My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 big brinjals2 big onions, finely chopped2 cups basmati rice3 cups of boiling water1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds3-4 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste3 tbsp ghee Preparation: Cut brinjals into small cubes and keep it in salted water. Wash […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice3/4 cup carrot, sliced6 beans , sliced3/4 cup cauliflower florets, sliced3-4 green chillies, chopped1 big onion, sliced1/2 cup green peas3-4 tbsp mint leaves1/4 cup coriander leaves, chopped1 tsp garlic paste1 tsp ginger paste3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder4 cardamoms4 cloves1 bay leaf2-3 piece cinnamon3 cups coconut milk (medium consistency)salt […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice1 big potato1 cup fresh green peas1 onion, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp garlic paste1/2-3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masala1/2-1 tsp cumin seeds2 tbsp chopped coriander leavessalt to taste2 tbsp ghee1 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash and drain the rice and keep it aside. Peel […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black eyed beans / vellapayar 1 cup basmati rice 2 cups of water 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp ginger-garlic, crushed 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 cardamoms 2 cloves 1 cinnamon […]
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 2 cardamoms 2 cloves 1 inch piece cinnamon salt to taste water as required For Saffron/ Orange layer: 1 tomato, grind to a paste 1 tbsp grated carrot 1/2 onion, chopped 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp oil salt to taste For […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 100 gm paneer, cubed 150 gm boneless chicken pieces 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 onion, sliced 3 green chillies, chopped 1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tomato, chopped 1/4-1/2 cup yoghurt 3 cups water 2 cinnamon pieces 3 […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup basmati rice 150 gm celery 2 green chillies, chopped 3 cups vegetable stock/ chicken stock 1/2 tsp fenenl seeds 2 tbsp butter 4 garlic cloves, sliced 5-6 almonds/ badam, sliced 2 tbsp ghee 1/4 cup fried onion a pinch of saffron (optional) salt to taste Preparation: Soak basmati rice in water […]
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken 3 cups basmati rice 3 onions, thinly sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp ginger paste 1 tbsp garlic paste 5-6 green chillies, crushed 2 tsp coriander powder 3/4 tsp garam masala 3/4 tsp chicken masala 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 tbsp yoghurt 5 cloves 4 cardamoms 2 […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 250-300 gm fish, cut in pieces ( I used king fish /ayakoora) 1- 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 large onion, sliced 5-6 slit green chillies 1″ piece of cinnamon 3 cardamoms 3 cloves 1 tsp garam masala 1 tbsp cashew nuts 1 tbsp raisins coriander […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup fresh green peas 1 big onion, sliced 1 1/2 cup basmati rice 4 green chillies 1/4 cup coriander leaves 1/4 cup mint leaves 1/2″ piece ginger 2-3 small piece cinnamon 4 cloves 1/4 tsp sajeerakam 4 tbsp ghee salt Preparation: Wash the basmati rice, drain it and keep it aside. Grind green […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 1 cup fresh green peas 50 gms fenugreek leaves 1 onion, chopped 1 green chilly, chopped 1/2 ” piece ginger, chopped 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 pepper corns 2 cloves 1 cup thick coconut milk 3 cups of water 2 tbsp oil salt Preparation: Wash the rice, drain it and […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice 3 cups of water 1 cup fresh green peas 1 cup baby corn, chopped 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 6 green chillies, chopped 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped 1/4 cup mint leaves, finely chopped 2 piece cinnamon 4 […]