Ingredients: 1 cup kumbalanga / ash gourd/ winter melon, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut1 cup yoghurt2 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves4-5 curd chillies/ thairu mulaku / kondattam mulakusalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation:
Vegetarian
Red Spinach and Dal Curry / Chuvanna Cheera Parippu Curry
Ingredients: 2 cups red amaranthus / spinach leaves / cheera, chopped3/4 cup toor dal / thuvaraparippu1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder5-6 garlic cloves, chopped10-12 shallots, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1/2 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp oilsalt to taste Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add toor dal and cook it […]
Green Apple Pulissery
Ingredients: 2 big green apples 1 1/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder 3 shallots3 green chillies, slit3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1/2 tsp sugar1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop green apples into small […]
Chilli Baby Corn
Ingredients: 200 gm baby corn1/4 cup plain flour1/4 cup + 1 tsp cornflour1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 tsp chilli powder4 garlic cloves, finely chopped2 green chillies, slit1 tsp ginger, finely chopped2 tbsp spring onion, chopped1 big onion, cubed1/2 capsicum, chopped1/2 tsp chilli powder2 tbsp tomato sauce1 tsp red chilli sauce1/2 tbsp green chilli sauce1 tsp soy […]
Chilli Gobi / Cauliflower
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup gobi / cauliflower florets1/2 cup plain flour1/4 cup + 1 tsp cornflour1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 tsp chilli powder2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 green chilli, chopped1 inch ginger, finely chopped3 tbsp spring onion, chopped2 onions, cubed1 capsicum, cubed2 tbsp tomato sauce1 tbsp red chilli sauce1/2 tbsp green chilli sauce1 tbsp soy sauce1/4 […]
Choko / Chow Chow Thoran
Ingredients: 1 choko / chayote / chow chow3 big garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies1/2 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp urad dal1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop choko into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat […]
Chena (Yam) Pulissery / Moru Curry
Ingredients: 1 cup yam/ chena, chopped1 1/4-1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies1/2 tsp pepper corns1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop yam into small pieces and keep it […]
Radish Pachadi
Ingredients: 1 cup radish / mullangi, peeled and chopped3/4 cup grated coconut3 green chillies1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 cup yoghurt1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop radish into small pieces. In a pan, add the chopped radish and cook it covered at […]
Palak Corn
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup (250 gm) palak / spinach leaves1 1/2 cup corn kernels2 green chillies1 onion, finely chopped1 big tomato4 garlic cloves, crushed2 dried red chillies1 tsp coriander powder3/4 tsp garam masala3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp lemon juice2 tbsp fresh cream1/2 tsp kasuri methi, crushedsalt to taste3-4 tbsp butter Preparation: Wash the palak leaves […]
Pappadam Thoran
Ingredients: 6 pappadams3/4 cup grated coconut1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 cup onion, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 green chilli, finely chopped2 dry red chillies3/4 tsp mustard seeds3/4 tsp urad dalsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Cut pappadams into small cubes and fry them in oil and keep it aside. Crush grated […]
Kadala Kuruma / Black Chickpeas Kurma
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black chick peas / kadala2 small onions, sliced1 tbsp crushed ginger-garlic 3-4 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves5-6 cashew nuts, soaked in little water1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 of 1 tomato, sliced into round pieces1/3 cup thick coconut milk3 shallots, sliced3-4 cashew nutssalt to taste1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedoil, as […]
Pumpkin – Sprouted Green Gram Thoran/ Mathanga – Mulappicha Cherupayar Thoran
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin / mathanga, peeled and chopped into small pieces1 cup sprouted green gram / mulappicha cherupayar1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies2 shallots1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Crush together grated coconut, green chillies, shallots and cumin seeds and keep it aside. […]