My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 18-20 thinly sliced breadfruit pieces1 tbsp rice flour1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powdera pinch of asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying… Preparation: Cut the breadfruit into two halves. Then each half into 4 equal pieces and remove the centre hard portion. Peel and slice them into thin pieces and place them in the water. In a […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg cauliflower, cut into florets4 garlic clovessmall piece ginger6-7 curry leaves2 tbsp coriander leaves2 tbsp yogurt1 tsp lemon juice5 tbsp plain flour2 tbsp cornflour2 tbsp rice powder2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp cumin powdersalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Boil water in a pan and add cauliflower, […]
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, cut into pieces4 tbsp plain flour2 tbsp corn flour2 tbsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste2 eggs1 tbsp cumin powder2 tsp garam masalajuice of 1 big lemon3 green chillies, finely chopped1/4 tsp red food colour (optional)salt to taste2 tsp rice flouroil for deep frying Preparation: In a bowl, add […]
Ingredients: 200 gm chana dal / kadalaparippu1/2 bunch ( 200 gm) basale / malabar spinach, finely chopped1/2 tsp pepper corns1/2 tsp fennel seeds1 onion, finely chopped1 tbsp green chilli, finely chopped1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and […]
Ingredients: 10 chicken pieces ( from 5 chicken wings)1 tsp pepper powder3/4 tsp lemon juice1/2 cup plain flour2 tbsp gram flour / kadala podi1 egg1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger, crushed1 tsp garlic, crushedsalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Cut each chicken wing into two pieces. Clean the chicken pieces and marinate […]
Ingredients: 2 cup white chick peas1/2 cup parsley leaves1/2 cup coriander leaves1 medium onion, finely chopped4 garlic cloves1 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp cumin powder1 tsp baking powder1 tsp lemon juice2-3 tbsp bread crumbs (as required)3 tsp white sesame seedssalt t o tasteoil for frying Preparation: Soak the white chick peas in water […]
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: 3/4 cup beans, finely chopped3/4 cup carrot, finely chopped1/4 cup cabbage, finely chopped3/4 cup onion, finely chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped1 tbsp ginger, finely choppe1 cup plain flour1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masalasalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: In a bowl, add finely chopped beans, carrot, cabbage, onion, green chilli, ginger and […]
Ingredients: 25-30 squid pieces, cut into rings1/2 cup plain flour1 tsp + 1/2 tsp black pepper powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp paprika powder1 tsp onion powder1/2 tsp garlic powder1 egg3 tbsp milk1- 1 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs ( if not available, regular bread crumbs can be used)salt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: In a […]
Ingredients: 12-14 chicken lollipops ( 6-7 chicken wings )1 tbsp garlic, crushed1 egg1 tbsp vinegar1 tbsp hot sauce/ chilli sauce1 tsp crushed red chilli1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp paprika powder4 tbsp plain flour2 tbsp cornflour1 tsp garlic, chopped2 tbsp tomato ketchup1 tbsp schezwan sauce1 tsp soy sauce2 tbsp chopped spring onionssalt to tasteoil, as required […]
Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour1 cup water2 tbsp oil2 boiled eggs1/2 cup onion, finely chopped3/4-1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced3 green chillies, finely choppedsalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: In a saucepan, boil 1 cup of water adding 2 tbsp oil and salt. When it starts to boil, add plain flour and mix well with a […]
Ingredients: 250 gm prawns / chemmeen , cleaned1/2 cup jeerakasala rice/ kaima rice3 large eggs1 tbsp ginger, chopped1 tbsp garlic, chopped3 green chillies, chopped2 big onions, finely chopped1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2-1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp fennel powder1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp chopped coriander leavessalt to taste1- 1 1/2 tbsp oil1 tbsp ghee […]