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: 2 big ripe bananas / plantains / nendrapazham1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 cup grated jaggery1/2 tsp cardamom powder1/2 cup + 3-4 tbsp plain flour1/4 tsp cumin seedsa pinch of turmeric powdera pinch of saltoil, for frying Preparation: Cut the bananas/ plantains into pieces and steam cook until it turns soft. Peel off their skin and […]
Ingredients: 1 cup chana dal / kadalaparippu200-250 gm boneless chicken1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped3 green chillies, finely chopped1 big onion, finely chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1 tsp garam masala1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powdersalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak kadalaparippu in […]
Ingredients: 600-700 gm beef, cut into pieces3/4 cup shallots, sliced3 green chillies, slit1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp coriander powder3/4 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp garam masala1 small tomato, chopped1 1/2 tbsp yogurt1 1/2 tbsp mint leaves1 1/2 tbsp coriander leaves8 cashew nuts, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes1 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup kaima rice / jeerakasala rice1 egg1 3/4 cup coconut milksalt to taste Preparation: Soak the rice in water for 2-3 hours. In a blender, add the drained rice and grind it adding egg and 1/2 cup coconut milk to a smooth batter. Transfer to a bowl and add remaining 1 1/4 cup […]
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: For Pidi /Kadumbu (Rice dumplings) 2 cups rice flour1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seedssmall piece of onion, chopped2 cups of watersalt For masala / gravy: 1/2 kg squid / koonthal2 medium onions, chopped2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp pepper powder1/2 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup jeerakasala rice1 cup ponni rice 2 eggs1/2 onion, chopped3 tbsp grated carrot1-2 green chillies, finely choppedfew curry leaves, choppedsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Wash and soak the jeerakasala rice and ponni rice in water for 5-6 hours. In a blender, add the drained rice and grind it adding very little water. […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg mussels / kallummakaya, cleaned1 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp fennel powder pinch of salt2 garlic cloves, crushed3-4 tbsp oil For Masala: 2 onions, finely chopped1 tsp ginger, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 tbsp curry leaves, chopped1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4-1 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp fennel […]
Ingredients: For dough: 1 cup rice flour3/4 cup grated coconut2 shallots3/4 tsp fennel seeds1 green chilli salt to taste1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cup boiling water For prawn filling: 250 gm prawns, cleaned1 tbsp + 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tsp ginger, chopped1 tsp garlic, chopped1 […]
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 […]