My experiments in cooking…
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 […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup tapioca / kappa1 cup grated coconut4 shallots1 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds3-4 green chillies1 tsp pepper corns1 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavesa pinch of chilli powdersalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop the tapioca […]
Ingredients: 10-12 vendakka / okra / ladies finger1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds4 green chillies, slit1/2-3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to tastea pinch of chilli powder2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut the okra into 1-1 1/2 inch pieces […]
Ingredients: 200 gm silverbeet / swiss chard, finely chopped1 1/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 cup yoghurt, beaten1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash the silverbeet and chop them into fine pieces and keep it aside. […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup choko / chow chow, peeled and chopped1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies1 cup yoghurt1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to tasteoil Preparation: Peel and chop choko into small pieces and keep it aside. Grind grated coconut with cumin […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup kumbalanga / ashgourd3/4 cup pineapple1 green chilli, slit1 1/2 cup yogurt3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds6-8 small dried red chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 sprig curry leaves3/4 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dried red chilliessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cut ashgourd/ kumbalanga into large cubes. Chop pineapple […]
Ingredients: 2 cups jackfruit seeds / chakkakuru, peeled and chopped1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds2-3 green chillies1 cup yoghurt1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to tasteoil Preparation: Grind grated coconut with cumin seeds, green chillies and 1/4 tsp turmeric powder to a smooth paste […]
Ingredients: 2 cups yogurt, less sour1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies5 shallots, sliced3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2-2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Grind grated coconut and green chillies together to a smooth paste. In a bowl, add yogurt and salt and mix well. Then add ground coconut paste […]
Ingredients: 1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Remove the drumstick leaves/ muringayila from its stem, wash it and keep […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup koorka / chinese potato, cleaned1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut2 + 2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp cumin seeds4 green chillies2 sprig curry leaves1- 1 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 tsp oil Preparation: Clean and chop koorka into cubes. Grind grated coconut with green chillies, 2 […]
Ingredients: 2 raw banana/ plantain / pachakaya1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 shallots1- 1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop ripe plantain into cubes. Grind grated coconut […]
Ingredients: 1 cup vazhapindi/ banana stem, chopped 1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 shallots, sliced 1/2 tsp cumin seeds2-3 green chillies, slit1 cup yoghurt, beaten1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedsa pinch of chilli powder2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tsp oil Preparation: Cut the banana stem into rounds and pull […]