My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/2 kg squid, cut into pieces2 – 2 1/2 cups of dosa batter2 onion, chopped1 tomato, choppedsmall piece ginger, crushed4 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp lemon juicesalt to tastea sprig of curry leaves1 tbsp oil Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add cleaned squid pieces and cook it […]
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup sugar, powdered1/4 tsp salt5 tbsp oil1 cup buttermilk2 tsp instant coffee1 tbsp hot water1/4 cup walnuts Preparation: Heat a pan and add the walnuts and toast on low flame for 5-7 minutes and then chop them and keep it aside. Mix instant coffee […]
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces4 tbsp plain flour2 tbsp corn flour2 tbsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste2 eggs1 tbsp cumin powder2 tsp garam masalajuice of 1 big lemon3 green chillies, finely chopped1/4 tsp red food colour (optional)salt to taste2 tsp rice flouroil for deep frying Preparation: In a bowl, add […]
Ingredients: 4 cups pasta1 kg ripe tomato, chopped7 cloves7 cardamoms6-7 green chillies, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger paste1 1/2 tsp garlic paste2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp oil50 gm butter2 1/2-3 tbsp plain flour2 tsp sugar1 1/2 tsp kasuri methi1/2- 3/4 cup fresh creamsalt to tastegrated paneer, for garnishingchopped coriander leaves Preparation: Boil water in a […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries10-12 cherries, pitted1 1/2 cup chilled milksugar as required Preparation: In a blender, add the cherries, blueberries, milk and sugar and blend well until smooth. Pour it in serving glasses and serve….
Ingredients: 4 hardboiled eggs1 egg1 onion, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 small piece ginger, finely chopped1 garlic clove, finely chopped4-5 green chillies, slit1 cup grated coconut1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 pinch cumin seeds1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Boil 4 eggs and keep it aside. […]
Ingredients: 1 cup ripe jackfruit, chopped2 cardamoms1 cup milk1 cup plain flour1 tsp baking powder1 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp salt1 tbsp butter Preparation: Chop the jackfruit into pieces and grind together with cardamoms and little milk to a smooth paste. In a bowl, add plain flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix well. Add jackfruit […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal / thuvara parippu1/2 cup unakka chemmeen / dried prawns1 tomato, chopped1 onion, chopped4 green chillies, slit1 tsp garlic, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tsp chilli powdersalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add […]
Ingredients: 2- 2 1/4 cups self – raising flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 cup milk1/2 cup oil1 large egg3/4 cup caster sugar1 cup cherries, pitted Preparation: Preheat oven to 180 degree celcius. Grease a 12 mini loaf cake mould/ loaf tins and keep it aside. Beat the egg in a jug with the oil and milk […]
Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains/ kerala banana/ nendrapazham1 1/2 cup plain flour4 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 cup idli batterpinch of salt8 pappadumsoil for frying Preparation: Peel and cut banana into half and then cut each piece lengthwise into four pieces. Keep it aside. In a mixing bowl, add the plain flour, baking soda, sugar, idli […]
Ingredients: 3/4 kg beef, cut into small pieces1 small onion, thinly sliced1 tbsp + 1 tbsp ginger, chopped1 tbsp + 1 tbsp garlic, chopped3/4 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp coriander powder1 large onion, thinly sliced1/3 cup thengakothu / coconut bits2 sprig curry leaves3/4 tsp fennel seeds, crushed1 tsp crushed peppersalt to taste4 tbsp […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup basmati rice100 gm boneless chicken1 egg1/2 + 1/4 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp corn flour1/4 tsp + 1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped1 onion, sliced2 green chillies, chopped1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped1/2 cup beans, chopped1/2 cup cabbage, chopped1/2 cup green peas1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1/2 […]
