My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken2 cup grated coconut2 tbsp + 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp fennel powder3/4 tbsp lemon juice3 tbsp yogurt4 medium onions, thinly sliced4 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste2 tsp coriander powder1 1/4 tsp pepper powder3/4 tsp garam masala1 tomato, choppedsalt to […]
Ingredients: 6-7 hard boiled quail eggs / kaada mutta1 large onion, finely chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1-2 tsp tomato sauce1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4- 1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp garam masala5-6 curry leaves, chopped2 tbsp oilsalt to tastepuff pastry sheets1 beaten egg for egg wash Preparation: Thaw the puff pastry […]
Ingredients: 1 cup clams / kakka irachi / elambakka, cleaned3 onions, thinly sliced1 tsp ginger, chopped1/2 tsp garlic, chopped4-5 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala1 3/4-2 cups gram flour / kadalamavusalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: In a bowl, add […]
Ingredients: 300 gm mutton, cut into small pieces3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed1 onion, finely chopped2 tsp ginger, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 green chillies, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 3/4 tsp garam masala3/4 tsp chilli powder1 tsp meat […]
Ingredients: 10-12 chakka / jackfruit pieces, chopped1/4 cup sugar 2 cardamoms3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp baking sodaa pinch of salt1- 1 1/4 cup wheat flour ( as required)oil for frying Preparation: Grind together chopped jackfruit, sugar and cardamom to a paste. Transfer to a bowl and add cumin seeds, baking soda, salt and wheat flour […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cleaned2 onions, finely chopped1 tbsp ginger-garlic, crushed2 green chillies, finely chopped or crushed2 medium tomatoes, chopped3 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp fennel powder3 sprigs curry leaves2 dry red chilliessalt to taste3 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat […]
Ingredients: 2 cups wheat flourwarm water, as required2 tsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Place the wheat flour in a cloth and steam cook it for 15 minutes. Remove it and allow to cool and then crush / mix well with your hand to remove any lumps. Heat about 2 cups of water in a […]
Ingredients: 1 medium bread fruit / kadachakka / sheema chakka, finely chopped1 cup clams/ kakka/ elambakka, cleaned 2 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconut1 garlic clove2 shallots1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp urad dal2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel the […]
Ingredients: 4-5 eggplants / brinjals / vazhuthanangalemon sized tamarind / 1/4 cup tamarind pulp 4 shallots3-4 green chilliessalt to taste2 sprigs curry leaves3-4 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak tamarind in little water and keep it aside. Pressure cook the chopped brinjals adding little water for 1 whistle or steam […]
Ingredients: 2 cups puttu podi 1 1/2 cup grated coconut3 ripe bananas / nendrapazham, chopped1-2 tbsp sugar1 tbsp ghee1/2 tsp cardamom powdersalt to tastewater as required Preparation: Mix the puttupodi with little salt and add water little by little to the puttu podi till it becomes wet/ moist and mix thoroughly without any lumps. Keep it […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup yellow cucumber / vellarikka3 garlic cloves, crushed4-5 shallots, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp turmeric powder1-1 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes / crushed red chillies ( as required)salt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel off the skin of vellarikka, remove its seeds and chop into small pieces. […]
Ingredients: 2 duck eggs8-10 shallots, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp ginger, chopped3 curry leaves, chopped1/4-1/2 tsp pepper powder2 tsp milksalt to taste2 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Beat eggs in a bowl. Combine it with chopped shallots, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves, milk, salt and pepper powder and whisk well. Heat oil in a pan at […]