Ingredients: 1 small beetroot1 cup rice flour1/2 cup gram flour3/4-1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 1/4 tsp asafoetida/ hing1 tsp oilsalt to tasteoil for fryingfew curry leaves Preparation:
Kerala Dishes
Kumbalanga Thairu Mulaku (Kondattam Mulaku) / Ash Gourd- Curd Chilly Pachadi
Ingredients: 1 cup kumbalanga / ash gourd/ winter melon, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut1 cup yoghurt2 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves4-5 curd chillies/ thairu mulaku / kondattam mulakusalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation:
Mussels / Kallummakkaya Kondattam
Ingredients: 1/2 kg cleaned mussels / kallummakkaya1 tbsp + 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp + 1 tbsp ginger-garlic pastejuice of 1/2 lemon1/4 tsp fennel seeds2 clovessmall piece cinnamon2 tbsp coconut bits1 cup shallots, sliced1/2 tsp coriander powder1-2 tsp red chilli flakes1 tbsp […]
Prawn / Chemmeen Kondattam
Ingredients: 400 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 tbsp + 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp + 1 tbsp ginger-garlic pastejuice of 1/2 lemon1/4 tsp fennel seeds2 clovessmall piece cinnamon2 tbsp coconut bits1 cup shallots, sliced1/2 tsp coriander powder1-2 tsp red chilli flakes1 tbsp […]
Chicken Bonda
Ingredients: 2 big potatoes, peeled and cubed100-150 gm boneless chicken, cubed1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp pepper powder3 green chillies, chopped1 tsp ginger, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped2 onion, finely chopped1/2 tsp garam masala1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 cup plain floursalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: 9. […]
Beef – Kappa (Tapioca) Cutlet
Ingredients: 250 gm beef, cut into pieces1 1/2 cup tapioca / kappa, peeled and cubed1 big onion, finely chopped3 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp ginger, crushed1 tbsp garlic, crushed3/4 tbsp chilli powder1 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tsp meat masala2 tbsp coriander leaves, […]
Red Spinach and Dal Curry / Chuvanna Cheera Parippu Curry
Ingredients: 2 cups red amaranthus / spinach leaves / cheera, chopped3/4 cup toor dal / thuvaraparippu1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder5-6 garlic cloves, chopped10-12 shallots, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp oilsalt to taste Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add toor dal and cook it […]
Green Apple Pulissery
Ingredients: 2 big green apples 1 1/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder 3 shallots3 green chillies, slit3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1/2 tsp sugar1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop green apples into small […]
Vaalan Puli / Fresh Tamarind Chammanthi
Ingredients: flesh / pulp of 3 fresh tamarind1 cup grated coconut1-2 green chillies1/4 inch ginger, chopped3 shallotsfew curry leavessalt to taste Preparation: In a small jar of a mixer, add tamarind, coconut, ginger, shallots, green chillies, few curry leaves and salt. Sprinkle 1 tsp of water and grind together to a coarse mixture. Transfer to […]
Karimeen Fry / Pearl Spot Fish Fry
Ingredients: 1 large or 2 small karimeen / pearl spot fish, cleaned5-6 shallots6-8 garlic cloves1/2 tsp fennel seeds1/2 tsp pepper corns2 1/2-3 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powderjuice of 1/2 lemonsalt to taste3 sprigs curry leavescoconut oil, as required for frying Preparation: Clean the pearl spot thoroughly and make slits on each side of the […]
Coconut Milk Puttu / Thengapal Puttu
Ingredients: 1 cup puttu podi / rice floura pinch of cardamom powdersalt to taste1 cup coconut milk (as required)1/2 cup grated coconut Preparation: In a bowl, add puttu podi , a pinch of cardamom powder and salt and mix well. Add coconut milk as required little by little till it becomes wet/ moist and mix thoroughly […]
Chakkayum Kozhiyum / Jackfruit With Chicken
Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cleaned400-500 gm pacha chakka / raw jackfruit, cut into pieces1 cup chakkakuru / jackfruit seeds1 1/2-2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 1/2 tbsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 green chillies, chopped2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste3 shallots, sliced1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: In a pressure […]