My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 kg mutton, cut into pieces1 onion, sliced1 big tomato, sliced1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste6-7 green chillies2 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3-4 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp tomato sauce1 1/2- 2 tbsp chilli sauce / hot sauce1/2-1 tsp pepper powder1 1/2 tsp garam masalasalt to taste2-3 tbsp oil3 tbsp coriander […]
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana / nendrapazham, chopped into cubes1-2 tbsp sugar1/4 cup grated coconut1/4 cup rava / semolina10-12 cashew nuts10 raisins1/4 tsp cardamom powder1 1/2 tbsp ghee1 tbsp sliced almonds Preparation: Heat 2 tsp ghee in a non stick pan and add chopped banana and saute till golden brown . Add sugar to this and […]
Ingredients: 1 cup / 200 gm white chick peas3 medium onions, finely chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 medium tomatoes, chopped2 tsp chilli powder1 1/2 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp fennel powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 cup grated coconut3 whole green chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp garam masala3 cloves2 cardamoms1 big piece cinnamon 1 tsp fennel seedssalt to taste2 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli, cut into florets1 1/2 rice flour / puttu podi1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp ginger, gratedsalt to taste1/2 cup grated coconut (or as required) Preparation: In a sauce pan, boil water with little salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder. Switch off the flame and add broccoli […]
Ingredients: 10-12 quail eggs / kaada mutta 1 onion, sliced1 tomato, chopped3 green chillies, chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic pastefew curry leaves12-15 cashew nuts1 cup thick coconut milk1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp fennel powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp pepper powder2 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp sugarsalt to taste1 tbsp ghee / oil2 tbsp coriander leaves, […]
Ingredients: 5-6 leftover pathirioil for frying Preparation: Cut the pathiri into small pieces. Place them on a sheet lined with parchment paper / kitchen towel. Then dry them in the sun for 2 days or until crisp. Store in an air tight container. 4. To fry, heat oil in a pan and add the dried […]
Ingredients: 150 gm / 1 bunch palak / spinach1/2 cup toor dal3 green chillies3 garlic clovesa pinch of asafoetida1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 big onion, finely chopped5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/4 tsp ginger, finely chopped1 big tomato, finely chopped1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1-2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp oil1 […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken, cut into small pieces1 tsp pepper powder3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste/ crushed1 1/2 tbsp garlic paste/ crushed3 green chillies, slit2 sprigs curry leaves1 1/2-2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp garam masalasalt to taste3-4 tbsp oil Preparation: In a thick bottomed pan, add cleaned chicken […]
Ingredients: 1 cup green tea1 1/2 tsp chia seed1 1/2 tsp honeylemon slices and mint leaves, to garnish Preparation: Make 1 cup of green tea and keep it aside to cool. Then add chia seeds and honey to this and mix well. Garnish with sliced lemon and mint leaves and then serve..
Ingredients: 12 quail eggs / kaada mutta1/2 cup plain flour1 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp paprika powder1/2 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp garlic powder1 egg1-2 tbsp milk1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as required ( if not available, regular bread crumbs can be used)salt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and hard boil the quail eggs in […]
Ingredients: For Panna Cotta:1 cup milk1 cup fresh cream1/2 tbsp gelatin2 tbsp cold water1/4 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla essence For Blueberry Sauce: 300 gm blackberries3-4 tbsp sugar3 tbsp water Preparation: For Panna Cotta: Dissolve gelatin in 2 tbsp cold water and leave it for 5-10 minutes. In a sauce pan, bring the cream, milk and […]
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup plain flour2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup sugar1/2 tsp orange / lemon zest3 large eggs1/2 cup milk1/4 cup oil2 tsp vanilla essenceoil, for deep fryingpowdered sugar, to sprinkle Preparation: In a bowl, mix together plain flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and orange / lemon zest. Add eggs, milk, vanilla essence […]
