Healthy Lunch Box
A quick and healthy one-pot basmati rice recipe with fresh vegetables and ghee, perfect for a flavorful vegetarian lunch box.
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The Science of Perfect Biryani: Secrets of Layering, Rice, and Spices.
Discover the secrets to perfect biryani—fluffy rice, balanced spices, and layered flavors that turn every meal into a celebration.
Ada Pradhaman
Ada Pradhaman is a traditional Kerala dessert made with rice ada, jaggery, and coconut milk, often served during Onam Sadya. Rich, creamy, and festive, this classic payasam is a must-try...
The Grand Onam Sadya: A Celebration of Tradition and Taste.
Explore Kerala’s Onam Sadya, a lavish vegetarian feast served on a banana leaf, celebrating tradition, community, and festive flavors.
Vishu Kanji
Vishu Kanji is a simple Kerala rice porridge made with rice, coconut, cumin, and water. It’s seasoned lightly and often...
Unniyappam
Unniyappam is a traditional Kerala sweet made with rice, banana, and jaggery. Soft, flavorful, and fried in ghee or coconut...
Kalan (Yogurt Curry with Yam & Raw Banana)
Kalan is a classic Kerala dish made with raw banana, yam, yogurt, and coconut, gently spiced and finished with a coconut oil tempering. A must-have in every Onam Sadya!
Celebrating Onam 2025 – A Festival of Unity, Harvest & Flavours 🌸🌾
Celebrate the joy of Onam 2025 with us! From vibrant pookalams to a traditional Sadya feast, join Pungu’s Kitchen as we honour Kerala’s harvest festival with love, flavours, and family...
Kerala‑Style Chicken Curry in Pressure Cooker
A quick and flavorful Kerala-style chicken curry made using a pressure cooker. This traditional nadan recipe features coconut oil, aromatic...
Beetroot Thoran
Beetroot Thoran is a traditional Kerala-style dry vegetable stir-fry made with grated beetroot, fresh coconut, green chilies, and tempered spices....
Kerala-Style Stuffed Squid (Koonthal Nirachathu) – A Coastal Delicacy Bursting with Flavor
A jewel of Kerala’s coastal cuisine, Koonthal Nirachathu—or Stuffed Masala Squid—brings together the bold spices of Malabar, the richness of coconut, and the fresh taste of the sea in one...
Stuffed Squid (Koonthal Nirachathu)🐙
Koonthal Nirachathu, or Stuffed Squid, is a popular Malabar dish from Kerala. Whole squid tubes are filled with a spicy mix of chopped squid tentacles, coconut, and spices, then steamed...
Cabbage Thoran 🥬
Cabbage Thoran is a traditional Kerala-style stir-fry made with finely chopped cabbage, grated coconut, green chilies, and aromatic tempering in...
Kerala-Style Fish Curry 🐟
This Kerala-style fish curry made with freshly ground coconut (Thenga Aracha Meen Curry) is a comforting, traditional dish that captures...
Cherupayar (Green Gram) Curry 🌱
Cherupayar Curry is a wholesome and comforting Kerala-style green gram curry, simmered with coconut, spices, and fresh curry leaves. Rich in protein and flavor, it’s a perfect pairing for steamed...
Beef & Baby Potato Roast
This Kerala-style Beef and Baby Potato Roast is a bold, dry-fried delicacy where tender chunks of beef and golden baby potatoes are slow-roasted in aromatic spices and coconut oil. Infused...
Vazhuthananga Theeyal 🍆 (Eggplant Curry)
A rich and flavorful curry made with roasted coconut, spices, and tender eggplant. This traditional Kerala dish brings out the...
India’s Food Plate is the Greenest in the World – Here’s Why That Matters.
India’s traditional diet has been named the world’s most sustainable by WWF. At Pungu’s Kitchen, we explore why our everyday...
Moringa Ela Thoran 🌿
Moringa Ela Thoran is a healthy and flavorful Kerala stir-fry made with fresh moringa leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric, and grated coconut. This simple dish is packed with nutrients and pairs...
Moringa Ela Puttu 🌿
A wholesome Kerala delicacy made by steaming rice flour and fresh moringa leaves in banana leaves. Simple, healthy, and full of traditional flavor.
Chakka Pradhaman
Chakka Pradhaman is a rich, traditional Kerala dessert made with ripe jackfruit, jaggery, and creamy coconut milk. Often prepared during...
Inji Puli (Puli Inji)
Inji Puli (Puli Inji) is a flavorful Kerala side dish made with ginger, tamarind, jaggery, and spices. This tangy, sweet,...
Vishu: Welcoming Prosperity, Light, and Flavors of Kerala
Celebrate Vishu with joy, tradition, and the rich flavors of Kerala! Discover the significance of Vishukkani, the joy of Kaineettam,...
Pazham Kanji: A Traditional Fermented Rice Dish for Health and Sustainability.
Pazham Kanji is a fermented rice dish made from leftover rice, rich in probiotics and tradition. Often paired with fish...
Embracing the Spirit of Ramadan: A Time for Reflection, Gratitude, and Togetherness.
As the blessed month of Ramadan begins, it's a time for reflection, gratitude, and togetherness. Join us in celebrating this sacred time with nourishing meals, meaningful moments, and the joy...
Vegetable Korma 🥕🌱🍅
A rich and creamy vegetable korma made with a variety of vegetables, yogurt, and aromatic spices. Perfect for pairing with naan or rice.
Kerala Parotta
Kerala Parotta is one of those indulgent dishes that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This crispy, flaky,...
Mutton & Potato Curry
A rich and flavorful Kerala-Style Mutton and Potato Curry, slow-cooked with aromatic spices, tender mutton, and creamy coconut milk. Perfectly...
Dal – Spinach (Cheera Parippu) Curry
A wholesome, flavorful dish made with toor dal and fresh spinach, perfectly spiced and tempered with garlic and mustard seeds. It’s a nutritious meal, great with rice or chapati.
Tharavu (Duck) Roast
Tharavu Roast is a traditional Kerala dish featuring tender duck pieces coated in a rich, dark, and aromatic spice blend.
Natholi (Anchovy) Peera
A flavorful Kerala-style curry made with tender anchovies (Natholi) cooked in a rich coconut base, infused with aromatic spices and...
Chemmeen Manga (Prawn) Curry
Chemmeen Manga Curry (Prawn Mango Curry) is a traditional Kerala dish that combines succulent prawns with the tanginess of raw...
Njandu (Crab) Soup
Njandu Soup is a flavorful and comforting seafood soup originating from Kerala, South India. It combines tender crab with a rich blend of spices and coconut milk, making it a...
Potato & Green Peas Curry
This Potato and Green Peas Curry is a classic, wholesome dish bursting with the flavors of cumin, tomatoes, and warm...
Chicken Kumbalanga Curry
A delicious and mildly spiced curry made with tender chicken and refreshing ash gourd, simmered in coconut milk and aromatic...
Tomato Chutney 🍅
This aromatic and slightly spicy tomato chutney combines ripe tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Coconut Chutney
This flavorful and aromatic chutney combines fresh coconut, green chilies, ginger, and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Uzhunnu Vada
Uzhunnu Vada, also known as Medu Vada, is a crispy and fluffy South Indian doughnut made from urad dal. Perfectly...
Masala Omelette
The Masala Omelette is a flavorful and spicy Indian-style egg dish that's quick and easy to prepare. Packed with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and aromatic spices like turmeric and garam...
Kathirikai (Brinjal) Bajji 🍆
A popular South Indian snack, Kathirikai Bajji (Brinjal Baji) features crispy, spiced brinjal slices dipped in a flavorful chickpea flour batter...