My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 packets of instant noodles1 onion, sliced1/2 red capsicum, chopped1/2 green capsicum, chopped1 tomato, chopped2 spring onions2 packets of noodles seasoning3/4-1 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tbsp tomato sauce1 tsp soy saucesalt, if required2 tbsp oil Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and add sliced onion and saute until soft. Add add chopped […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg fish, cleaned4 hog plums / ambazhanga ( more or less depending on the sourness)2 big tomatoes, chopped4 green chillies1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2-1 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut4 shallots1/2-1 tsp fennel seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste For Tempering: 4 shallots, sliced1 sprig curry leaves3 tbsp […]
Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon, seeds removed and cubed2-3 peaches, pitted and chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice4-5 tbsp sugar (add to your taste) Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped peaches, watermelon, lemon juice, required sugar and little water and blend well until smooth. Strain the prepared mixture and pour into the popsicle mould and freeze […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg crabs, cleaned2 tomatoes1 tsp pepper corns1 tsp fennel seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seedssmall lemon sized tamarind3 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leaves4-6 shallots, sliced1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4-1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp rasam powdersalt to taste1/4 cup coriander leaves1 tbsp oil Preparation: Cut the crabs into pieces, clean […]
Ingredients: 1 medium mango 2 tbsp sugar3-4 mint leaves2 cup cold water Preparation: Peel the mango and chop it into cubes. In a blender, add the chopped mangoes, sugar and 1 cup cold water and blend well. Add mint leaves and remaining water to this and blend again to a smooth juice. Strain and pour […]
Ingredients: 3 squids, cleaned2 tbsp plain flour2 tbsp cornflour1 egg, beaten1/2 tsp pepper powder1 onion, sliced1 capsicum, cut into strips3 garlic, chopped3 tbsp cashew nuts2- 2 1/2 tbsp tomato sauce1 tsp + 1/2 tsp soy saucesalt to taste1 tbsp spring onion, choppedoil, as required Preparation: Clean and cut the squids into rounds. In a bowl, […]
Ingredients: 2 raw banana/ plantain / pachakaya1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 shallots1- 1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop ripe plantain into cubes. Grind grated coconut […]
Ingredients: 250 gm boneless chicken2 tbsp cornflour2 tbsp plain flour1 tbsp rice flour1 small onion, finely chopped5 small garlic cloves, finely choppedsmall piece ginger, finely chopped3-4 tbsp sweet chilli saucesalt to tastesesame oil, as requiredlettuce leaves Preparation: Clean and cut the chicken into thin strips. Mix well it with corn flour, plain flour, rice flour […]
Ingredients: 4 sprigs of fresh muringayila / drumstick leaves1 cup grated coconut2 green chilliessmall piece ginger, choppedsmall piece tamarind2 shallotssalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1-2 dry red chilli, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the drumstick leaves and keep it aside. In a blender, add grated coconut, fresh drumstick leaves, 2 […]
Ingredients: 8-10 ladle of thick dosa batter1 cup vazhapindi / banana stem, chopped 3-4 shallots, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 inch ginger, chopped1/2 tsp cumin seeds5-6 curry leavessalt to tasteoil Preparation: Cut the banana stem into rounds and pull the fibre from the edges using fingers and remove them. Then chop into small pieces and keep […]
Ingredients: 1 cup seedless black / red grapes 3 tbsp sugar (or as required)1/2 cup cold water1- 1 1/2 cup chilled soda Preparation: In a blender, add the grapes, sugar and cold water and blend well. Strain the juice if required. Transfer half of this prepared juice in two serving glasses and pour chilled soda […]
Ingredients: 18-20 thinly sliced breadfruit pieces1 tbsp rice flour1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powdera pinch of asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying… Preparation: Cut the breadfruit into two halves. Then each half into 4 equal pieces and remove the centre hard portion. Peel and slice them into thin pieces and place them in the water. In a […]
