My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup papaya, thinly sliced1- 1 1/4 cup grated coconut1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder4-5 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds2-3 tbsp sour yogurt2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and cut papaya into thin slices and keep it aside. Crush grated coconut adding 1/4 […]
Ingredients: 2 small beetroots5 green chillies1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 cup yogurt1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oilsalt Preparation: Peel and cut the beetroot into thin slices. Coarsely grind grated coconut, cumin seeds and 2 green chillies together and keep it aside. Heat 1/2 cup of water […]
Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ banana, chopped into cubes1 cup yam / chena, chopped into cubes1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp pepper powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies2 cups yogurtsalt to taste1 tsp + 3/4 tsp ghee1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3-4 dry red chillies1 sprig curry […]
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup raw papaya, peeled and cubed1/4 cup red gram / vanpayar3 green chillies1 cup semi thick coconut milk1/4 cup thick coconut milksalt to taste2 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the red gram overnight and pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles adding enough water and salt. Drain the water and […]
Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple, finely chopped2 tbsp ginger, finely chopped4-5 green chillies, finely choppedlemon sized tamarind2 dried red chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp jaggery / sugarcurry leaves3/4 tsp mustard seedsa pinch of fenugreek seedssalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut pineapple into fine pieces. Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup of water, […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup koorka / chinese potato, cleaned1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut2 + 2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds4 green chillies2 sprig curry leaves1- 1 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 tsp oil Preparation: Clean and chop koorka into cubes. Grind grated coconut with green chillies, 2 […]
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. […]