My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces4 tbsp plain flour2 tbsp corn flour2 tbsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste2 eggs1 tbsp cumin powder2 tsp garam masalajuice of 1 big lemon3 green chillies, finely chopped1/4 tsp red food colour (optional)salt to taste2 tsp rice flouroil for deep frying Preparation: In a bowl, add […]
Ingredients: 4 ripe plantains/ kerala banana/ nendrapazham1 1/2 cup plain flour4 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp baking soda1/2 cup idli batterpinch of salt8 pappadumsoil for frying Preparation: Peel and cut banana into half and then cut each piece lengthwise into four pieces. Keep it aside. In a mixing bowl, add the plain flour, baking soda, sugar, idli […]
Ingredients: 200 gm chana dal / kadalaparippu1/2 bunch ( 200 gm) basale / malabar spinach, finely chopped1/2 tsp pepper corns1/2 tsp fennel seeds1 onion, finely chopped1 tbsp green chilli, finely chopped1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and […]
Ingredients: 5 ripe bananas / nendrapazham1 cup plain flour3-4 tbsp rice flour1/2 tsp baking powder1-2 tbsp sugara pinch of salt1 cups oatsoil for frying Preparation: Peel and cut banana into half and then cut each piece lengthwise into four pieces. Keep it aside. In a mixing bowl, add the plain flour, rice flour, baking powder, […]
Ingredients: 1 cup jackfruit1 cup grated coconut1 cup raw rice / pachari1 cup jaggery, gratedcardamom1 tsp salt2 tsp sesame seedsoil for frying Preparation: Soak the raw rice in water for 3 hours. In a blender, add the jackfruit, grated coconut and jaggery and grind for 2 minutes. Don’t add water while grinding. Then add the […]
1 cups wheat, skinless (kuthiya gothambu)1 litre water1 medium onion2 garlic cloves4-5 chicken pieces3 piece cinnamon4 cloves2 tbsp gheesalt to taste1 cup coconut milk2 tbsp ghee For Garnishing: 3 tbsp ghee1 medium onion, thinly sliced10-12 cashew nuts, split10-12 raisinssugar, as required Preparation: Soak wheat in water for 6 hours or overnight. In a pressure cooker, […]
Ingredients: 10 chicken pieces ( from 5 chicken wings)1 tsp pepper powder3/4 tsp lemon juice1/2 cup plain flour2 tbsp gram flour / kadala podi1 egg1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger, crushed1 tsp garlic, crushedsalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Cut each chicken wing into two pieces. Clean the chicken pieces and marinate […]
Ingredients: 2 cup white chick peas1/2 cup parsley leaves1/2 cup coriander leaves1 medium onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves1 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp baking powder1 tsp lemon juice2-3 tbsp bread crumbs (as required)3 tsp white sesame seedssalt t o tasteoil for frying Preparation: Soak the white chick peas in water […]
Ingredients: 4 cup wheat flour5 ripe small bananas/ cherupazham / palayankodan pazham1 cup sugar3/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1 tsp cardamom powder1 cup + 1/4 cup wateroil for frying Preparation: In a blender, add bananas and sugar and blend well and keep it aside. In a large bowl, add wheat flour, baking soda, cardamom powder […]
Ingredients: 3 chikku / sapota, peeled and chopped3 eggs3-4 tbsp sugar3-4 tbsp milk powder3 tbsp plain flour1/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp cardamom powder1 tbsp ghee Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped chikku, eggs, sugar, milk powder, plain flour, baking soda and cardamom powder and blend well to a smooth paste. Heat ghee in a […]
Ingredients: 1 cup cleaned clams / kakka irachi / elambakka1 onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, chopped1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tbsp chilli powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp pepper powder2 cup rice flour/ pathiri podi2 cup water1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp oilbanana leaves/ parchment paper Preparation: Heat […]
Ingredients: 2 ripe plantains / kerala bananas3 eggs4 tbsp sugar (add more or less to your taste)1/4 tsp cardamom powderfew raisinsfew cashew nuts2 tbsp ghee Preparation: Cut banana into small pieces. Heat ghee in a non stick pan, add cashew nuts and raisins and fry till golden brown. Keep it aside. In the same pan, […]