Ishtu
(Kerala ishtu, Kerala potato stew, Kerala vegetable stew, इष्टू)
Ishtu is a traditional dish originating from Kerala. This simple stew with a soupy consistency is made with a combination of onions, potatoes, ginger, green chili peppers, curry leaves, black peppercorns, and coconut milk. The ingredients are simmered until they become tender, and (optionally) a bit of coconut oil is added to the stew just before serving.
This creamy and rich dish is usually served for breakfast and it's traditionally accompanied by South Indian breakfast items such as appam, idli, or dosa.
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Appam
Appam is a popular Indian bowl-shaped pancake made from a batter of rice and coconut milk. Typically consumed for breakfast or dinner, appam is most popular in Tamil ... Read more
Idli
Idli is a traditional, savory Indian cake that is a popular breakfast item in numerous South Indian households, although it can be found throughout the country. It is ... Read more
Dosa
The thin pancake known as dosa is one of the most famous Indian dishes. It is made with soaked rice and black gram beans, which are ground into a paste and mixed to create ... Read more
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