My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 cup kadala / black chickpeas1 big onion, chopped6-8 shallots, sliced1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp coriander powder1 1/2-2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp garam masala1 cup medium thick coconut milk1 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak kadala / […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg potato, peeled and cubed6 shallots1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 big garlic cloves1 1/2-2 tsp vinegar ( or 1 tsp tamarind)1 tsp cumin seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek powder1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp sugarsalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Boil water in a sauce pan […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup green peas1 onion, sliced1/2 ” ginger, finely chopped5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 big tomato, chopped3 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1-1 1/2 tsp chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash and soak the green peas in water for 6-7 […]
Ingredients: 300 gm okra / lady’s finger1 large onion, finely chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic paste3/4 cup yogurt, beaten2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp cumin powder3/4 tsp kasuri methi, crushed1 tbsp gram flour / besan1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp cumin seeds2 dry red chillies1/4 tsp asafoetida / hing1 sprig curry leavessalt […]
Ingredients: 2 medium brinjals 5 shallots 2 green chillies, chopped 1- 1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder lemon sized tamarind 1 1/2 cup water salt to taste 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds 1 sprig curry leaves coconut oil Preparation: Wash the brinjals and cut into long slices. Soak tamarind […]
Ingredients: 250 gm okra / vendakka 1 big potato 2 onions, chopped 1/2 tsp ginger, crushed 1 tsp garlic, crushed 5 green chillies, slit 1 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper salt to taste coriander leaves, chopped 1/2 tbsp ghee 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Cut okra into 1″ pieces and keep it […]
Ingredients: 250 gm mushrooms, cut into pieces 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup thick coconut milk 6 garlic cloves 1 piece ginger 1 onion, sliced 5 green chillies 1 tsp garam masala 2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp oil 2 sprigs coriander leaves 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup green peas 1/2 cup split cashew nuts 1 large onion, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 5 green chillies, slit 1/2 tsp ginger, crushed 1/2 tsp garlic, crushed 1 cup thick coconut milk 1 1/2 cup thin coconut milk few coriander leaves, chopped 1 tbsp shallots, chopped 1 tsp ghee salt to taste […]
Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal/ red lentils 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic, finely chopped 1/2 cup tomato, finely chopped 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp ghee 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped salt Preparation: Cook dal by adding enough water and […]
Ingredients: 1 cup green peas 1 tomato, chopped 1 big onion, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 2 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp chilli powder 2 tsp coriander powdr 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp garam masala 1 cup thick coconut milk curry leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds oil Preparation: Soak […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup potato, chopped into small cubes 1/2 cup carrot, chopped into small cubes 1/2 cup long beans, chopped lengthwise 1 cup grated coconut 3 medium green chillies 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp crushed pepper powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder 2 cups of water […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chana/ chickpeas, soaked in water 2 medium onions, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 2 green chillies, chopped 1 1/2- 2 tsp chilli powder 1 1/2- 2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp mustard […]