My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 6 leftover idli4 tbsp rice flour2 tbsp plain flour1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tsp + 1 tsp soy sauce1 tsp ginger, chopped1 tsp garlic, chopped2 green chillies, chopped2 whole green chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp chilli powder3 tbsp tomato saucesalt to taste1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedoil, as required Preparation: Cut idlis into cubes and keep […]
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked rice1/2 tsp ginger paste1/2 tsp garlic paste1/4-1/2 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 cup yogurt1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1/4 tsp baking soda1 cup rice flour (as required)salt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation: Grind cooked rice adding 1/4-1/2 cup of water till smooth paste. […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup sweetcorn kernels ( I used canned sweetcorn, drained)1 small onion, finely chopped1 small capsicum, chopped (I used mix of red, yellow and green capsicum)1 tsp garlic, finely chopped3 tbsp mayonnaisea pinch of pepper powder1/4 tsp salt1/4 tsp chat masala/ garam masala (optional)1/2-1 tsp chilli flakes1 tbsp butter1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese […]
Ingredients: 1 broccoli, cut into floretssmall piece ginger3 garlic cloves2 green chillies1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coriander leaves1/2 cup gram flour1 tbsp rice flour3/4 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation: Boil water in a pan adding a pinch of turmeric powder and little salt. Add broccoli […]
Ingredients: 2 ripe plantians/ kerala bananas ( nendrapazham)1/4 cup gram flour2 tbsp rice flour1/2 tsp chilli powdersalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation: Peel and slice bananas lengthwise and keep it aside. In a mixing bowl, add gram flour, rice flour, chilli powder and salt and mix well. Add water little by little and mix well […]
Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour2 tbsp milk powder1 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp salt1 tsp yeast3 tsp brown sugar / white sugar1/2 cup + 1/2 cup warm water3 tbsp olive oilpizza sauce as required, homemade or ready-madegrated / shredded mozzarella cheese, as required16-18 slices pepperoni1/2 capsicum, chopped2 jalapenos, chopped Preparation: In a bowl / mug, add […]
Ingredients: 2 sweet corns2 garlic cloves, crushedchilli flakes, as required1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped2 tbsp butter, melted2-3 tbsp cheese, grated1 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp salt Preparation: Boil the sweet corns in a pressure cooker adding little salt. Cool down and then cut into discs. Crush garlic and add to the melted butter along with […]
Ingredients: 1 cup sago/ sabudana/ chawwari2 medium potatoes, halved1/4 cup peanuts1 tsp ginger, finely chopped2 green chillies, finely chopped1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp lemon juice1 tsp curry leaves, chopped1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/2 tsp sugarsalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation: Rinse and soak sago in 1 cup of water for at least […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup peas dal / chana dal ( kadalaparippu)150-200 gm beef1 tsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger-garlic paste15-18 shallots1″ piece ginger3 green chillies1 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp pepper powder2 sprig curry leaves, chopped1/2 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak dal in water for 3-4 hours. […]
Ingredients: 500 gm boneless chicken, cut into small pieces1 cup coriander leaves1/2 cup mint leaves4-5 green chillies1 tbsp lemon juice1/4 cup yogurt1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 tsp crushed pepper1 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp kasuri methi1 tsp garam masalasalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation: Grind together coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chillies and lemon […]
Ingredients: 8 small potatoes (450 gm)1 tsp chilli flakes1/2 tsp dried parsley3/4 tsp garlic powder / 1 tsp crushed garlic1/2 tsp oreganosalt to taste2 tbsp olive oil Preparation: Cut each potato into 8 wedge pieces. Boil water in a pan. Add1 tsp salt to the boiling water. Add potato slices to the boiling water and […]
Ingredients: 1 cup peas dal / chana dal ( kadalaparippu)1 1/2 cup spinach, finely chopped1″ piece ginger3-4 green chillies1 dry red chilli1 tsp fennel seeds1 medium onion, finely chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped2 sprig curry leaves, choppeda pinch of turmeric powder1/4 tsp asafoetidasalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak dal in water for […]