Seasonal Kerala Vegetarian Dishes in Mumbai
From tender jackfruit to banana blossoms, we celebrate Kerala’s finest seasonal produce. These vegetarian classics aren't just sides—they are the soul of our kitchen, brought fresh to your table.
Our Beans Thoran is a humble, hearty, and heroic dish. This simple stir-fry of beans, coconut, and spices has been on our menu since day one, a nutritious and comforting classic that fuels working lunches and feeds the soul.
For Vishu, we make a special Jackfruit Thoran. Tender shredded jackfruit meets the mellow warmth of coconut masala in this seasonal star. For some, it's a fancy dish; for others, it's the comforting pull of nostalgia.
We love using every part of the jackfruit, and this nutty Jackfruit Seed Stir-fry is our favourite. It's earthy, spicy, and unbelievably yummy, a perfect way to celebrate the end of the summer season.
Our Vazhakoombu, or Banana Blossom Thoran, is an unconventional delight. Made from the tender banana heart, it's cooked with green mung lentils and lightly spiced masalas for a unique and satisfying texture.
We're celebrating the last few days of mango season. Our menu features seasonal beauties like Mambhazha Pulisseri (Ripe Mango Curry) and this delicious Mango Puttu, a steamed cake of rice and fresh mango.
A simple and satisfying meal featuring our Beans Thoran. Here it's served with rice and papadum, showcasing how this humble dish can be the hero of a meal.
A creative shot of our Jackfruit Seed Stir-fry, highlighting its connection to nature. This dish is a celebration of using the whole fruit and finding flavour in unexpected places.
Our Mushroom Thoran is a sleeper hit. It's earthy, effortless, and unforgettable. It may sit shy on the menu, but one bite of this mushroom and coconut stir-fry and it steals the scene.
This is the raw, tender jackfruit we use for our Vishu special Jackfruit Thoran. It's a seasonal ingredient that brings a unique texture and flavour to the dish.
The process of preparing the jackfruit for our thoran. It requires care to cut and prepare this unique vegetable, but the result is worth it.
About Seasonal & Vegetarian Stars
Working with seasonal produce like tender jackfruit or banana blossom isn't about following a static recipe; it’s about timing. We source these ingredients only when they are at their absolute peak, which means our menu of thorans and stir-fries shifts with the seasons. If you see a specific seasonal vegetable on our list, grab it while it's here—it is cooked with small-batch, traditional care, and it stays only as long as nature allows.
In our kitchen, a 'thoran' is more than just a vegetable stir-fry. It is the backbone of a traditional Kerala meal. Whether it is our classic Beans Thoran, which has been a staple since day one, or the earthy, nutty Jackfruit Seed Stir-fry, we prioritize the integrity of the vegetable.
We don't believe in over-complicating. We use fresh, grated coconut, authentic coconut oil, and a tempering of mustard seeds and curry leaves. It is the kind of cooking that requires patience—meticulously shredding the jackfruit or preparing the banana heart (vazhakoombu) involves time that most commercial kitchens avoid, but it makes all the difference in texture and taste.
Our seasonal stars are often influenced by the local rhythms of the land—like the Jackfruit Thoran we serve during Vishu, or our Smoked Kharsinga and carrot stir-fry that honors tribal culinary heritage. We deliver these across Mumbai from our kitchens in Bandra, Mahim, and Powai. If you are looking for authentic Kerala vegetarian food that tastes like home, these dishes are designed to remind you of exactly that: the comforting, unapologetic flavors of a Malayali kitchen.
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We believe vegetarian Kerala food is so much more than dal and rice. It’s about the earthy crunch of a thoran, the subtle sweetness of coconut, and spices that hit just right. We cook exactly how we would for our own family—with patience, proper coconut oil, and zero shortcuts.
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