How to make Kerala's own mambazha pulissery
A comforting Kerala classic, Mambazha Pulissery is best enjoyed with steamed rice and crispy papad for an authentic homestyle meal.
Mambazha pulissery. Photo:Pexels/Saveurs Secretes
1 min read | Published: 17 Jul 2026
This traditional Kerala mambazha pulissery (mango pulissery combines ripe mangoes with curd and coconut gravy for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
- 2–3 ripe mangoes (small, sweet variety)
- 1½ cups thick curd, whisked
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 1–1½ cups water
For the coconut paste
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 2–3 green chillies
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
For Tempering
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- ½ tsp fenugreek seeds
- 2 dried red chillies
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- A pinch of red chilli powder (optional)
Preparation
Serving suggestion
Serve hot with Kerala matta rice, papad, and a simple thoran for a comforting, traditional Kerala meal.