Ingredients: 2 tomatoes, chopped2 garlic cloves2 green chillies2 tbsp coriander leaves3-4 mint leaves1 tsp cumin seedssalt to tastejuice of 1/2 lemon Preparation:
Salads/ Condiments
Pappadam Chammanthi
Ingredients: 3 pappadams1/2 cup grated coconut3 shallots3-4 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/2 inch piece gingersmall gooseberry sized tamarindsalt to taste Preparation:
Mango Mint Raita
Ingredients: 1/2 cup ripe mango, peeled and choppedhandful of fresh mint leaves1/2 cup yogurtsalt to taste1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp cumin powderfew mango pieces Preparation:
Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt1 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise1 tbsp lemon juice1 garlic clove, minced1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste Preparation:
Green Peanut Chutney / Peanut Mint Coriander Chutney
Ingredients: 1 cup mint leaves1 cup coriander leaves1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 cup roasted peanuts1 tsp ginger, chopped2 green chillies1/2 tsp tamarindsalt to tastefew curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp urad dal2 dry red chillies1 tsp coconut oil Preparation:
Broccoli Corn Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup broccoli, steamed1 cup sweetcorn kernels, steamed1/2 cucumber, chopped1/2 tomato, chopped1/2 onion, chopped1/3 cup yogurt1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tbsp mustard sauce (optional)1/2 tbsp honey1 tbsp olive oil1/2 tsp pepper powdersalt to tastefew walnutsmixed seeds Preparation:
Thairu Salad / Onion Tomato Curd Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup yogurt / curd1 red onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1-2 green chilli, choppedfew curry leaves, chopped1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste Preparation:
Coriander Leaves Chutney / Malliyila Chutney
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves / malliyila, chopped1 big onion, chopped4-5 dry red chillies2 garlic cloves2 green chillies, choppedgooseberry sized tamarind1 tbsp chana dal1 tbsp + 1/2 tsp urad dalfew curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp + 2 tsp coconut oil Preparation:
Boondi Raita
Ingredients: 1/2 cup boondi, homemade or store bought1 cup warm water1 cup yogurt1/4 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp salt2 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped For Boondi : 1 1/2 cup gram flour1/4 tsp salt1 cup water1 tbsp oiloil, for frying Preparation: Preparation of boondi:
Dried Mango Pickle / Adamanga Achar
Ingredients: 2 cups dried mango slices/ adamanga4 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp asafoetida powder1/2 tsp fenugreek powder1 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste (if required)1/2 cup gingely oil Preparation:
Vaalan Puli / Fresh Tamarind Chammanthi
Ingredients: flesh / pulp of 3 fresh tamarind1 cup grated coconut1-2 green chillies1/4 inch ginger, chopped3 shallotsfew curry leavessalt to taste Preparation: In a small jar of a mixer, add tamarind, coconut, ginger, shallots, green chillies, few curry leaves and salt. Sprinkle 1 tsp of water and grind together to a coarse mixture. Transfer to […]
Pumpkin Chutney
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin, chopped1/4 cup grated coconut1 tbsp urad dal3-4 dry red chilliessmall piece tamarindsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavesa pinch of asafoetida1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and cut them into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and add urad dal and […]