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 […]
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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 […]
Raw Mango/ Pacha Manga Chammanthi
Ingredients: 1 small ( 1/2 cup) raw mango / pacha manga1 cup grated coconut3 dry red chillies4 shallots2-3 curry leavessalt to taste Preparation: Peel and chop the green mango into pieces and keep it aside. In a blender, add the chopped mango, grated coconut, dry red chillies, shallots, curry leaves and salt and […]
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 […]
Choru Pathiri / Pathiri Using Cooked Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice1/4- 1/2 cup of water 1 1/4-1 1/2 cup rice flour / pathiri podi ( or as required) salt to taste Preparation: In a blender, add cooked rice and grind it to a smooth paste adding little water. Transfer this to a bowl and add salt and the rice […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kaayi / Pazham Vaatiyathu ( Ghee Roasted Bananas)
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas / plantains / nendrapazham2 tbsp ghee sugar, as required Preparation: Peel the bananas and slice them length wise. Heat ghee in a frying pan and place the banana slices in the pan. Fry them in low medium flame until golden brown. Then flip them over and cook it for another 2-3 […]
Elaneer / Tender Coconut Popsicles
Ingredients: 1 cup elaneer/ karikku/ tender coconut flesh1 cup tender coconut water sugar, as required Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped tender coconut flesh , tender coconut water and sugar and blend well until smooth. Pour this prepared mixture into popsicle moulds and freeze it for 6-7 hours or overnight. To release the popsicles, […]
Crispy Chicken Fritters
Ingredients: 200 gm boneless chicken1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 tbsp crushed ginger-garlic2 green chillies, finely chopped1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp curry leaves, chopped1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala2 tbsp gram flour / kadalamavu1 tbsp rice flour1 tbsp plain floursalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Cut the boneless chicken into small […]
Beef Kakkam
Ingredients: 1/2 kg beef3 medium onions, chopped3 medium tomatoes, chopped3 green chillies, chopped1 tbsp ginger, chopped1 tbsp garlic, chopped1 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut beef into pieces and clean it and keep it aside. In a bowl, add the […]
Cherry Jam
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh cherries3/4 cup sugar2 tbsp lemon juice Preparation: Wash and pit the cherries and chop them into half. Keep a plate in the freezer for testing the consistency of jam. In a thick bottomed saucepan, add the chopped cherries and cook on medium flame stirring constantly and mashing the cherries with a […]