My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: For Kanji: 1 cup broken rice rice / podiyari / podi ari6-7 cups watersalt to taste For Chilli Pappadam: 10 pappadams1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder2 garlic cloves, crushed1 sprig curry leavesoil, as required Preparation: For Kanji: Wash the rice well and soak it for 30 minutes. Boil water in a large vessel and add […]
Ingredients: 4 eggs2 onions, sliced1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp garlic paste1 tomato, chopped1 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 1/2 cup thin coconut milk1/3 cup thick coconut milk1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1-1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg mutton, cleaned1 tbsp ginger paste1 tbsp garlic paste2 big onions, finely chopped2 tomatoes2 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp garam masala1 sprig curry leaves1/4 cup coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Cut the mutton into pieces , wash it and drain the water completely and keep it […]
Ingredients: 5 hard boiled eggs1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Remove the shells of boiled eggs and make slits/ cuts and keep it aside. Heat coconut oil in a pan and add curry leaves. Reduce the flame to low and add […]
Ingredients: 250 gm prawns, cleaned8-10 small hog plum / ambazhanga1 tbsp ginger, chopped3-4 green chillies, slit1- 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds3-4 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp oil Preparation: Chop each hog plum into 4 pieces and keep it aside. Grind grated coconut […]
Ingredients: 10 lemons1 piece ginger, chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp asafoetida 1/4 cup vinegar3/4 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste2-3 tbsp gingelly oil / sesame oil Preparation: Wash the lemons and pat dry them with a clean kitchen towel. Steam the lemons in […]
Ingredients: 350-400 gm chicken1 1/2 cup red spinach / chuvanna cheera, finely chopped1 big potato, boiled and mashed2 big onions, chopped1 tbsp ginger, chopped3-4 green chillies, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped1 tsp pepper powder1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1-2 eggs, lightly beatenbread crumbs as requiredsalt to tasteoil Preparation: Cook the chicken pieces […]
Ingredients: 2 big ripe banana / plantain / nendrapazham 3 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 5 tbsp sugar ( adjust to your sweetness) 1 tbsp plain flour 1/4 tsp cardamom powder 1 tbsp ghee chopped nuts Preparation: In a blender, add chopped bananas, eggs, sugar, milk, plain flour and cardamom powder and blend […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup prawns head, cleaned1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste2 sprig curry leaves2-3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the prawns head ( cut from both sides ) and wash it well. In a pan , add cleaned prawns head, chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt and about 1 cup of […]
Ingredients: 1 medium vellarikka / yellow cucumber ( 2 cups)1 cup prawns, cleaned1 big tomato, cubed 2 green chillies1 1/4 cup grated coconut1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp coriander powder3/4 tsp turmeric powder6-7 shallots2 tbsp tamarind juice2 sprig curry leaves1-2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken3 big onions, thinly sliced1 1/2 tbsp ginger paste1 1/2 tbsp garlic paste2 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leaves2 tomatoes, chopped2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes1 1/2-2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1 heaped tbsp coriander powder3/4 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp garam masalasalt to taste2-3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean and […]
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 […]