My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple, peeled and chopped into pieces2 tbsp sugar4-5 mint leaves1 1/2 -2 cups of waterice cubes Preparation: In a blender, add chopped pineapple, mint leaves and sugar and blend well adding 1 cup of water. Then add remaining water to this and blend again to a smooth juice. Strain the prepared juice […]
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice / pachari1 cup jackfruit, chopped ( 1 cup jackfruit pulp )1 cup jaggery, grated1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp cardamom powder1/4 tsp cumin powder2 tbsp coconut bits1/2 tsp black sesame seeds1 tbsp gheeoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak the raw rice in water for 3 hours. In a […]
Ingredients: 2 cups rava / semolina 1 tbsp sugarsalt to taste4 tbsp plain flour1/2 tsp instant yeast1/2 cup grated coconut3 shallots1/4 tsp cumin seeds Preparation: In a bowl, add rava, sugar, salt and plain flour and mix well. Add 2 cups of warm water into this in two batches and keep it aside for 2 […]
Ingredients: 300 gm beef1 beetroot, grated1 big potato, boiled and mashed2 big onions, chopped1 tbsp ginger, chopped4-5 green chillies, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped1/2-1 tsp pepper powder1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp vinegar1/2 tsp garam masala1-2 eggs, lightly beatenbread crumbs as requiredsalt to taste Preparation: Clean and cut the beef into […]
Ingredients: 500 ml chilled / semi frozen milk1/2 cup dates ( use soft dates)1 1/2 tbsp cashew nuts1 1/2 tbsp sugar or as required2 scoops vanilla ice cream + extra for topping Preparation: In a blender, add dates, cashew nuts, sugar and little milk and blend well till dates are almost ground. Then add remaining […]
Ingredients: 300 gm boneless chicken1/2 tbsp soy sauce1/2 tsp crushed pepper1 tsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp chilli flakes3/4 tsp coriander powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 tsp green chilli paste3/4 cup plain flour2 tbsp corn flour1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp garlic powdersalt to tastecold wateroil for frying Preparation: Cut the chicken into small cubes. Wash […]
Ingredients: 3 big ripe plantians/ kerala bananas ( nendrapazham)1 cup wheat flour1/2 cup jaggery, grated or powdered2 -3 tbsp rice flour2 tsp black sesame seeds1/4 tsp baking powdera pinch of salt1 cup thick coconut milkoil for frying Preparation: Peel and slice bananas lengthwise and keep it aside. In a bowl, add wheat flour, rice flour, […]
Ingredients: 1 cup corn kernals ( I used frozen)250 gm beef, cut into small pieces1 tsp vinegar1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 onion, finely chopped1 tbsp ginger, crushed3-4 green chillies, finely chopped1 tbsp garlic, crushed1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped3 bread slices1 egg, beaten1 cup cornflakes, crushed using […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup watermelon , chopped into small pieces1 1/2 cup chilled milk2 tbsp rose syrup1-2 tbsp sugar1 tbsp basil seedsice cream, as required Preparation: Soak basil seeds in 1/4 cup of water for 10 minutes. In a bowl, add chopped watermelon, milk , sugar and rose syrup and mix well. Add soaked basil […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup semiya / vermicelli500 ml chilled milk6 tbsp sugar, powdered3 scoops / 300 ml strawberry flavoured ice creamchopped glazed cherries, rose syrup – for garnishing Preparation: Boil 2 cups of water in a pan and add semiya and cook well till almost water dries up. Switch off the flame and keep it aside […]
Ingredients: 1 medium mango 2 tbsp sugar3-4 mint leaves2 cup cold water Preparation: Peel the mango and chop it into cubes. In a blender, add the chopped mangoes, sugar and 1 cup cold water and blend well. Add mint leaves and remaining water to this and blend again to a smooth juice. Strain and pour […]
Ingredients: 18-20 thinly sliced breadfruit pieces1 tbsp rice flour1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powdera pinch of asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying… Preparation: Cut the breadfruit into two halves. Then each half into 4 equal pieces and remove the centre hard portion. Peel and slice them into thin pieces and place them in the water. In a […]