VISHU PUZHUKKU

VISHU PUZHUKKU

Vishu Puzhukku (വിഷു പുഴുക്ക്) is a traditional Kerala dish prepared during Vishu as part of the kani kanaal rituals and festive meal. It is a mildly spiced, coconut-based mash made with seasonal tubers and vegetables.

Here’s the recipe 👇

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🌿 Ingredients

(You can mix and match according to availability)

• Elephant Yam (Chena) – 1 cup (cubed)

• Raw Banana (Pacha Kaya) – 1 cup (cubed)

• Colocasia (Chembu) – 1 cup (cubed)

• Sweet Potato (Madhurakizhangu) – 1 cup (cubed)

• Tapioca (Kappa) – 1 cup (cubed)

• Turmeric powder – ½ tsp

• Green chillies – 3–4 (slit)

• Salt – to taste

• Water – enough to cook

For Coconut Paste:

• Grated coconut – 1 cup

• Cumin seeds – ½ tsp

• Small onion – 2 (optional, traditional recipe may skip)

For Seasoning:

• Coconut oil – 2 tbsp

• Curry leaves – few

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🥣 Preparation

1. Cook the vegetables:

   • Wash, peel, and cube all vegetables.

   • Put them in a large vessel/pan with turmeric, green chillies, salt, and just enough water.

   • Cook until all veggies are soft and water almost evaporates.

2. Add coconut paste:

   • Grind coconut + cumin (+ onion if using) into a coarse paste.

   • Add to cooked veggies and mix well.

   • Lightly mash with the back of a ladle (it should be semi-mashed, not smooth).

3. Finish with seasoning:

   • Drizzle coconut oil generously.

   • Tear curry leaves and add on top.

   • Mix gently.

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🍲 Serving

• Traditionally served on Vishu day morning after Vishu Kani.

• Eaten with kanji (rice gruel) or as part of the Vishu Sadya.