Surprising vegetarian treasures from Kerala you need to try (Recipes included) (Part 2) Tezzbuzz  |  Mon, 26 May 2025 18:21:54


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 dishes provide more than just sustenance—they carry the legacy of generations, reflect festive traditions, and capture the rhythm of daily life.


For those seeking vegetarian cuisine that steps outside the ordinary, these lesser-known culinary treasures from Kerala are a must-try. Each dish offers a flavorful journey into the soul of Kerala’s food culture, where every ingredient holds meaning and every meal becomes a celebration.











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