My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup cherupayar / green gram8 shallots3 big garlic cloves1 crushed garlic3 tsp chilli powder ( or 10-12 dry red chillies soaked in hot water)1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp mustard seeds1 1/2 tbsp ghee / coconut oil3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 crushed garlicsalt to taste Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg kumbalanga / ash gourd2 big drumsticks / muringakka100 gm toor dal2 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powdergooseberry sized tamarind1/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop ash gourd into cubes. […]
Ingredients: 2 cups drumstick leaves/ muringayila , cleaned5 shallots, chopped5 kanthari mulaku (bird’s eye chilli) or 2 green chillies, choppedsalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat coconut oil in a pan and add chopped shallots and green chillies and saute well till it turns golden colour. Add washed drumstick leaves and saute for 2-3 […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chana dal / kadalaparippu250 gm ashgourd / kumbalanga150 gm pumpkin / mathanga1 carrot250 gm yam / chena1 1/2 cup grated coconut, for grinding3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 cup grated coconut1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp chilli powder, heaped1/2 cup jaggery, gratedsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves3-4 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak […]
Ingredients: 1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves, cleaned1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 garlic cloves1 dry red chilli4 shallots1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the drumstick leaves and keep it aside. Grind grated coconut with cumin seeds, dry red chilli and garlic cloves […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanpayar / red beans1 cup raw papaya, peeled and chopped into small cubes2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves4 shallots, slicedsalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar in water for 5-6 hours or overnight. In […]
Ingredients: 15 chakkakuru / jackfruit seeds, peeled and chopped1 tomato, chopped4-5 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmerc powder1 tsp chilli powder2 cups muringayila, cleaned1 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds5-6 shallots1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: In a pan, add chopped jackfruit seeds, green chillies, tomato, turmeric […]
Ingredients: 1 cup black chick peas / kadala2 medium onions, sliced2 medium tomatoes, chopped4 garlic clovessmall piece ginger, chopped1 tsp fennel seeds1/4 tsp pepper corns2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2-3/4 tsp chilli powder3-4 tbsp grated coconut2 tbsp coconut slices4 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp garam masalasalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds2 sprig curry […]
Ingredients: 10-12 vendakka / okra / ladies finger1 small onion, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped2-3 green chillies, chopped1 small tomato, finely chopped1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masalaa pinch of pepper powder1 cup thin coconut milk3-4 tbsp thick coconut milksalt to taste2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/2 […]
Ingredients: 500 gm yam, peeled and cubed1 cup grated coconut4-5 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp cumin seeds2 shallots, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 tsp ghee3 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: In a pan, add the cubed yam with chilli powder, turmeric […]
Ingredients: 1 cup black chickpeas/ kadala 2 onions, thinly sliced 2 green chillies 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1- 1 1/4 cup grated coconut 3 shallots 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 1/2-2 tsp pepper powder 3/4 tsp cumin seeds 3/4 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1 sprig curry leaves […]
Ingredients: 250 gm chopped vegetables – potato, carrot, drumsticks, okra/ vendakka, beans, raw plantains, brinjal etc 1 big tomato, chopped 3/4 cup toor dal 3 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 cup tamarind extract (gooseberry sized tamarind ) 3 shallots, chopped 2 tbsp sambar powder 1/2 tsp asafoetida 2 sprig curry leaves 1 […]