My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup matta rice / parboiled rice1/2 kg squid / koonthal, cleaned and cut into pieces3 green chillies, finely chopped5-6 shallots, sliced1 tbsp fenugreek seeds2 sprig curry leaves1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1 litre water Preparation: Recipe Source: The Big Sweet Tooth
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 small onion , chopped1 cup mint leaves4 garlic cloves1/2 inch ginger2 green chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp chana dal3/4 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tbsp urad dal1/4 cup ground nuts10 cashew nuts2 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tbsp ghee Preparation:
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 cup grated cucumber1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp chana dal1 1/2 tsp urad dal1/4 cup peanuts10 cashew nuts2 dry red chillies1 tsp ginger, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/4 tsp asafoetida1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp lemon juice2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste2 tbsp ghee Preparation:
Ingredients: 1 cup red kidney beans / rajma ( I used canned kidney beans)2 cups basmati rice1 onion, chopped1 tsp garlic paste1 tsp ginger paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala2 tomatoes, choppedsalt to taste2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Ingredients: 1 cup black chickpeas / kadala2 cups basmati rice1 onion, chopped1 tsp garlic paste1 tsp ginger paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala2 tomatoes, choppedsalt to taste2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Ingredients: 3/4-1 cup basmati rice ( 2 cups cooked basmati rice)1 cup frozen green peas1 tbsp ghee1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 tsp garlic, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/4 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp sugar (optional)salt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped Preparation:
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati / raw rice2 green tomatoes/ pacha thakkali, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp asafoetida1 pinch cumin seeds2 tsp urad dal1 tbsp roasted chana dal / pottukadala3 tbsp peanuts1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillieslemon sized tamarindsalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Cook […]
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 onion, chopped1 tomato, chopped1 cup mint leaves3 tbsp grated coconut3 green chillies1 tsp ginger1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 piece cinnamon2 cloves2 cardamoms1-1 1/2 tbsp oilsalt to taste Preparation: Wash the rice and cook in a deep pan adding enough water and salt till done. Drain the water and keep it aside […]
Ingredients: cooked matta rice, as required8-10 sardines / mathi1 tbsp chilli powder3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder5-6 shallots, sliced1 sprig curry leavessalt to tastecoconut oil, as required Preparation: Cut and clean the sardines and marinate them with chilli powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder and salt and keep it aside for 20-30 minutes. Heat coconut […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup cooked rice (matta rice / jeerakashala rice)1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil8-10 shallots, sliced1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp crushed peppersalt to taste Preparation: Heat coconut oil in a pan and saute sliced shallots turn golden at medium flame. Add curry leaves and turmeric powder and saute for a minute. […]
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice ( 2 1/2 -3 cups cooked basmati rice )2 eggs1 onion, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves2 medium tomatoes, chopped1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp pepper powder2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp lemon juicesalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash the rice […]
Ingredients: 1 cup matta rice / parboiled rice1/2 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1/2 cup drumstick leaves / muringayila1/4 cup shallots1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 tsp kashmiri chilli powdersalt to taste3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cook the rice adding enough water and salt and keep it aside. Crush together shallots, turmeric powder and kashmiri chilli powder […]