Ada Pradhaman
Ada Pradhaman is a traditional Kerala dessert made with rice ada, jaggery, and coconut milk, often served during Onam Sadya....
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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 enjoyed during the Vishu festival.
Unniyappam
Unniyappam is a traditional Kerala sweet made with rice, banana, and jaggery. Soft, flavorful, and fried in ghee or coconut oil, it’s a festive favorite.
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...
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...
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 spices, and an optional coconut milk base—perfect with rice, parotta,...
Beetroot Thoran
Beetroot Thoran is a traditional Kerala-style dry vegetable stir-fry made with grated beetroot, fresh coconut, green chilies, and tempered spices. It’s lightly cooked to retain a bit of crunch and...
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...
Stuffed Squid (Koonthal Nirachathu)🐙
Koonthal Nirachathu, or Stuffed Squid, is a popular Malabar dish from Kerala. Whole squid tubes are filled with a spicy...
Cabbage Thoran 🥬
Cabbage Thoran is a traditional Kerala-style stir-fry made with finely chopped cabbage, grated coconut, green chilies, and aromatic tempering in coconut oil. It's a simple, healthy, and flavorful side dish...
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 the essence of coastal South Indian cuisine. Tangy tamarind, aromatic...
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...
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...
Vazhuthananga Theeyal 🍆 (Eggplant Curry)
A rich and flavorful curry made with roasted coconut, spices, and tender eggplant. This traditional Kerala dish brings out the earthy goodness of vazhuthananga (brinjal) in a tangy, aromatic gravy—perfect...
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 meals are good for the planet too.
Moringa Ela Thoran 🌿
Moringa Ela Thoran is a healthy and flavorful Kerala stir-fry made with fresh moringa leaves, mustard seeds, turmeric, and grated...
Moringa Ela Puttu 🌿
A wholesome Kerala delicacy made by steaming rice flour and fresh moringa leaves in banana leaves. Simple, healthy, and full...
Chakka Pradhaman
Chakka Pradhaman is a rich, traditional Kerala dessert made with ripe jackfruit, jaggery, and creamy coconut milk. Often prepared during festivals like Onam and Vishu, this sweet treat is bursting...
Inji Puli (Puli Inji)
Inji Puli (Puli Inji) is a flavorful Kerala side dish made with ginger, tamarind, jaggery, and spices. This tangy, sweet, and spicy chutney is a perfect accompaniment to rice, often...
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, and the delicious spread of Vishu Sadya that brings families...
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 curry or buttermilk, it’s a nutritious and sustainable comfort food.
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...
Vegetable Korma 🥕🌱🍅
A rich and creamy vegetable korma made with a variety of vegetables, yogurt, and aromatic spices. Perfect for pairing with...
Kerala Parotta
Kerala Parotta is one of those indulgent dishes that will make your taste buds dance with joy! This crispy, flaky, and soft parotta is a perfect pairing for any curry...
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 pairs with rice, appam, or parotta for a comforting meal.
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....
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 tamarind for a perfect balance of heat and tang. Ideal...
Chemmeen Manga (Prawn) Curry
Chemmeen Manga Curry (Prawn Mango Curry) is a traditional Kerala dish that combines succulent prawns with the tanginess of raw mangoes...
Njandu (Crab) Soup
Njandu Soup is a flavorful and comforting seafood soup originating from Kerala, South India. It combines tender crab with 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 spices. It’s a versatile recipe, suitable for everyday meals or...
Chicken Kumbalanga Curry
A delicious and mildly spiced curry made with tender chicken and refreshing ash gourd, simmered in coconut milk and aromatic spices.
Tomato Chutney 🍅
This aromatic and slightly spicy tomato chutney combines ripe tomatoes, green chilies, ginger, garlic, and a tempering of mustard seeds...
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 golden and crunchy on the outside..
Masala Omelette
The Masala Omelette is a flavorful and spicy Indian-style egg dish that's quick and easy to prepare. Packed with onions,...
Kathirikai (Brinjal) Bajji 🍆
A popular South Indian snack, Kathirikai Bajji (Brinjal Baji) features crispy, spiced brinjal slices dipped in a flavorful chickpea flour...
Pazham Pori (Banana Fritters)
Pazham Pori (Banana Fritters) is a classic Kerala snack made by dipping ripe Nendran bananas in a spiced batter and deep-frying...
Exploring Kerala’s Thattukada: A Flavorful Evening with Pungu’s Kitchen
There’s something magical about evenings in Kerala. As the day winds down, the streets light up with the warm glow of makeshift food stalls, known as thattukadas.