut and yogurt-based sauce.

75 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
65%
75
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Chow Chow Thoran (Kerala Stir-Fry)

4.0
(1735 reviews)

A simple and flavorful South Indian stir-fry (Thoran or Poriyal) made with chayote squash, coconut, and aromatic spices. This Kerala recipe is a healthy and delicious side dish perfect for everyday meals.

30 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
60
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Cabbage and Carrot Thoran

4.4
(1888 reviews)

A simple and flavorful Kerala-style side dish made with cabbage, carrots, coconut, and spices.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
65
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Raw Papaya Thoran

4.5
(804 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dish made with raw papaya, coconut, and spices.

40 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
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Pavakka Pachadi (Bitter Gourd)

4.1
(1626 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dish featuring bitter gourd, coconut, and yogurt.

25 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
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Chena Mezhukkupuratti (Eggplant Foot Yam Stir Fry)

4.3
(1262 reviews)

A flavorful Kerala-style stir-fry featuring elephant foot yam (chena), spices, and curry leaves. This dish is a simple and delicious side dish.

50 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
60
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Semma Rice Coconut Milk Sauce (Red Rice Payasam)

4.2
(1964 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dessert made with red matta rice, coconut milk, and jaggery. This creamy and sweet payasam is a delightful treat.

70 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
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Meen Vevichathu (Kottayam Style Fish Curry)

4.3
(1552 reviews)

A flavorful and spicy Kerala-style fish curry made with seer fish, coconut, and a blend of aromatic spices.

40 min
450 cal
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
60%
75
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Sprouted Horse Gram Thoran

4.0
(1579 reviews)

A nutritious and flavorful Kerala-style dish made with sprouted horse gram, coconut, and spices. This recipe is onion and garlic-free, making it suitable for sattvik diets.

25 min
250 cal
Vegan
Vegetarian
70%
65
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Kaya Tholi Thoran (Raw Banana Peel Stir-Fry)

4.3
(1270 reviews)

Kaya Tholi Thoran is a traditional Kerala dish made with raw banana peel, coconut, and spices. This simple stir-fry is a delicious and healthy way to use the often-discarded banana peel.

40 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
65
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Mint Vegetables Moilee

4.0
(556 reviews)

A flavorful Kerala-style vegetable stew cooked in a minty coconut milk broth.

35 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
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Malabar Banana Flower Curry

4.2
(231 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dessert curry made with banana flower, chana dal, and coconut milk, perfect for festive occasions.

90 min
N/A cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
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Raw Banana Thoran

4.2
(312 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dish made with raw bananas, spices, and coconut. It's a simple, flavorful, and healthy side dish.

25 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
80%
65
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Chemmeen Muringakka Curry (Prawn & Drumstick Curry)

4.2
(139 reviews)

A flavorful Kerala-style prawn and drumstick curry cooked with coconut and spices. A delicious and comforting dish perfect with rice or parotta.

40 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free
65%
75
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Kerala Style Varutharacha Sambar

4.2
(740 reviews)

A tangy and flavorful coconut sambar recipe from Kerala, featuring roasted coconut and a blend of vegetables.

40 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if asafoetida is gluten-free)
75%
65
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Nendra Pazham Pulissery

4.1
(626 reviews)

A traditional Kerala dish featuring ripe Nendra bananas cooked in a creamy yogurt and coconut gravy, tempered with mustard seeds and curry leaves.

25 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
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Kerala Pumpkin Pachadi (Parangikai Pachadi)

4.0
(87 reviews)

A traditional Kerala side dish made with pumpkin, coconut, and spices, offering a sweet and savory flavor profile.

40 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
65