My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 raw banana/ plantain / pachakaya1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 shallots1- 1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop ripe plantain into cubes. Grind grated coconut […]
Ingredients: 1 cup padavalanga/ snake gourd, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut1 cup yoghurt3 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chilliessaltoil Preparation: Chop padavalanga into small pieces and cook it in a pan adding 1 slit green chilli, salt and enough water. Grind grated coconut with cumin seeds, 2 green chillies […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup chakka varatti / jackfruit preserve1/4 cup jaggery2 cups thin coconut milk1/2 tsp powdered dry ginger / chukku 3 cardamoms1 tbsp coconut bits/ thengakothu8-10 cashew nuts10-12 raisins1 tbsp ghee Preparation: Melt jaggery in a pan adding 1/4 cup of water and then strain it to remove the impurities and keep it aside. In […]
Ingredients: 200 gm red spinach / chuvanna cheera / red amaranth, finely chopped 1 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1 – 1 1/2 cup yoghurt1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tsp oil Preparation: Wash and finely chop the spinach. Grind together grated coconut, green chillies, 3-4 curry leaves and 1/2 […]
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 […]