Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice1 1/2 cup grated paneer1 cup carrot, grated1 big onion, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger paste1 1/2 tsp garlic paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powdersalt to taste1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/4-1/2 tsp garam masala2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped2 tbsp oil1 tbsp butter Preparation:
Vegetarian
Bread Fruit / Kadachakka Masala Thoran
Ingredients: 1 bread fruit / kadachakka / sheema chakka1 onion, chopped3 tbsp coconut pieces1 tsp ginger, crushed1 tsp garlic, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp fennel powder3/4 cup grated coconutsalt to taste2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Vanpayar Thoran / Red Beans Thoran
Ingredients: 1 cup red beans / vanpayar3/4 -1 cup grated coconut2 shallots2 garlic cloves4-5 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Cauliflower Pepper Fry
Ingredients: 2 cups gobi / cauliflower, cut into florets1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 onion, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tomato, chopped1 1/2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp chilli powdersalt to taste1 1/2 tsp black pepper powder2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Cabbage – Vanpayar ( Red Beans )Thoran
Ingredients: 1/2 cabbage, shredded or chopped1/4 cup vanpayar / red beans ( 1/2 cup cooked)1 cup grated coconut3 shallots3 green chillies1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Ripe Plantain / Pazham Pineapple Madhura Curry
Ingredients: 1 cup ripe pineapple, cut into small pieces1 ripe plantain / banana / ethapazham, cut into pieces1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1 1/2 – 2 tbsp grated jaggerysalt to taste1 cup grated coconut1 green chilli (optional)1/2 cup less sour yogurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oil […]
Cashew – Muringa Theeyal / Cashew Nut and Drumsticks Cooked in a Roasted Coconut Gravy
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted cashew nuts2 large drumsticks, cut into pieceslemon sized tamarind 1 cup grated coconut3 shallots, sliced1 tbsp chilli powder1 tbsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 cup shallots, sliced 2 green chillies, slita pinch of fenugreek powder1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to tastecoconut oil, as required Preparation:
Pappadam Pachadi
Ingredients: 3 pappadams2 green chillies, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped1 sprig curry leavesshallots, crushedsalt to taste1/2 tsp red chilli flakes1 cup yogurt, beaten3/4 tsp mustard seedsoil, as required Preparation:
Raw Plantain / Pachakaya Aviyal
Ingredients: 3 raw banana/ raw plantain/ pachakaya1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cup grated coconut4-5 green chillies3 shallots2 garlic cloves3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 cup less sour yogurtsalt to taste2 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Yellow Cucumber / Vellarikka Kalan
Ingredients: 2 cups / 1 vellarikka ( yellow cucumber )3 green chillies, slit1 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds2 cup yogurt / curd3/4 tsp roasted fenugreek powder2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds1 tbsp ghee / coconut oil Preparation:
Drumstick / Muringakka Sambar
Ingredients: 4 drumsticks / muringakka1/2 cup toor dalgooseberry sized tamarind1 onion, chopped1 tomato, chopped2 green chillies, slit1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp chilli powder2 tbsp sambar powdersalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp oil Preparation:
Beetroot Curd Curry / Beetroot Thairu Curry
Ingredients: 1 cup beetroot, grated2 green chillies, chopped1 1/2 cup yogurt / curd / thairusalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp + 1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: