My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 4 big ripe tomatoes4 tbsp cornflour2 tsp sugar1 tsp pepper powder2 tbsp tomato saucesalt, as required1 tbsp butter8 cups water ( 3 cups + 4 cups + 1 cup) Preparation: Chop each tomato into 6-8 pieces and keep it aside. In a saucepan, add chopped tomato and 3 cups of water and cook well. […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup cucumber / kakkirikka / salad vellarikka, chopped1 slit green chilli2 tbsp heaped cornflour1 egg, beaten1/2-3/4 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste1-2 tbsp spring onion, chopped Preparation: Peel and chop the cucumber into small pieces and keep it aside. In a bowl, add an egg and beat well with a spoon and keep […]
Ingredients: 125 gm broccoli, chopped 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped 1 big onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp plain flour, heaped 1- 1 1/2 tsp crushed pepper 500 ml milk 3/4-1 cup water salt to taste 2 1/2 tbsp butter Preparation: Heat 3/4-1 tbsp butter in a thick bottomed pan and add chopped garlic and saute. […]
Ingredients: For Chicken Stock: 2 cups chicken pieces with bones 1 carrot, cut into pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 leek, chopped 1 big celery stick with leaves 1 tbsp crushed pepper salt to taste For Soup: 1 cup chicken breast pieces 1 1/2 tsp white/black pepper powder 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten salt to taste […]
Ingredients: 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded 3 carrots, peeled and grated 2 garlic cloves 4 cups of chicken stock 3-4 tbsp plain flour 1 tsp dried parsley freshly ground pepper powder salt to taste 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil / 25 gm butter Preparation: Cook the chicken with 4 cups of water adding little […]
Ingredients: 200 gm mushrooms, finely chopped 1 big onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp plain flour/ maida 3/4-1 tsp pepper powder 500 ml milk 25 gm butter ( or use 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil) 1/2 tsp dried parsley leaves/ oregano salt to taste Preparation: Heat butter in a thick bottomed pan and add chopped onion […]
Ingredients: 1 cup skinned whole wheat 2 tbsp grated coconut 1 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (add more or less) 1/2-1 cup boneless chicken pieces 3/4 cup thick coconut milk 1 tsp ghee 2 shallots, sliced salt to taste Preparation: Wash and soak the whole wheat in water overnight. Cook the drained wheat in a pressure […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup cabbage, finely chopped 250 gm chicken pieces ( with bones) 1 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1 tbsp corn flour 1/2 tsp soy sauce 1/2 tsp vinegar 1/2 cup milk salt to taste 1/4 cup chopped celery Preparation: In a pan, add the chopped cabbage and cook it adding 3/4-1 cup of water […]
Ingredients: 1 cup boneless chicken/ chicken breast, finely chopped 100 gm almonds / badam 1 carrot, chopped 1/2 cup green peas 1 green chilly, finely chopped 1/2 tsp ginger, chopped 1/2 tsp crushed pepper 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped 2 cups of water 3/4-1 cup fresh cream 4-5 tbsp butter salt to taste Preparation: Heat […]
Ingredients: 1 cup sweet corn 250 gm chicken pieces 3 cups of chicken stock 1-2 tbsp cornflour 1 egg whte 1 tsp freshly ground pepper salt to taste Preparation: Cook the chicken pieces with 4 cups of water adding little pepper powder and salt. Shred the chicken pieces and keep it aside. In a pan, […]
Ingredients: 1 cup Asparagus, cut into small sticks 1 cup chicken, cooked and shredded 3 cups of chicken stock 1 1/2 tbsp butter 1-2 tbsp cornflour freshly ground pepper powder salt Preparation: Cook chicken with 2 1/2-3 cups of water adding little pepper powder and salt. Shred the chicken pieces and keep it aside. Boil […]
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chicken, cooked and shredded 1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped 1/2 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 green chilli, finely chopped 1 tbsp celery, finely chopped 1 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 – 1 tsp pepper powder 2-3 tbsp coconut milk 1 tbsp spring onion, chopped 1/4 tsp star anise powder grated coconut, for […]