My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chana dal / kadalaparippu250 gm ashgourd / kumbalanga150 gm pumpkin / mathanga1 carrot250 gm yam / chena1 1/2 cup grated coconut, for grinding3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 cup grated coconut1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp chilli powder, heaped1/2 cup jaggery, gratedsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves3-4 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak […]
Ingredients: 200-250 gms rice ada1/2 kg jaggery, crushed1/2 cup water2 cups thin coconut milk (second extract)1 cup thick coconut milk (first extract)1/2 cup sugar4 tbsp ghee1 tsp cardamom powder50 gm cashew nuts50 gm raisins Preparation: Boil 4-5 cups water in a pan and add ada and cook it in boiling water until it becomes soft. […]
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots1 drumstick1 bunch of asparagus1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 3-4 green chillies 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten2 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oilsalt Preparation: Cut the vegetables into 2 inch long pieces ( 2 1/2-3 cups of vegetables). Wash the chopped vegetables and cook it with turmeric […]
Ingredients: 1 cup beetroot, cut into small cubes.1 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds2 green chillies1 cup yogurt/ curd1 tsp mustard seeds1/4-1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop beetroot into small cubes. Grind grated coconut with green chillies and cumin seeds to a fine […]
Ingredients: 2 raw bananas / plantains (nendran pazham)1/4 tsp turmeric powdersalt water (1/2 tsp in 1/4 cup of water)oil for frying Preparation: Mix turmeric powder with enough water in a pan or bowl and keep it aside. Peel the skin of the bananas and put them in turmeric water for 15-20 minutes. Slice the bananas […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup kaima rice / jeerakasala rice (cheriyari)2 litres milk 1 tin condensed milk1/4-1/2 sugar ( add to your sweetness, if required )4 cardamoms, crushed2 pinch salt1 1/2-2 tsp ghee8-10 cashew nuts Preparation: In a large pressure cooker, add the washed rice and milk and bring to a simmer. Then lower the flame and […]
Ingredients: 2 raw big mangoes20-25 dry red chillies (vattal mulaku)2 shallots, sliced2 tsp mustard seeds3-4 dry red chilles1 sprig curry leaves3-4 tbsp less sour curd/ yogurtsalt to taste1-1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut mangoes into small pieces and mix it with salt. Transfer this to a glass bowl/ jar and keep it covered for […]
Ingredients: 1 cups taro stem / chembin thandu (thaalu) , finely chopped1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 cup yoghurt1/2 tsp crushed mustard1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tsp oil Preparation: Peel off the outer skin of taro stem and chop into small pieces and keep it […]
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pineapple1/4 cup toor dal1 big tomato4 big garlic cloves1 tsp pepper corns3-4 dry red chillies1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp asafoetida3 tbsp coriander leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Add washed toor dal in a pressure cooker […]
Ingredients: 4 bitter gourds / pavakka / kaipakka5 green chillies, slit into halfsalt to tastewater oil for frying Preparation: Slice the bitter gourds into slightly thick disc shapes. In a pan, add the sliced bitter gourd, green chillies, salt and enough water and bring it to a boil. Simmer the flame to medium and let […]
Ingredients: 8 lemons / naranga / cheru naranga1 tbsp garlic, cut into rounds2 green chillies, cut into rounds1/2 tsp asafoetida powder2 tsp kashmiri chilli powdersalt to taste1/2 cup water Preparation: Cut each lemon into 8 pieces. In a pan, add lemon pieces, asafoetida powder, salt and 1/2 cup of water and cook for 5 minutes. […]
Ingredients: 1 big lemon / 2 tbsp lemon juicesmall square piece ginger6 big garlic cloves3-4 medium green chillies1 tsp pepper corns1/4 tsp turmeric powder4 cups water1 tsp mustard seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Crush well ginger, green chillies, garlic cloves and pepper corns […]