Pests

Pests

Appetizers

A specialty of Kerala, rich in nutrients and enjoyed by both children and adults.

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Vermine is a traditional pastry from Kerala, which is both delicious and nutritious. It is perfect for both children and adults.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Total25 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodcook in a pan
  • Estimated cost$4.76 $0.60 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $2.03
  • $0.34
  • $2.24
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Put sugar and water in a container. ≈ 3 min
  2. Melt the sugar (about 2 tablespoons) until it forms a smooth consistency.
  3. Then, add puffed rice, coconut chips, and curry leaves. ≈ 3 min
  4. Thoroughly mix after removing the oil paint. ≈ 4 min
  5. Next, add rice flour and mix until a thick paste forms. ≈ 4 min
  6. Once the dough starts to firm up, remove it from the pot and wet your hands with water. ≈ 3 min
  7. Next, shape it into small balls. ≈ 10 min
  8. The preparation for a delicious and satisfying hot dish is complete. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Pests

  • rice flour – 1 cup$2.03
  • oil paint – 2 tablespoons$0.34
  • Coconut flakes – 2 tablespoons$2.24
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon$0.15

Total$4.76

that's $0.60 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • rice flour – 1 cup
  • oil paint – 2 tablespoons
  • Carapatty (sugar syrup) – 3/4 cup
  • Coconut flakes – 2 tablespoons
  • Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
  • Spices – a few
  • water – 1 cup (for the syrup)

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