Thakkali Mezhukkupuratti is one of the simple dish from Kerala which is a tomato stir-fry, made from slices of fresh and tender tomatoes cooked with slices of red onions, green chili (Koda Mulaku) and spices such as Kadugu (black mustard seeds) and the Curry Leaves.

Thakkali is the Malayalam word for Tomato

Mezukkupuratti refers to stir-fry dishes/foods in Kerala. Mezhukkupuratti is a curry made up of stir-fried vegetables. It is best served with rice and curd or any chutney.

This is one of the super delicious dishes which my family friend in Allepey in Kerala, India cooks when budget for meat and other vegetables are already not enough. Tomatoes are cheap and yet she can make it a tasty dish for her family.

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Thenga Chammanthi is Coconut Chutney and also refers to one of the many kinds of Chutneys in Kerala which is made from fresh grated Thenga (Coconut meat) grinded with other ingredients, such as Inji (ginger), Tamarind, Chumannulli (shallots/pearl onions), Kanthari Mulaku (bird’s eye chillies), salt until it turns into a paste, then Kadugu (black mustard seeds) and Curry leaves are added.

Thenga Chammanthi is often served with with Idli, Chappati/Roti and Dosa in Kerala.

Here is my "adopted Mom" in Allepey, Kerala, India grinding Thenga and spices in the traditional grinders used to make Chammathi called Ammikallu (Please see related article on Ammikallu)

Below are pictures of Thenga Chammanthi served with Dosa and Chappati

Thenga Chammanthi after its formed into a ball

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Thenga Unda refers to coconut ball fritters from Kerala, India. It is made from freshly grated coconut, mixed with jaggery, ghee and cardamom powder then form into balls then deep-fried in Coconut Oil until golden brown.

I really do not know if Thenga Unda is traditionally a Keralan teatime snacks, but this was was bought by my friend in a Chaya Kada (Teashop) in Allepey, a district of Kerala.

Thenga and Unda , is the Malayalam words for Coconut and Balls, respectively.

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Deutsch: Türkisch / Español: Turco / Português: Turco / Français: Turc / Italiano: Turco

Turkish in the food context refers to the culinary traditions and dishes originating from Turkey, characterized by its diverse and profoundly flavorful palette that integrates Central Asian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European, and Balkan influences. Turkish cuisine is known for its rich use of spices, meats, vegetables, legumes, bread, and pastries.

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Deutsch: Tinola / Español: Tinola / Português: Tinola / Français: Tinola / Italiano: Tinola

Tinola is a traditional Filipino soup that is both nourishing and flavorful, primarily made with chicken, green papaya, and chili pepper leaves or malunggay (moringa) leaves. It is a staple dish in Philippine cuisine, known for its soothing broth flavored with ginger, onions, and fish sauce.

Traditionally, it is made from chicken meat, a vegetable like green papaya or chayote, and a dark leafy vegetable like the leaves of the pepper plant (Dahon ng Sili) or malunggay, ginger and onion. However, since the Philippines is composed of many regions, there are several varities of Tinola made of other kinds of meat and vegetables

Other vegetables added to the Tinola are: Upo as a substitute for papaya and spinach as a substitute for the leaves of the pepper plant,

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Deutsch: T-Bone / Español: T-Bone / Português: T-Bone / Français: T-Bone / Italiano: T-Bone

T-Bone is a popular cut of steak that includes a T-shaped bone with meat on both sides. It is derived from the short loin section of the beef cattle and features two different textures and flavors of meat: the tenderloin and the strip.

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