Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup gobi / cauliflower florets1/2 cup plain flour1/4 cup + 1 tsp cornflour1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/2 tsp chilli powder2 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 green chilli, chopped1 inch ginger, finely chopped3 tbsp spring onion, chopped2 onions, cubed1 capsicum, cubed2 tbsp tomato sauce1 tbsp red chilli sauce1/2 tbsp green chilli sauce1 tbsp soy sauce1/4 […]
Veg – Gravy Side Dish
Palak Corn
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup (250 gm) palak / spinach leaves1 1/2 cup corn kernels2 green chillies1 onion, finely chopped1 big tomato4 garlic cloves, crushed2 dried red chillies1 tsp coriander powder3/4 tsp garam masala3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp lemon juice2 tbsp fresh cream1/2 tsp kasuri methi, crushedsalt to taste3-4 tbsp butter Preparation: Wash the palak leaves […]
Kadala Kuruma / Black Chickpeas Kurma
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black chick peas / kadala2 small onions, sliced1 tbsp crushed ginger-garlic 3-4 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves5-6 cashew nuts, soaked in little water1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 of 1 tomato, sliced into round pieces1/3 cup thick coconut milk3 shallots, sliced3-4 cashew nutssalt to taste1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedoil, as […]
Kadala / Chickpeas Curry – Restaurant Style
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup black chickpeas / kadala2 onions ( 1 1/2 cup) onions, thinly sliced1 tsp ginger, chopped1 tsp garlic, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4-1 tsp chilli powder1 1/2-2 tsp coriander powder1 small tomato, chopped1/2 tsp garam masalaa pinch of fennel seeds2 dry red chillies, broken1 sprig curry leaves3 […]
Green Peas and Vegetable Curry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried green peas1 small onion, chopped2 small carrots, chopped7-8 beans, cut into 3/4 inch pieces1 potato, peeled and cubed3 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp fennel powder1/4-1/2 cup thick coconut milksalt to taste2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 tsp oil […]
Aloo Chana Curry / Potato – White Chickpeas Curry
Ingredients: 1 cup white chickpeas / chana2 big potatoes2 onions, sliced1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped2 green chillies, slit2 tomatoes, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder3 cups coconut milk1/2 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves3 dry red chilliessalt to […]
Green Peas Butter Masala
Ingredients: 1 cup dried green peas ( 1 1/2 cup frozen green peas)2 onions, chopped3 tomatoes, chopped1 piece ginger, chopped5-6 big garlic cloves, chopped1 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp garam masala1 1/2 tsp kasuri methi3 cardamoms3 cloves1 small piece cinnamon1 bay leaf1/4 cup fresh cream1/2 tsp sugar3 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt […]
Cauliflower Sambar
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup cauliflower florets1/2 cup toor dal1/4 tsp + 1 tsp turmeric powder6 shallots1 small onion, sliced1 tomato, chopped3 green chilliesgooseberry size tamarind 2 tsp chilli powder1 1/2 tbsp sambar powder1 teaspoon jaggery1 tsp mustard seeds3 dry red chillies1 tsp fenugreek seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak tamarind […]
Potato – White Peas Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried white peas3 potatoes, peeled and chopped into pieces10 + 2 shallots1 tsp ginger, chopped1 tsp garlic, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 medium tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp fennel powder3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder4 tsp coriander powdera pinch of garam masala1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to […]
Varutharacha Muringayila / Drumstick Leaves Curry
Ingredients: 2 cups muringayila / drumstick leaves1 big onion, chopped1 big tomato, chopped4 green chillies1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seeds2 tsp chilli powder2 tbsp coriander powdersalt to taste1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan and add […]
Aloo Matar Masala / Potato and Green Peas Masala (Pressure Cooker Method)
Ingredients: 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed1/2 cup green peas (fresh / frozen)1 big onion, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp gram flour / besan / kadalamavu1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala1/4 tsp cumin powder1 cinnamon stick1 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste2 tbsp oil2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped […]
Dal Palak / Spinach Dal
Ingredients: 150 gm / 1 bunch palak / spinach1/2 cup toor dal3 green chillies3 garlic clovesa pinch of asafoetida1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 big onion, finely chopped5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/4 tsp ginger, finely chopped1 big tomato, finely chopped1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1-2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 tbsp oil1 […]