We had a wonderful, amazingly sweet host last month- Sarah of Spoonfulofdelight! I know I shouldn't have favorites amonsgt KK members but I can't help it! Sarah is one of my favourite members. There I said it! She has enthusiastically participated every month right from our very first month and has spread the word to many of you, brining you into our family. When I was stressed out with my house shift and asked her if she would like to host last month, she immediately said yes, and even incorporated an easier way for us all to add our entries by using an online form. Thanks Sarah for being such a wonderful, gracious host and invaluable part of the Kerala Kitchen ! Here is the round up that was also posted on her wonderful blog full of goodies here
Time to Feast- The Kerala Kitchen May 2011 Round up by Sarah of Spoonful of Delight
What's been cooking in the Kerala Kitchen in May?
Lots of mouth-watering delicacies - each one wonderful in its own way.
So folks, its time to set the table (or rather lay the banana leaves) for an astounding feast from God's own country!
Priya's Chenai - Vazhai Erissery
Sobha's Soya Granules Thoran
Sobha's Simple Mango Pickle to spice up any meal
Sobha's Papaya Spinach Dal
A Mango Glass Pudding from My Potpourri of Recipes
Swapna's Green Papaya Salad
Swapna's Meatball Curry
Swapna's Vegetable Stew
Namitha's Beef Cutlets
Deepti's Spicy Egg Roast / Kerala Mutta Roast
Anzz's Beef Fry - Chukka Style
Anzz's Ulli Vada
Sangeetha's Chakka Varatti / Jackfruit Jam
Shabs' Apple Pola/Apple Kums
Shabs' Malabar / Kannur Fish Curry
Sonia's Easy Kerala fish curry
Nashira's Watermelon Shake
Lastly, my dish for the event - Homemade Jackfruit Chips
Now for the tough part. It was a nerve-racking experience to try to choose the best from all the wonderful entries. I've been drooling at all the dishes and wishing that I could taste them. But since I had pick one dish which was the best one, I finally zeroed in on this one - Sangeetha's Chakka Varatti / Jackfruit Jam
The Award for the Best Pic goes to..... Let me tell you, choosing this one was even tougher than the previous one. I'd be overjoyed to award this to more than one pic. But then after a round of "eenie meanie mynie moe" or "eena meena deeka" (just kidding! I really spent hours trying to choose this one), the winner is Nashira's Watermelon Shake.
From the moment I saw this pic, I have been wondering, how did she take this shot. Truly original and captivating.
Next is the Award for the maximum number of entries. This one goes to more than one person and I'm loving it... The winners are (drumroll please) - Sobha and Swapna
Congratulations to all the winners and all the wonderful folks who partcipated in this event! Thank you all for the participation and the encouragement.
