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Cheemeen/Cheemen/Chemeen Olarthiyathu (Shrimp Stir-Fry) refers to one of the foods from Kerala, India. It is made of shelled shrimps or prawns stir-fried or cooked with plenty of sliced onions and lots of spices sucn as turmeric, cumin, black mustand seeds (Kadugu), Masala and of course Curry leaves.
Cashew Apple is the name of the Cashew fruit in Kerala, India. Cashew nut which is a by-product of Cashew fruit is an important product from Kerala. The nuts is an important ingredient for their sweets called Payasam and they are also sold as fried with salt or with or without Masala powder.
Picture below is a Cashew Tree in Allepey, Kerala, India full of unripened Cashew Apple or Cashew
Scenes in Munnar, Kerala, India near the Echo Point, an old man selling Plain and Masala-flavored Cashew Nuts. It was my breakfast during that cold nice early morning at Echo Point. I felt blessed. I enjoyed talking to the old vendor even if we didnt understand each other, first time I experienced to hear a real echo, I was able to travel to Munnar thru a motorbike and got to taste the delicious Masala-flavored Cashew nuts from Kerala, which the state is also famous for
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Me... having Masala-flavored Cashew Nuts for breakfast at Echo Point
Cross Buns refer to an Easter Bread/Bun with a symbol of a cross on top which are prepared by many households during Maundy Thursday (Pesaha Vyazham) in Kerala, India. Some are distributed or given away by those who can afford to prepare some pieces and give it away to neighbors starting at Maundy Thursday
It is said to be called also as Pesaha Bun because it is generally made on Maundy Thursday (Pesaha Vyazham in Malayalam).
Charlas also spelled Charllas or Saarlas refers to South Indian salad made from mixture of slices of fresh cucumber tomatoes, onions, chilies and curd. Some are also using Vinegar as dressing instead of curd.
Charlas is also known as Kuchember or Kachumber. (please see also article and photo of Kuchember)
Below are pictures of plain Charlas with just small slices of onions, tomatoes and cucumber and Charlas with curd which is often prepared as part of a meal for important occassions in Kerala, such as Wedding, first Communions and other important festivals.
Below is a set of meal served in a paper plate during a Wedding party in Allepey, Kerala, India with Biryani, Beef Masala and Charlas
Deutsch: Chalupas / Español: Chalupas / Português: Chalupas / Français: Chalupas / Italiano: Chalupas
Chalupas in the food context are a traditional Mexican dish consisting of a fried masa (corn dough) base that is typically shaped like a small boat or canoe. The name "chalupa" comes from the Spanish word for a type of small boat, referencing the shape of the dish. The fried masa is topped with a variety of ingredients, including meats, cheese, lettuce, salsa, beans, and other regional toppings. Chalupas are known for their crispy texture and are often enjoyed as a street food or snack in Mexico.
Deutsch: Karamellisierung / Español: Caramelización / Português: Caramelização / Français: Caramélisation / Italiano: Caramellizzazione
Caramelization in the food context refers to the process by which sugars in food are heated, causing them to break down and transform into complex compounds that give food a distinctive brown colour, rich flavour, and sweet aroma. Caramelization is a type of non-enzymatic browning that occurs when sugars are exposed to high temperatures, typically above 160°C (320°F), and is a key technique in both savoury and sweet cooking.