Ingredients: 200 gm mushroom, cleaned1 onion, finely chopped6 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp chilli flakessalt to taste1 tbsp oil3 tbsp butter2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped Preparation:
Veg – Stir Fry / Dry Curries
Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti / Long Beans Stir Fry
Ingredients: 300 gm long beans / achinga payar6 shallots, crushed1 sprig curry leaves2-3 tsp chilli flakes1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste2-3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Chena, Kaya and Carrot Kootu Curry
Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed1 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed1 carrot, peeled and cubed3/4-1 cup brown chickpeas /kadala, cooked1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp grated jaggery1 cup grated coconut, for grinding1/2 cup grated coconut, for roasting1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 urad dal1/2 tsp […]
Choko / Chow Chow Thoran
Ingredients: 1 choko / chayote / chow chow3 big garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies1/2 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tbsp urad dal1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop choko into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat […]
Pappadam Thoran
Ingredients: 6 pappadams3/4 cup grated coconut1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4 cup onion, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 green chilli, finely chopped2 dry red chillies3/4 tsp mustard seeds3/4 tsp urad dalsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Cut pappadams into small cubes and fry them in oil and keep it aside. Crush grated […]
Pumpkin – Sprouted Green Gram Thoran/ Mathanga – Mulappicha Cherupayar Thoran
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin / mathanga, peeled and chopped into small pieces1 cup sprouted green gram / mulappicha cherupayar1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies2 shallots1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Crush together grated coconut, green chillies, shallots and cumin seeds and keep it aside. […]
Beetroot – Sprouted Green Gram (Mulappicha Cheyupayar) Thoran
Ingredients: 1 big beetroot, grated1 onion, chopped1 1/2 cup sprouted green gram / mulappicha cherupayar1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2-3 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/4 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat coconut oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add chopped onion and saute for 2-3 minutes. […]
Kale Parippu (Toor Dal) Thoran
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale1/2 cup toor dal / thuvara parippu3 green chillies, chopped3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 garlic cloves3 shallots1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp urad dal2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash the dal and cook in a pan adding salt and […]
Snow Peas – Cabbage Thoran
Ingredients: 1/4 kg cabbage, chopped100 gm snow peas, chopped4 green chillies, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp urad dal2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Chop cabbage and snow peas into small pieces. Crush together grated coconut, green chillies, turmeric powder and […]
White Aviyal
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vegetables, chopped lengthwise ( I used raw plantains, carrots, drumsticks, beans, long beans, ash gourd and yam)5 green chillies3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 cup sour yogurt, beaten2 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Cut the vegetables into 2 inch long pieces ( about 2 1/2 cups […]
Kaya Muthira Kootu Curry / Raw Plantain – Horse Gram Kootu Curry
Ingredients: 1 cup horse gram / muthira2 raw plantains / pachakaya/ kaya1 cup grated coconut2 + 2 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp crushed red chillies5-6 shallots, sliced1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Dry roast the horse gram for 2-3 minutes, wash and soak in […]
Carrot Beetroot Mezhukkupuratti / Stir Fry
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots1 medium beetroot1 onion (1/3 cup), chopped3 green chillies, slit1/4 tsp chilli powdera pinch of turmeric powdersalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and cut the carrots and beetroot lengthwise into 3/4 inch pieces. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion and slit green chillies and saute for 2 […]