My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/3 cup green gram / cherupayar2 ripe bananas / nendrapazham, chopped into cubes100-120 gm jaggery1/2 cup grated coconut10-12 cashew nuts10 raisins1/4 tsp cardamom powder1/4 tsp cumin powder1 tsp sesame seeds2 tbsp ghee1/2 tsp salt Preparation:
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. […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice flour1 cup grated coconut , or as required1-2 tsp gheea pinch of cardamom powder (optional)salt to tasteboiling water, as required Preparation:
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, […]
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 […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg squid / koonthal, cut into small pieces4-5 tsp chilli powder1 tsp turmeric powder3 onions, thinly sliced1 tsp ginger, crushed1 tsp garlic, crushed1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1/4 cup coriander leavesoil, as required Preparation: Clean and cut the squid into small pieces and pressure cook it with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg clams with shells / kakka / elambakka1 cup grated coconut1 1/2 -2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powdergooseberry sized tamarind1 tomato, chopped3 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the clams in some water for 30 minutes. Then wash the […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup peas dal / chana dal ( kadalaparippu)150-200 gm beef1 tsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste15-18 shallots1″ piece ginger3 green chillies1 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp pepper powder2 sprig curry leaves, chopped1/2 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak dal in water for 3-4 hours. […]
Ingredients: 1 breadfruit / kadachakka / sheema chakka1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp salt or as requiredoil for frying Preparation: Cut the breadfruit into two halves and cut each half into 4 equal pieces. Then peel the skin and remove the centre hard portion. Then slice them into thin pieces and keep it aside. In a […]
Ingredients: 1 cup ragi flour / finger millet flour3/4-1 cup boiled water1 cup grated coconut200 gm jaggerya pinch of salt1 tsp cardamom powder1 tsp ghee Preparation: In a sauce pan, melt the jaggery adding 4-5 tbsp of water and keep it aside. Heat ghee in a pan and add grated coconut and saute for 2 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour2 tbsp sugar, powdered1 tsp black sesame seedsa pinch of cardamom powderwater, as requiredsalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: In a bowl, add plain flour, sugar, sesame seeds, cardamom powder and salt and mix well. Add required amount of water and knead well to a soft tight dough. Keep it covered […]
Ingredients: For Kadumbu (Rice dumplings) 2 cups rice flour1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp fennel seeds1 small onion, chopped2 cups of watersalt For Muringayila / Drumstick Leaves Gravy 2 cups muringayila / drumstick leaves1 big onion, chopped1 big tomato, chopped4 green chillies1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seeds2 tsp chilli […]