Ingredients: 2 cup watermelon, chopped2-3 tbsp sugar1 tsp ginger, choppedwatermelon piecesice cubes, as required2 tsp lemon juice3-4 mint leaves, chopped Preparation: In a blender, add chopped watermelon, sugar, ginger and 1/2 cup chilled water and blend well. Strain it to a bowl/ jug and add lemon juice and chopped mint leaves. In a serving glass, […]
Category: Ramadan/ Iftar Recipes
Broccoli Pakoda
Ingredients: 1 broccoli, cut into floretssmall piece ginger3 garlic cloves2 green chillies1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coriander leaves1/2 cup gram flour1 tbsp rice flour3/4 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation: Boil water in a pan adding a pinch of turmeric powder and little salt. Add broccoli […]
Spicy Banana Fritters
Ingredients: 2 ripe plantians/ kerala bananas ( nendrapazham)1/4 cup gram flour2 tbsp rice flour1/2 tsp chilli powdersalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation: Peel and slice bananas lengthwise and keep it aside. In a mixing bowl, add gram flour, rice flour, chilli powder and salt and mix well. Add water little by little and mix well […]
Strawberry – Avocado Milkshake
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado8-10 strawberries, chopped2 cups chilled milksugar as required Preparation: Cut avocado into half and scoop out the flesh. In a blender, add avocado, chopped strawberries, chilled milk and sugar and blend well until smooth. Pour the prepared shake into serving glasses and serve…..
Pumpkin Unniyappam
Ingredients: 250 gm pumpkin/ mathanga250 gm jaggery1 cup raw rice / pachari2 1/2 -3 tbsp plain flour2 tbsp sliced coconut1/2 tsp cardamom powder1/4 tsp salt1 tsp black sesame seeds2 tbsp gheeoil for frying Preparation: Peel and chop the pumpkin into pieces and pressure cook it adding little water till soft and then mash it and […]
Avocado – Chikku / Sapota Milkshake
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado3-4 chikku/ chikkoo/sapota2 cups chilled milksugar as required Preparation: Cut avocado into half and scoop out the flesh. Peel and chop chikkoos into pieces. In a blender, add avocado, chopped chikkoos, chilled milk and sugar and blend well until smooth. Pour the prepared shake into serving glasses and serve…..
Beef Parippu Vada
Ingredients: 3/4 cup peas dal / chana dal ( kadalaparippu)150-200 gm beef1 tsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste15-18 shallots1″ piece ginger3 green chillies1 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp pepper powder2 sprig curry leaves, chopped1/2 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak dal in water for 3-4 hours. […]
Pumpkin Bonda / Sweet Pumpkin Fritters
Ingredients: 350 gm pumpkin1 cup sugar1 1/4-1 1/2 cup wheat flour1 tsp cardamom powder1/4 tsp baking sodaa pinch of saltoil for frying Preparation: Peel and chop the pumpkin into pieces and pressure cooker it adding little water for 2 whistles. Open the cooker and mash well. Then add sugar, mix well and let it cook […]
Avocado – Elaneer / Tender Coconut Shake
Ingredients: 1 ripe avocado1 cup elaneer/ karikku/ tender coconut pulp2 cups chilled milksugar as required Preparation: Cut avocado into half and scoop out the flesh. In a blender, add avocado, tender coconut pulp, chilled milk and sugar and blend well until smooth. Pour the prepared shake into serving glasses and serve…..
Ragi Ela Ada / Steamed Ragi Parcels with Coconut – Jaggery Filling
Ingredients: 1 cup ragi flour / finger millet flour3/4-1 cup boiled water1 cup grated coconut200 gm jaggerya pinch of salt1 tsp cardamom powder1 tsp ghee Preparation: In a sauce pan, melt the jaggery adding 4-5 tbsp of water and keep it aside. Heat ghee in a pan and add grated coconut and saute for 2 […]
Spinach / Cheera Parippu Vada
Ingredients: 1 cup peas dal / chana dal ( kadalaparippu)1 1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped1″ piece ginger3-4 green chillies1 dry red chilli1 tsp fennel seeds1 medium onion, finely chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped2 sprig curry leaves, choppeda pinch of turmeric powder1/4 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak dal in water for […]
Pomegranate Passionfruit Juice
Ingredients: 2 cups of pomegranate arils (seeds)1 big passionfruit 2 tbsp sugar ( add to your taste)crushed icemint leaves, for garnishing Preparation: Add the pomegranate seeds in a blender and blend well adding little water. Then using a strainer and a spoon, extract the juice and keep it aside. Cut passion fruit in half and […]