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 👇
🌿 Ingredients
(You can mix and match according to availability)
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Elephant Yam (Chena) – 1 cup (cubed)
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Raw Banana (Pacha Kaya) – 1 cup (cubed)
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Colocasia (Chembu) – 1 cup (cubed)
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Sweet Potato (Madhurakizhangu) – 1 cup (cubed)
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Tapioca (Kappa) – 1 cup (cubed)
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Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
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Green chillies – 3–4 (slit)
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Salt – to taste
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Water – enough to cook
For Coconut Paste:
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Grated coconut – 1 cup
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Cumin seeds – ½ tsp
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Small onion – 2 (optional, traditional recipe may skip)
For Seasoning:
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Coconut oil – 2 tbsp
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Curry leaves – few
🥣 Preparation
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Cook the vegetables:
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Wash, peel, and cube all vegetables.
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Put them in a large vessel/pan with turmeric, green chillies, salt, and just enough water.
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Cook until all veggies are soft and water almost evaporates.
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Add coconut paste:
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Grind coconut + cumin (+ onion if using) into a coarse paste.
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Add to cooked veggies and mix well.
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Lightly mash with the back of a ladle (it should be semi-mashed, not smooth).
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Finish with seasoning:
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Drizzle coconut oil generously.
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Tear curry leaves and add on top.
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Mix gently.
Cook the vegetables:
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Wash, peel, and cube all vegetables.
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Put them in a large vessel/pan with turmeric, green chillies, salt, and just enough water.
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Cook until all veggies are soft and water almost evaporates.
Add coconut paste:
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Grind coconut + cumin (+ onion if using) into a coarse paste.
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Add to cooked veggies and mix well.
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Lightly mash with the back of a ladle (it should be semi-mashed, not smooth).
Finish with seasoning:
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Drizzle coconut oil generously.
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Tear curry leaves and add on top.
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Mix gently.
🍲 Serving
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Traditionally served on Vishu day morning after Vishu Kani.
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Eaten with kanji (rice gruel) or as part of the Vishu Sadya.
