Surprising vegetarian treasures from Kerala you need to try (Recipes included) (Part 2)

Mumbai: When Kerala cuisine is mentioned, most people immediately think of spicy fish curries, appams paired with stew, or the grand Sadya served on banana leaves. Yet, the vegetarian traditions of Kerala are equally diverse and worthy of attention.

Spanning from the rustic tribal kitchens of Wayanad to the celebratory feasts of Thrissur, there lies a treasure trove of plant-based dishes that are both wholesome and deeply comforting. Whether you’re eager to discover new vegetarian flavours or just want to infuse your meals with something fresh and colourful, these lesser-known Kerala recipes offer the perfect starting point.

Simple Kerala recipes vegetarian

Here are simple vegetarian recipes from Kerala:

5. Olan Recipe

Ingredients:

• Ash Gourd – 1 medium (cubed)
• Pumpkin – 1 cup
• Red Oriental Beans – ¼ cup (cooked)
• Green Chilly – 6 (slit)
• String Beans – a few
• Coconut Milk – 1 cup
• Curry Leaves – a few
• Salt – to taste
• Coconut Oil – 3 tsp

Method: 

Boil the cooked beans with ash gourd, pumpkin, and green chillies. Add string beans, salt, and simmer until tender. Mix in curry leaves and coconut milk. 

Drizzle with coconut oil before serving. This gentle, coconut-rich dish offers a subtle balance of flavour.

6. Karikku Dosa (Tender Coconut Pancake) Recipe

Ingredients:

• Soaked rice – 3 cups
• Grated tender coconut – 2 cups
• Tender coconut water – 1 cup
• Sugar – 2 tbsp
• Salt – to taste

Method:

Grind rice with tender coconut and coconut water into a smooth batter. Add sugar and salt. Pour onto a hot, greased dosa pan, cover and cook, flip once lightly browned. Serve hot with chutney or palm jaggery.

7. Cashew and Drumstick Avial Recipe

Ingredients:

• Split cashew – 100 g (soaked 2 hrs)
• Drumstick – 4 (cut into pieces)
• Grated coconut – 1 cup
• Green chillies – 3
• Garlic – 4 pods
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
• Coconut oil – 1 tbsp
• Curry leaves – a few
• Salt – to taste

Method:

Grind coconut, garlic, turmeric, and cumin to a semi-coarse paste. Cook soaked cashews and drumsticks with green chillies and ground paste. Adjust water for semi-loose consistency. Once cooked, drizzle with coconut oil and curry leaves.

8. Erissery Recipe

Ingredients:

• Pumpkin – 1 cup (sliced)
• Banana – 1 cup (sliced)
• Elephant yam – 1 cup (sliced)
• Red oriental beans – ½ cup (cooked)
• Grated coconut – 1½ cups
• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Garlic – 2 flakes
• Green chillies – 3
• Pepper – ½ tsp
• Salt – to taste

For seasoning:

• Mustard seeds – 1 tsp
• Urad dal – 1 tsp
• Red chillies – 4
• Curry leaves – a few
• Oil – as needed

Method:

Pressure cook the beans with yam, banana, and pumpkin. Grind coconut, turmeric, cumin, garlic, green chillies, and pepper into a paste and add it in. Simmer. 

In a pan, heat oil and fry mustard, urad dal, red chillies, and curry leaves. Add seasoning to the cooked curry and serve warm.

 Kerala’s vegetarian cuisine is a rich tapestry of flavours and traditions beyond the well-known dishes. From the creamy Olan to the tender Karikku Dosa and hearty Avial, these lesser-known recipes bring the vibrant, wholesome essence of Kerala’s plant-based heritage to your table—perfect for anyone looking to explore fresh, comforting vegetarian delights.  Food & Drink Lifestyle News -Fashion Trends, Beauty Tips, Celebrity Party News, Relationship advice, Travel and Food Tips