My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanpayar / red beans1 cup kumbalanga/ ashgourd, cubed1/4 cup + 2 tbsp grated coconut1/4 tsp turmeric powder3 garlic cloves1 green chilli1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds3 shallots, sliced3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak vanpayar in water for 1 hour and […]
Ingredients: 2 cups cheera / red spinach leaves1- 1 1/2 cup cooked rice water / kanji vellam3-4 shallots, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped2 green chillies, choppedsalt to taste1 1/2 – 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and add chopped shallots, garlic and green chillies and saute well till it turns golden colour. […]
Ingredients: 1 cup vellapayar / black eyed beans2 cups malabar spinach / basale, chopped1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, slit1 onion, sliced1 tomato, chopped1 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seeds3-4 shallots1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: […]
Ingredients: 1 bitter gourd/ pavakka/ kaipakka1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies1- 1 1/2 cup yoghurt1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp sugar1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Cut bitter gourd into thin round slices. Grind together grated coconut and green chillies to a smooth paste adding 1/2 cup […]
Ingredients: 2 small beetroots5 green chillies1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 cup yogurt1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oilsalt Preparation: Peel and cut the beetroot into thin slices. Coarsely grind grated coconut, cumin seeds and 2 green chillies together and keep it aside. Heat 1/2 cup of water […]
Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ banana, chopped into cubes1 cup yam / chena, chopped into cubes1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp pepper powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies2 cups yogurtsalt to taste1 tsp + 3/4 tsp ghee1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3-4 dry red chillies1 sprig curry […]
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup raw papaya, peeled and cubed1/4 cup red gram / vanpayar3 green chillies1 cup semi thick coconut milk1/4 cup thick coconut milksalt to taste2 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the red gram overnight and pressure cook it for 3-4 whistles adding enough water and salt. Drain the water and […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg kovakka / ivy gourdgooseberry sized tamarind1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)1 cup shallots, chopped3/4-1 cup grated coconut3-4 green chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste4 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash and cut the kovakka into lengthwise pieces and keep it aside. Soak tamarind in little water, extract […]
Ingredients: 3 cups unripe jackfruit3/4 cup toor dal / thuvara parippu1/4 -1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds3/4 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp urad dal2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp crushed peppersalt to taste2 tsp oil Preparation: Cut the jackfruit into round pieces and cook it adding turmeric […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanpayar/ red beans1- 1 1/4 cup grated coconut3 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 small onion, chopped1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 big tomato, choppedsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds3 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar in water for 1 hour. Then cook it adding 1/4 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup vellapayar / black eyed beans2 cups drumstick leaves / muringayila, cleaned1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, slit1 onion, sliced1 tomato, chopped1 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seeds3-4 shallots1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to tasteoil Preparation: Wash and […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup cherupayar / green gram1 raw banana, peeled and chopped into pieces1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves4 shallots1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak cherupayar / green gram in water for 5-6 hours. Transfer to a pressure cooker and add chopped […]