Any Malayali would know what a 'pazhampori' is. Anyone who's ever set foot in Kerala or befriended a Malayali, has also likely encountered the beloved pazhampori. For those unfamiliar with it, it's a ...

If you have ever sat down for a traditional Kerala sadya, then you have tasted matta rice - also known as Palakkadan matta, Rosematta or Kerala red rice. With its distinct reddish-brown hue, earthy ...

Evening tea is not just a lifestyle habit but an experience that every region of the country enjoys in its own style. In Kerala, the evenings are incomplete without light and deep-fried snacks that ...

Place yogurt in a big bowl and whisk until smooth. Add the water and whisk smooth. Heat coconut oil in a saucepan. Add the mustard seeds and let it pop. Add the fenugreek seeds, curry leaves, red ...

“Raitas made with yogurt and a vegetable are eaten all over northern, western and southern India, as is lassi or buttermilk – chaas,” says bestselling author and restaurateur Camellia Panjabi. “But in ...

I turned 60 last month. It did not feel like a big deal, but it’s something. I did a self-appraisal and put together some notable changes. I forget things (not everything because my friends and family ...

Bijitha hails from Malabar and is settled in Chennai. She gave up a job as a math teacher at a reputed school to become an entrepreneur, starting her own brand for home-cooked food. She specialises in ...