My experiments in cooking…
This is the vellayappam without coconut and rice flakes/ aval is used for its preparation… Ingredients: 2 cup raw rice/ pachari 1 cup white aval/ rice flakes 1/2 tsp yeast 1 tbsp sugar salt Preparation: Soak raw rice in water for 3-4 hours and grind it to […]
Chemmeen Kadumbu is another popular dish in our area which is usually served as a main dish. This is similar to Kozhi Kadumbu, but the gravy is different…. Ingredients: For Kadumbu (Rice dumplings) 2 cups rice flour 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 […]
Nura / Nora means ‘ foam’ in Malayalam. This pathiri is prepared by using the foam from the ground batter. This is usually served with spicy curry…. Ingredients: 1 cup kaima rice/ jeerakasala rice/ basmati rice 2 cup coconut milk 2 eggs salt Preparation: Soak the rice in water […]
Ingredients: For Pizza base: 2 cup plain flour/ maida 2 tsp yeast 1 tsp sugar 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp salt For Pizza Sauce: 4 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp crushed pepper salt For Topping: 1 cup boneless chicken, cooked and shredded 1/2-1 […]
Sannas or steamed rice cakes are very popular in Mangalore region. It has a soft and spongy texture and is similar to idli, but yeast is used for fermentation…It is usually served with spicy curry… Ingredients: 2 cup ponni rice 2 tbsp urad dal 1/2 tsp yeast 2 […]
Masala idli is a tasty dish prepared with left over idlis. It is easy to prepare and can be served as a snack or breakfast item.. Ingredients: 6 idlis 2 small onions, finely chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 big green chilly, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger, […]
Ingredients: 3 bread slices 2 tbsp onion, finely chopped 1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped 1/2 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 green chilly, finely chopped 2 tbsp tomato, finely chopped 1/4- 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 75 gm paneer, grated or crumbled 1 tsp coriander leaves, chopped 2 tsp butter (optional) 1 1/2 […]
Ingredients: 2 cup plain flour/ wheat flour 100 gm paneer 1 1/2 tbsp kasuri methi, crushed salt to taste oil for frying Preparation: Grind paneer to a paste/powder and keep it aside. In a bowl, add plain flour, salt, paneer paste and kasuri methi and mix well. Add water little by little and knead well […]
Ingredients: 1 cup wheat flour/ 1/3 cup semoina 1/4 tsp chaat masala water as required salt oil Preparation: In a bowl, add wheat flour, semolina, chaat masala and salt and mix well. Add water little by little and knead well into a smooth dough. The dough should not be sticky… Make small balls out of […]
Ingredients: 2 bread slices 1 egg 1 tbsp sugar 1 1/2 tsp semolina/ rava ghee/ oil for frying/ toasting Preparation: Cut each bread slices into four pieces. In a bowl, beat the egg with sugar until sugar dissolves. Add semolina to the egg mixture and mix well. Heat a frying pan and add 1 tbsp […]
Pulivaalam- popular dish in Kasaragod area of Kerala. Name comes from its appearance similar to tamarind (Vaalam Puli). Best served with any spicy curry….. Ingredients: 2 cup raw rice/ pachari 2 cup grated coconut / 1 small coconut, grated 2 cup cooked rice 2 egg salt Preparation: Wash and soak […]
Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour/ maida 1 large egg or 2 small eggs 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 3/4 cup butter milk 3 tbsp oil 3 tbsp sugar 1/4 tsp salt melted butter for greasing maple syrup Preparation: In a bowl, add all purpose flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, butter […]