Ingredients: 250 gm prawns, cleaned 1 tbsp green peppercorns/ pacha kurumulaku 10 shallots 2 sprig curry leaves small piece ginger 6 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp mustard seeds salt to taste oil Preparation: Grind together green peppercorns, shallots, 1 sprig curry leaves, ginger, garlic, turmeric powder and salt to a smooth paste. […]
Author: Shabbu
Chicken Ilayappam / Elayappam
Ingredients: 250 gm boneless chicken 250 gm rice flour 1 big onion, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp pepper powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp crushed red chilly 1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped salt to taste 2 tbsp oil Preparation: Cook chicken with pepper powder, […]
Banana Bread
Ingredients: 2 -3 ripe bananas 1 1/2 cup plain flour 80 gm / 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla essence a pinch of salt Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Grease a loaf pan with butter or spray with baking spray. In […]
Palak / Spinach Batura
Ingredients: 250 gm plain flour 1 tsp yeast 1 tbsp yoghurt 1/2 tsp sugar 3/4-1 cup palak / spinach puree (use as required to make a soft dough) salt to taste oil for frying Preparation: Grind 1/2 bunch palak with little water into a smooth paste/puree and keep it aside. In a bowl, add plain […]
Kaya Aattirachi Curry / Mutton Curry with Raw Banana
Ingredients: 2 big raw banana 1/2 kg mutton 1 cup grated coconut 2 tsp coriander powder 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 4 cloves 1 tsp fennel seeds 3 garlic cloves 2 sprigs curry leaves 1/4 cup shallots, finely chopped 2 tbsp oil salt to taste Preparation: Peel and slice raw bananas into […]
Spicy Tomato Noodles
Ingredients: 100 gm noodles 2 tomatoes, finely chopped 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup capsicum, chopped 1 tsp ginger, crushed 1 tsp garlic, crushed 1-1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tbsp tomato sauce 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 2 tbsp oil salt to taste grated cheese for garnishing Preparation: Boil water in a large pan adding […]
Strawberry Puff Pastry Pillows
Ingredients: 1 cup strawberries 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 tbsp cornflour 1 1/2 tbsp cold water puff pastry sheets, cut into 8 squares 1 beaten egg for brushing Preparation: Thaw the puff pastry sheet at room temperature. Wash the strawberries and chop them into small pieces. In a saucepan , add the […]
Kappa Masala / Tapioca Masala
Ingredients: 1/2 kg tapioca/ kappa / kolli kizhangu 4-5 dry red chillies 5 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 sprigs curry leaves, chopped 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tbsp oil salt to taste Preparation: Peel and cut the tapioca into cubes and wash it thoroughly. In a large pan ,cook the tapioca adding about […]
Pomegranate Ice cream
Preparation: 2 big pomegranates / 3/4 cup pomegranate juice 2 cups heavy cream 1 tin condensed milk / 1 1/4-1 1/2 cup sugar Preparation: Make juice from the pomegranates and keep 3/4 cup aside. In a bowl, whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks. Add the pomegranate juice to this and whip again. Then […]
Mushroom Korma / Kurma
Ingredients: 250 gm mushrooms, cut into pieces 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup thick coconut milk 6 garlic cloves 1 piece ginger 1 onion, sliced 5 green chillies 1 tsp garam masala 2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp oil 2 sprigs coriander leaves 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 […]
Cauliflower Chikkiyathu / Scrambled Cauliflower
Ingredients: 3 cups cauliflower, finely chopped 2 onions, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 tomato 1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1-1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp roasted cumin powder salt to taste 2-3 tbsp oil Preparation: Chop the […]
Koonthal Undaputtu / Rice Balls with Squid Masala
Ingredients: 1/2 kg squids, cleaned 1 1/2-2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 big onions, chopped 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 2-3 green chillies, chopped 1 small tomato, chopped a pinch of turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala few curry leaves chopped coriander leaves 2 cups of rice flour 1 cup grated coconut […]