My experiments in cooking…
Sadhya special yoghurt based curry of Kerala…. Ingredients: 2 raw plantain/ bananas 1-1 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup grated coconut 2 cup yoghurt 1 tsp cumin seeds 3-4 green chillies 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 2 dry red […]
Ingredients: 2 raw bananas 1/4 -1/2 cup grated coconut 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2-1 tsp chilly powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp mustard seeds curry leaves oil salt Preparation: Peel and chop bananas into small cubes. Cook it with grated coconut, crushed garlic, chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt adding enough water. Heat oil […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal 1 cup jackfruit seeds, peeled and halved 1/2 cup grated coconut 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 3 garlic cloves 1 tsp fennel seeds 3 dry red chillies 1/2 tsp mustard seeds curry leaves oil salt Preparation: Grind grated coconut, garlic cloves and fennel seeds to a smooth […]
Ingredients: 1 cup green peas 8-10 kovakka (ivy gourd), sliced 1 big onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1 piece ginger 3-4 cloves garlic 2-3 green chillies 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2-3 tsp sambhar powder (I used Eastern sambhar powder) 1 cup thick coconut milk […]
Ingredients: 2 cups carrots, chopped (4-5 carrots) 1 onion chopped 3 green chillies 1/4 cup grated coconut 2 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp mustard seeds curry leaves salt oil Preparation: Chop carrots into small pieces. Crush grated coconut, green chillies, garlic cloves and cumin seeds together. Heat oil […]
Ingredients: 150 gm black eyed beans, soaked overnight and drained 1 medium onion, finely sliced 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp sugar salt large pinch of asafoetida 2 tbsp oil chopped coriander leaves Preparation: Heat […]
I was recently introduced to this Asparagus thoran recipe by one of my neighbour/friend’s mom. Easy to prepare and tasty thoran… Ingredients: 1 bunch of Asparagus 3 shallots,thinly sliced 2-3 green chillies chopped 1/4 cup grated coconut curry leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds oil salt Preparation: Cut asparagus into small pieces. Heat oil in […]
Ingredients: 1 large beetroot ,finely chopped 2 shallots,thinly sliced 2-3 green chillies,slit 1/4 cup grated coconut curry leaves 1/2 tsp mustard seeds oil salt Preparation: Peel the beetroot and chop it into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add curry leaves, finely chopped beetroot, shallots, green chillies and salt and […]
Ingredients: 250 gm kovakka / ivy gourd 1 onion chopped 1 tsp chilly powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder curry leaves oil salt Preparation: Cut kovakka into thin round pieces and keep aside. Heat oil in a pan ,add chopped onion and curry leaves and saute till the onion is soft. Then add chopped kovakka, chilly […]
Ingredients: 250 gm mushroom 1 egg 1 tsp pepper powder 4 tbsp plain flour ( maida) 2 big onions, finely chopped 3 green chillies, chopped into small pieces 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 small capsicum few curry leaves 1 tsp soy sauce 1-2 tsp chilli sauce 2 tsp cornflour 2 -2 1/2 tsp tomato sauce […]
Silverbeet is one of the easily available vegetable in New Zealand. It is available in both red and green stems. In other places it is called Swiss Chard. Ingredients: 1 bunch silverbeet, finely chopped 1/4 cup grated coconut 2 garlic cloves, crushed or chopped 1 onion, chopped 4-5 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp mustard seeds […]
Today’s post is a simple broccoli stir fry, which is a quick and easy ‘side dish’ for rice. Broccoli is a healthy vegetable which even kids love to eat. Ingredients: 1 broccoli 1 medium onion,chopped 3 garlic cloves,crushed 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1-2 tsp chilly powder salt to taste oil Preparation: Wash and cut broccoli […]