My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 300 gm pasta15-20 prawns1 tsp pepper powder1/2-1 tsp soy saucesalt to taste1/2 onion, finely chopped1/2 capsicum, chopped1/2 tsp paprika powder / chilli powder1/2 tsp Italian seasoning / herb mix2 tsp tomato sauce2 tsp olive oil3 tsp cream cheese3 tsp mayonnaise200 ml fresh cream1 cup mozzarella cheese / cheese slices1/4 tsp chilli flakes Preparation: Boil […]
Ingredients: 150 gm kovakka / ivygourd50 gm dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1 cup grated coconut3 shallots1/2 inch piece ginger1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 green chillies, slit2 kudampuli / gambooge, cut into pieces1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the dried prawns, wash it and drain the […]
Ingredients: 4 raw plantains / raw banana / pachakaya / kaya1/2 cup prawns, cleaned ( I used small prawns)1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves3 shallots1 tsp fennel seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1-2 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chilliessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel […]
Ingredients: For the prawn mandi marinade: 1/2 kg big prawns with head3 cardamoms1 tsp pepper corns4 clovessmall piece cinnamon1/2 tbsp pepper powder1/2 tbsp crushed cumin1/2 tbsp arabic masala / kabsa masala1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp mint leaves1 chicken stock cube, powdered1/2 cup capsicum, finely chopped1/3 cup oil1/2 tsp garlic powder1/2 tsp ginger powderred food […]
Ingredients: 200 gm long beans / achinga payar100 gm prawns, cleaned (I used small prawns)1 medium onion, sliced1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes2 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste1 sprig curry leaves Preparation: Cut the long beans into 3/4 inch pieces. In a pan, add chopped long beans, sliced onion, […]
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: 1/2 kg prawns, cleaned22-25 shallots, sliced10 garlic cloves, chopped1″ piece ginger, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 tbsp + 2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp lime juice / vinegar1/2 tsp crushed pepper1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 sprigs curry leavessalt to taste4-5 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the prawns and marinate it […]
Ingredients: 3 cups red cheera / spinach, chopped1/2 cup dried prawns, cleaned1/2 cup grated coconut1 small onion, sliced2 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, chopped1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp oil Preparation: In a pan, add cleaned dried prawns and dry roast it for few minutes and keep it aside. […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns, cleaned1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves1 tbsp ginger, chopped1 tbsp garlic, chopped10-12 shallots, chopped1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2-3 pieces kudampuli1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek powder2 sprig curry leaves2-3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the gamboge / kudampuli in little water for 15 minutes. Heat […]
Ingredients: 1 cup bottle gourd, peeled and cubed1/2 cup prawns, cleaned1 onion, sliced1 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 green chillies1 tomato, chopped3/4 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds6 shallots3 tbsp tamarind pulp1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 1/2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup matta rice / parboiled rice1/2 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1/2 cup drumstick leaves / muringayila1/4 cup shallots1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 tsp kashmiri chilli powdersalt to taste3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cook the rice adding enough water and salt and keep it aside. Crush together shallots, turmeric powder and kashmiri chilli powder […]
Ingredients: 250 gm pasta1 cup cleaned prawns1 tbsp garlic, thinly chopped2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 cup thick coconut milksalt to taste2 tbsp olive oil1 1/2-2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped Preparation: Boil water in a deep pan, add pasta, 1 tsp of oil and salt and cook for 8-10 minutes or according to […]