My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal / thuvara parippu1/2 cup unakka chemmeen / dried prawns1 tomato, chopped1 onion, chopped4 green chillies, slit1 tsp garlic, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tsp chilli powdersalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns, cleaned10-12 kovakka / ivy gourd, sliced1 small onion, choppedsmall piece ginger, chopped4 green chillies, slit1 small tomato, chopped3/4 tsp turmeric powder3 tsp + 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 small piece kudampuli / gambooje2 sprig curry leaves1 cup grated coconut2+2 shallots2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste1 tbsp […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns250 gm spinach / palak leaves 2-3 tbsp coriander leaves1 medium onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped2-3 green chillies, chopped1 tsp ginger paste3 garlic cloves, chopped1+ 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp kasuri methi1 tsp cumin seeds1 dry red chilli1 tsp vinegar1 pinch of sugarsalt to taste2 tbsp […]
Ingredients: 1 cup dried prawns/ unakka chemmeen 1 cup grated coconutbig gooseberry sized tamarind1-2 green chilliessalt to taste Preparation: Heat a pan and add the cleaned dried prawns and roast at low-medium flame till colour changes and turns crispy. Remove from the flame. In a bowl, add grated coconut, tamarind, green chilli and salt and […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg cleaned prawns2 dry red chillies4-5 kashmiri red chillies2 tsp coriander seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp fennel seeds1/2 tsp pepper corns1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seedssmall lemon sized tamarind5 garlic cloves1/ 2 tsp turmeric powder2 tbsp yogurta pinch of asafoetida2 tbsp onion, finely chopped1 tbsp ghee2 sprigs curry leavessalt to taste oil […]
Ingredients: 300 gm prawns, cleaned1 tbsp lemon juice1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder2-3 tsp soy sauce1 tbsp +1 tsp red chilli sauce2 1/2 tbsp plain flour2 1/2 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp cornflour1 1/2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 onion, cubed1 capsicum, chopped3-4 tbsp spring onions, chopped2 tsp […]
Ingredients: 250 gm prawns / chemmeen , cleaned1/2 cup jeerakasala rice/ kaima rice3 large eggs1 tbsp ginger, chopped1 tbsp garlic, chopped3 green chillies, chopped2 big onions, finely chopped1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2-1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp fennel powder1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp chopped coriander leavessalt to taste1- 1 1/2 tbsp oil1 tbsp ghee […]
Ingredients: 15 large prawns1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garlic paste1 egg1/2 cup plain flour1 1/2 cup crushed oats (or as required)salt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Clean the prawns and marinate it with chilli powder, pepper powder, garlic paste and salt and keep it aside for 30 minutes. Crush oats onto a […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1 small raw mango / pacha manga 1 cup grated coconut5-7 dry red chillies, adjust to your spice level4 shallots3-4 curry leavessalt to taste Preparation: Peel and chop the green mango into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat a pan and dry roast the cleaned dried […]
Ingredients: 300 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp lemon juice2 sprigs curry leaves2 green chillies, slitsalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp grated coconut1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the prawns and marinate it with kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam […]
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: 2 cups basmati rice3/4 kg prawns, cleaned2 onions, sliced2 green chillies, slit1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tomato, chopped1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp fennel powder1/4 tsp pepper powder1 tsp vinegar1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves3-4 cloves1 bay leaf, chopped4 cardamoms2 […]