"A mouthful of simplicity! A heartful of home! Often the tastebud ignites when it's nostalgic.

Описание: 🍱 Kerala Homely Lunch Recipe | Fish Fry | Rasam | Omelette | Matta Rice | Pappadam | Lemon Pickle

This humble Kerala-style lunch is a nostalgic hug in every bite. From the golden fish fry to the spicy-sour rasam, fluffy omelette, and comforting matta rice – this meal is deeply rooted in tradition and simplicity.


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🐟 Kerala Fish Fry – Traditional & Flavorful

Ingredients:

Fresh fish slices – 4 to 5 pieces

Coconut oil – 2 tbsp (for marination) + more for shallow frying

Shallots – 2 tbsp, finely chopped

Green chilies – 2, finely chopped

Curry leaves – 1 sprig, chopped

Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

Coriander powder – ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Lemon juice – 1 to 2 tsp (freshly squeezed)


Method:

1. In a bowl, mix turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt, shallots, green chilies, curry leaves, lemon juice, and coconut oil to make a flavorful marinade.


2. Coat the fish slices well and let them marinate for at least 2 hours.


3. Heat coconut oil in a pan and shallow fry the fish on low flame.


4. Flip gently and slow cook until crispy outside and juicy inside.


5. Serve hot – optionally squeeze more lemon juice just before serving.




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🍅 Kerala Rasam – Simple, Comforting & Aromatic

Ingredients:

Tamarind – lemon-sized

Tomato – 1, chopped

Garlic – 5 cloves, crushed

Green chili – 1

Curry leaves – 1 sprig

Mustard seeds – ½ tsp

Dried red chilies – 2

Rasam powder – 1 tsp

Asafoetida (hing) – 1 generous pinch

Water – 2 cups

Salt – to taste

Coriander leaves – to garnish

Coconut oil – 1 tsp


Method:

1. Soak tamarind in warm water and extract the juice.


2. In a pot, add tamarind water, tomato, garlic, green chili, salt, and rasam powder. Simmer until tomatoes soften.


3. Heat coconut oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.


4. Add red chilies, curry leaves, and asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds.


5. Pour this tempering into the rasam and mix well.


6. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.




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🍳 Kerala Omelette – Simple & Homely

Ingredients:

Eggs – 2

Shallots – 1 tbsp, finely chopped

Green chili – 1, chopped

Curry leaves – few, chopped

Salt – to taste

Coconut oil – 1 tsp

Ginger - chopped

Method:

1. Beat eggs with shallots, green chili, curry leaves, and salt.


2. Heat coconut oil in a pan and pour in the egg mixture.


3. Cook both sides until golden brown.


4. Serve warm with rice or as a side dish.




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🍚 Serving Suggestions

Kerala Matta Rice – soft, fluffy, and filling

Pappadam – roasted or fried till crisp

Lemon pickle – to bring in a tangy twist

Combine all on a banana leaf or plate for the full nostalgic experience