Manjula Nair

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Recipe: Mambazha Pachadi

Recipe: Mambazha Pachadi

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

A Kerala delicacy made from over-ripe mangoes.

Recipe: Sutta Kathirikkai

Recipe: Sutta Kathirikkai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Sutta Kathirikkai goes well with idli, dosa, chapattis and even rice.

Recipes: Idlis for World Idli Day

Recipes: Idlis for World Idli Day

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The secret to a good homemade idli is all about getting the basics right.

Onam recipe: Mixed Vegetable Theeyal

Onam recipe: Mixed Vegetable Theeyal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Treat yourself to this traditional preparation of mixed veggies cooked in spicy coconut gravy.

Onam recipe: Pineapple Pachadi

Onam recipe: Pineapple Pachadi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Try out this sweet and tangy Kerala-style raita. Want to share your recipe? Write to us!

Onam recipe: Vellarikka Moru Curry

Onam recipe: Vellarikka Moru Curry

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Onam is here and so are the tasty preparations. Manjula Nair shares a traditional yoghurt and coconut based recipe from her mother's kitchen.

Festive recipe: How to make Sweet Aval

Festive recipe: How to make Sweet Aval

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

It is easy to make, crunchy to eat and requires no cooking.

Festive recipe: How to make Aval Payasam

Festive recipe: How to make Aval Payasam

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Have you tried this interesting kheer made from flattened rice, milk and nuts?

Onam recipes: Sambaar, Avial, Kaalan and more

Onam recipes: Sambaar, Avial, Kaalan and more

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The traditional Onasadhya is incomplete without these sumptuous preparations made from rice, coconut, milk and assorted veggies.