My experiments in cooking…
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 cup dried prawns2 drumsticks, cut into pieces1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp fenugreek powdergooseberry sized tamarind1 medium onion, chopped3-4 green chillies, slit1 medium tomato, chopped2 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds4 shallots, sliced2 dry red chilliescoconut oil, as […]
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. […]