My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 bunch asparagus1/4 cup toor dal / thuvara parippu1 small onion, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut2 garlic clovesa pinch of cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder2-3 green chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp urad dalsalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash the dal and cook in a pan adding salt and enough water […]
Ingredients: pachakaya / ethakka tholi / planatain peel, chopped ( from 3-4 big bananas)1/2 cup muthira / horse gram ( 3/4-1 cup cooked)1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash the horse […]
Ingredients: 1 bunch red kale1/2 cup grated coconut2-3 shallots1 garlic clove1/4 tsp cumin seeds2 dry red chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tsp oil Preparation: Wash and finely chop the red kale leaves and keep it aside. Crush together grated coconut, garlic, shallots, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and dry […]
Ingredients: 300 gm kovakka/ ivy gourd1/4 cup black chickpeas / kadala1 small onion, chopped3 green chillies, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak kadala/ chickpeas in water and pressure cook it adding enough water and salt and […]
Ingredients: 1 bunch kale1/2 cup grated coconut2-3 shallots1 garlic clove1/4 tsp cumin seeds2 dry red chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tsp oil Preparation: Wash and finely chop the kale leaves and keep it aside. Crush together grated coconut, garlic, shallots, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and dry red chillies […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup yellow cucumber / vellarikka3 garlic cloves, crushed4-5 shallots, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp turmeric powder1-1 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes / crushed red chillies ( as required)salt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel off the skin of vellarikka, remove its seeds and chop into small pieces. […]
Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini / courgette, chopped1/4 cup black eyed beans / vellapayar1/2 cup grated coconut1/4-1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1-2 green chillies, chopped1 garlic clove, crushed2 dried red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp urad dal1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak black eyed beans / vellapayar in […]
Ingredients: 300 gm kovakka / ivy gourd1/4 cup vanpayar / red beans ( 1/2 cup cooked)1/2 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp chilli powder1 sprig curry leaves2-3 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar in water overnight and pressure […]
Ingredients: 3 cups malabar spinach / basale, chopped1/2 cup grated coconut1/4 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 green chillies6 shallots, sliced2 garlic cloves, chopped1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Wash and chop malabar spinach into pieces and keep it aside. Grind grated coconut, cumin seeds, turmeric powder and […]
Ingredients: 3 carrots (2 cups) , chopped1/4 cup vanpayar / red beans ( 1/2-3/4 cup cooked)3/4 cup grated coconut3-4 green chillies2 garlic cloves4 shallots1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar in water overnight and pressure cook it […]
Ingredients: 2 big carrots1 large beetroot1 cup grated coconut2-3 green chillies3 shallots2 garlic cloves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and finely chop carrots and beetroot. Crush together the grated coconut, green chillies, shallots, garlic cloves, chilli powder and turmeric […]
Ingredients: pachakaya / ethakka tholi / planatain peel, chopped ( from 3-4 big bananas)1/4 cup vanpayar / red beans ( 1/2-3/4 cup cooked)1 cup grated coconut3 green chillies2 garlic cloves1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar […]