My experiments in cooking…
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 […]
Ingredients: 150 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped2 medium onions, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp fennel powder2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 big […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ingredients: 1 peechinga/ ridge gourd, 3/4-1 cup small prawns, cleaned1 small onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop ridge gourd into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan and splutter […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns, cleaned1 medium beetroot, grated1 big onion, thinly sliced1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste5 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 big tomato, chopped1 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 tbsp tomato saucesalt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat oil in a […]
Ingredients: 350 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 1/2 – 2 cup grated coconut1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder6 shallots, sliced2 tsp ginger, sliced1 tsp garlic, chopped4 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leaves2 kudampuli / gambooge, cut into pieces1 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Soak kudampuli in enough water for 15 minutes. In a […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg squid/ koonthal, cut into pieces22-25 shallots, sliced3 green chillies, slit6 big garlic cloves, crushed1″ piece ginger, crushed1 tomato, chopped4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp crushed pepper1/4 tsp garam masala2 sprigs curry leavessalt to taste4-5 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut and clean the squid and pressure cook […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg meen thala / fish head3-4 kudampuli pieces / gambooge1 tbsp ginger, crushed1 tbsp garlic, crushed4 green chillies1 sprig curry leaves2- 2 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tbsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 big tomato, chopped1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp fenugreek seeds1 green chilli, finely chopped3 shallots, sliced1 tsp ginger, finely chopped1 tsp […]
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 kg crabs3 medium onions, chopped2-3 green chillies, chopped1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 1/2 – 3 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1 1/2 tbsp coriander powdergooseberry sized tamarind1 tomato, sliced3/4-1 tbsp pepper powder1 tsp garam masala2 sprig curry leaves4-5 pepper corns1/2 tsp fennel seeds3 clovessalt to taste3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut the crabs […]
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 […]