--- title: "Traditional Mallu Cooking: Behind the Scenes at My Kitchen" description: "Discover the authentic process behind my Mallu Syrian Christian food. From Wayanad spices to hand-made appam batter, experience real Kerala cuisine." canonical: https://mytribe.in/travancoretasties/dine-in-restaurant/from-my-amma-s-kitchen-the-process last_updated: 2025-09-10 --- # Behind the Scenes of My Traditional Mallu Kitchen Tribe Verified · Family recipes using Wayanad-sourced whole spices. By [Travancore Tasties](https://mytribe.in/travancoretasties) · Located at Domlur, Bengaluru · ₹1,400 per meal for 2 guests (estimate) Part of [Dine-in Restaurant](https://mytribe.in/travancoretasties/dine-in-restaurant). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/travancoretasties/dine-in-restaurant/gallery) From grinding spices with a mortar and pestle to the patience required for appam batter, I stick to the age-old methods my Amma taught me. ## Photos and videos - ![A lot of things I make are from scratch, especially my spice mixes. I buy whole spices like cardamom, cloves, and star anise directly from Wayanad and grind them myself. This is the secret to the authentic flavor in my dishes.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9fe75e45-10c6-41d6-affa-1d1e015d0fe5) - ![My Amma always told me that for a good pachadi, the mustard should be seen, not turned into a fine paste. I still use a traditional mortar and pestle to grind my spices, just like she taught me. No mixie for this.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d915fce6-1abd-4d41-b347-351470a308f2) - [Video: On a trip to Calicut, I had to stop and watch these delicious, hot, and crispy banana chips being made. This traditional, large-scale cooking method is mesmerizing and shows the soul of Kerala's snack culture.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9704c630-4462-45b0-a54f-504be647d6a2) - ![For me, my most prized inheritance was the food. Here I am plating up small portions for an event, making sure every single serving is perfect. It's a joy to share these recipes that generations of my family have perfected.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e78da5a-aa4b-45fe-9a0d-c8dd69e94b89) ## About From My Amma's Kitchen: The Process You won't find a mixie in my kitchen when I'm making certain masalas. My Amma insisted that for the perfect pachadi, the mustard seeds must be crushed by hand, not pulverized into a paste. When you order from me, you’re eating food that honors those tiny, time-consuming steps because that is where the real flavor lives. ### The Importance of the 'Old Way' Modern cooking often prioritizes speed, but Kerala food—especially the Mallu Syrian Christian style I grew up with—demands time. If you rush the appam batter fermentation or use a generic curry powder, the final dish loses its soul. My process starts with sourcing: I personally source whole spices like cardamom and star anise directly from Wayanad. ### My Kitchen Rules - **No Short-Cuts:** Whether it is sun-drying chillies or making fresh coconut milk, I do it the way it was done in my childhood kitchen. - **Scratch-Made Masalas:** My spice blends are never store-bought. They are hand-ground in batches, ensuring that the oils and aromas remain intact. - **The 'Amma' Standard:** Every recipe I use has been handed down through generations. I have tweaked them slightly to fit my palate, but the core technique remains traditional. ### Why This Matters for You When you hire me for an event or order a meal, you aren't just getting food; you are getting a meal made with intent. Authentic Kerala cuisine is about the balance of coconut, spice, and patience. Whether you are craving a traditional Beef Ullarthu or need a full catering setup with live appam stations, you get the consistency of a home kitchen, not a commercial factory. ## About Travancore Tasties I’m Tresa, and Travancore Tasties started because I realized my food is my biggest inheritance. I don't believe in shortcuts in the kitchen, so whether I'm catering your event or prepping your meal, you’re getting the same recipes I grew up eating. 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