My experiments in cooking…
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 […]
Ingredients: 250 gm boneless chickenkunafa dough as required1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp garlic paste1 tsp soy sauce1 tbsp cornflour1 egg2 tbsp milksalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Cut the chicken into strips and marinate it with soy sauce, pepper powder, chilli powder, garlic paste, cornflour and salt and keep it aside for […]
Ingredients: 1 kg big fresh clams with shells2 cups rice flour1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1 small onion, chopped2-3 tsp fennel seeds2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to tastehot water, as required Preparation: Clean the shell of the clams and split open through the slits with a knife without breaking the shells apart. Wash […]
Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour2 tbsp melted butter/ ghee250 gm paneer, cut into very small pieces1 cup onion, chopped2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 green chilli, finely chopped1 small tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp cumin powdera pinch of pepper powder1/2-3/4 tsp garam masala1 tsp tomato sauce1 tbsp coriander leaves, […]
Ingredients: 15 large prawns1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garlic paste1 egg1/2 cup plain flour1 1/2 cup crushed oats (or as required)salt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Clean the prawns and marinate it with chilli powder, pepper powder, garlic paste and salt and keep it aside for 30 minutes. Crush oats onto a […]
Ingredients: 250 gm paneer, cut into very small pieces1 cup onion, chopped2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 green chilli, finely chopped1 small tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp cumin powdera pinch of pepper powder1/2-3/4 tsp garam masala1 tsp tomato sauce1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste1 tbsp oilpuff pastry sheets, […]
Ingredients: 10 chicken lollipops ( 5 chicken wings)1 1/2 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 cup plain flour1 egg1 1/2 tsp red chilli sauce1/2 tsp soy sauce3/4 cup bread crumbssalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Take chicken wings and convert them into chicken lollipops. (Check this link ) In a mixing bowl, add cleaned chicken lollipops and […]