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Njandu Kappa Curry / Crab-Tapioca Curry

Ingredients: 6 medium crabs, cleaned1 1/2 cup tapioca, cut into 2 inch long pieces1 1/4- 1 1/2 cup grated coconut2 1/2 + 1/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder3 + 4 shallots1/4 tsp fennel seedssmall piece cinnamon1 tsp ginger-garlic paste3 green chillies, slit1 small tomato, chopped2 sprig  curry leavessalt to […]

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Sausage Manchurian

Ingredients: 7-8 big sausages1 tsp + 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powdera pinch of turmeric powder4 garlic cloves, chopped2 tsp ginger, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 onion, chopped1 capsicum, chopped2 tbsp tomato sauce1 1/2 – 2 tbsp red chilli sauce3-4 tsp soy sauce1/4 tsp pepper powdera pinch of sugarsalt to taste1 tbsp cornflour2 tbsp spring onions, chopped1 tbsp coriander […]

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Cricket Themed Cake / Cricket Ground Vanilla Cake

Today my son Shayaan turn 10..He has a passion for cricket , so we decided to make a cricket themed cake… 🙂 Ingredients: 2 3/4 cup all purpose flour/ plain flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1 cup (225 gm) unsalted butter,  room temperature1 1/2 sugar4 large eggs,  room temperature2 tsp vanilla extract1 cup milk, room […]

Fish, Food, Kerala Dishes, Non Veg, Seafood

Thenga Aracha Meen Curry / Fish Curry in Coconut Paste

Ingredients: 350 gm fish (I used pomfret)3/4 cup grated coconut4 shallots, thinly sliced3/4 tsp ginger, sliced2 green chillies, slit2 1/2 -3 tsp kashmiri chilli powdera pinch of fenugreek powder1-2 gamboge / kudampuli, torn into pieces2 sprig curry leaves1/4-1/2 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut the fish into pieces, clean it and […]

Chicken, Food, Kerala Dishes, Non Veg

Nadan Chicken Stew

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken 1 big onion, thinly sliced1 tsp ginger, sliced7 green chillies, slit7-8 garlic cloves, sliced2 big potatoes, peeled and cubed1 tsp vinegar10 cardamoms4 cloves2 small cinnamon pieces1/2 tsp cumin seedsfennel seedscurry leaves1 tsp crushed pepper1 1/2 tsp1 1/2 cup thin coconut milk (second extract)1/2 cup thick coconut milk (first extract)salt to […]

Chicken, Food, Non Veg

Murgh Makhani / Butter Chicken

Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken4 medium tomatoes1 tbsp garlic paste1 tbsp ginger paste2 tbsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp chaat masala4 tbsp less sour thick yoghurt50 gm cashew nuts1 1/2 tbsp oil2-3 tbsp butter3/4 tsp kasuri methi, powdered1-1 1/2 tbsp sugar1/2 cup fresh cream2-3 tbsp chopped coriander leavessalt to taste […]

Cakes & Bakes, Food, Mug Cake

Mango Mug Cake

Ingredients: 4 tbsp plain flour4 tbsp milk3 tbsp mango puree1 tbsp oil3 tbsp sugar1/2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda Preparation: Add milk, oil and mango puree in a large microwave safe mug and mix with a spoon or fork. Add plain flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda and mix everything well until thoroughly […]

Food, Kerala Dishes, Pulissery, Veg - Curries & Gravies, Vegetarian

Red Spinach / Chuvanna Cheera Pulissery

Ingredients: 200 gm red spinach / red amaranth / chuvanna cheera, finely chopped1 1/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 cup yoghurt, beaten1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash the red spinach leaves and chop them into […]