Ingredients: 1 cup vellapayar / black eyed beans2 cups ash gourd / kumbalanga, peeled and cubed1 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 […]
Category: Veg – Gravy Side Dish
Easy Breakfast Sambar
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal 2 medium onions, cubed1 big potato, cut into cubes1 big carrot, cut into cubes2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 big piece pumpkin, cut into cubes2 big green chilliessmall lemon sized tamarind1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp heaped kashmiri chilli powder2 1/2 heaped tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp asafoetida1/4 tsp fenugreek powder1 tbsp jaggery, grated1/2 […]
Navratan Korma / Navaratna Kurma
Ingredients: 1 cup carrot, cut into small cubes1/2 cup beans, chopped1/4 cup cauliflower, chopped1/2 cup potato, peeled and chopped into small cubes1/2 cup paneer, chopped into small cubes1/2 cup apple, chopped into small cubes1/2 cup pineapple, chopped into small cubes1/4 cup grapes1 big onion, cut into cubes2 green chillies, chopped50 gm cashew nuts1/2 tsp kashmiri […]
White Mushroom Kurma
Ingredients: 250 gm mushrooms, sliced1 onion, chopped1/2 tomato, chopped1 tbsp ginger, thinly sliced3-4 garlic, thinly sliced4-5 green chillies, slit1/2 cup grated coconut5-6 cashew nutsa pinch of turmeric powder1/2 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp pepper powder2 pinch of fennel powder3 cloves1 piece of cinnamon1 cardamom1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste2- 3 tbsp oil […]
Easy Kadala Curry / Black Chickpeas Curry
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 / […]
Potato Vindaloo
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 […]
Green Peas Curry
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 […]
Dahi Bhindi / Okra in Yogurt Gravy
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 […]
Brinjal / Vazhuthananga Mulakittathu
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 […]
Okra – Potato Stew / Vendakka – Urulakizhangu Stew
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 […]
Mushroom Korma / Kurma
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 […]
Cashew Nut and Green Peas Curry
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 […]