Glossary B
Beef Cutlet is one of the foods from Kerala, India which is made from finely chopped or ground beef, with mashed potatoes and spices, then rolled into flour and egg, then deep fried.
Cutlet made from meat and fish is Kerala's version of Croquetes.
Below is the raw version of Beef Cutlets rolled into flour, visible are chopped onions and chopped green chilies, the 2 ingredients used in Kerala to make Cutelts be it meat or fish.
Picture below is my family friend from Allepey, Kerala, India preparing and cutting her raw beef to make Beef Cutlets
Burfi is an Indian version of cheese cake that is considered a dessert in India. Burfi is actually not made from cheese but made of milk and spices, particularly cardamom until it reached its right consistency and turned like a soft cheese cake.
Below are version of Burfi sold in one of the sweet shops in Allepey, Kerala, India
These slices of Burfi is sold from this small sweet shop in Allepey, Kerala, India. The store might be small, but their Burfi has a big big delicious taste
Bonda is made from lentils and a typical food from Kerala, India. They are deep-fried and often served with savory dips and curry.
Bondas also known as Vadas are round deep fried savory snack made in different varieties usually from lentils, potatoes etc. eaten with a chutney. Aloo Bonda or Urulaikizhangu Bonda (Potato Fritters ) is a classic/traditonal tea/ coffee time snack in India.
Pictures of Bonda sold in Chaya Kada (teashop) in Allepey, Kerala, India is made from lentils and spices and served with Beef curry or other savory curries which might be available during the day.
