My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice / pachari1/2 cup cooked rice1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to tastewater as required Preparation: Wash the raw rice and soak in water for 3-4 hours. In a blender/ grinder, add the drained raw rice, cooked rice, grated coconut and salt and grind together adding enough water to a smooth batter. Transfer […]
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice1/2 cup cooked rice1/2-3/4 cup sugar ( add to your sweetness)1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp cardamom powdera pinch of baking soda (optional)oil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak the raw rice in water for 3-4 hours. In a blender, add the drained rice, cooked rice, sugar and salt and grind well adding […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pineapple pieces1/4 cup / 3-4 tbsp sugarlemon juice of 1 lemon1 green chilli, slit5-6 mint leaves1 tbsp basil seedsice cubes Preparation: Soak the basil seeds in 1/4 cup of water for 10-15 minutes. Grind the pineapple pieces into a smooth paste and keep it aside. Mix sugar with 1 cup of water […]
Ingredients: 1 kg big fresh clams with shells2 cups rice flour1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1 small onion, chopped2-3 tsp fennel seeds2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to tastehot water, as required Preparation: Clean the shell of the clams and split open through the slits with a knife without breaking the shells apart. Wash […]
Ingredients: 500 ml milk3/4 cup sugar1/4-1/2 cup condensed milk25-50 gm unsalted butter8 gm china grass1/2 tsp vanilla essence1 cup water For Garnish: 2 tbsp sugar1 tsp water2-3 tbsp cashew nuts Preparation: Soak china grass in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. In a pan, add 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp water and melt […]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 – 1 1/2 kg chicken, cut into pieces10-15 almonds2 medium onions, sliced8 garlic cloves, chopped1 piece ginger, chopped7-10 green chillies , slit1 cup less sour yoghurt, beaten1/2 – 1 tsp white pepper powder1/2 cup fresh cream1/2 tsp cardamom powder1 big piece cinnamon, cut into pieces5-6 cardamom4 clovessalt to taste2-3 tbsp chopped coriander […]
Ingredients: 2 cups plain flour2 tbsp melted butter/ ghee250 gm paneer, cut into very small pieces1 cup onion, chopped2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 green chilli, finely chopped1 small tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp cumin powdera pinch of pepper powder1/2-3/4 tsp garam masala1 tsp tomato sauce1 tbsp coriander leaves, […]
Ingredients: 2 cups parboiled rice ( I used matta rice)salt to taste Preparation: Wash the rice and then soak it in hot water for 6 hours or overnight. Drain the water from rice and grind it with very little water to a smooth thick paste. Transfer to a bowl and add salt and knead well […]
Ingredients: 15 large prawns1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garlic paste1 egg1/2 cup plain flour1 1/2 cup crushed oats (or as required)salt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Clean the prawns and marinate it with chilli powder, pepper powder, garlic paste and salt and keep it aside for 30 minutes. Crush oats onto a […]
Ingredients: For Pancake: 1 cup plain flour1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 eggsalt to tastewater, as required For Filling: 2 ripe bananas / nendrapazham, chopped1 cup grated coconut3-4 tbsp sugar1/4 tsp cardamom powder10-12 cashew nuts, chopped10-12 raisins1 tbsp ghee For Sugar Syrup: 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup water1 tsp lemon juice1/4 tsp cardamom powder Preparation: In a bowl, […]
Ingredients: 1 cup cold milk2 tbsp nannari syrup / naruneendi syrup 1 tsp basil seedsice cubes Preparation: Soak basil seeds in 2 tbsp water for 10 minutes. In a serving glass, add the nannari syrup and soaked basil seeds. Then add the cold milk and mix well with a spoon. Top it with ice cubes […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup jeerakashala rice/ kaima rice1 cup thick coconut milk2 cardamoms 400-500 gm squids, cleaned2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 big onions, finely chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic paste3-4 green chillies, finely chopped1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp garam masalafew curry leaves, choppedchopped coriander leaves salt to tasteoil as required Preparation: Wash and soak the […]
