My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour10 almonds / badam1/2 tsp sesame seeds1/4 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp buttersalt to tastewater, as required to knead the doughoil for frying + 1 tsp hot oil Preparation: Soak the almonds in hot water for 15 minutes. Then remove its skin and grind into a smooth paste adding little water. In […]
Ingredients: 3/4-1 kg crabs, cleaned1 bunch basale / malabar spinach 1 1/2 cup grated coconut5 green chillies1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdergooseberry sized tamarind5 garlic cloves1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste Preparation: Cut and clean the crabs and keep it aside. Separate the leaves and stems of basale/ malabar spinach and wash it properly. […]
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour1 tsp baking powder2 tbsp sugar2 tbsp cocoa powder1/4 tsp salt1 large egg1 cup of buttermilk2 tbsp unsalted butter, meltedred food colouring For the Cream Cheese Glaze: 85 gm of cream cheese, softened at room temperature1/2 cup icing sugar1/2 tsp vanilla essence2-3 tbsp of milk Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cleaned10 dried kashmiri red chillies1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tbsp ginger1 tbsp garliclemon juice of a lemon/ 2 tbsp vinegar1/4 tsp garam masala1/4 cup grated coconut2 tsp corn flour1 tsp rice flour3-4 green chillies2 sprig curry leaves1/4 cup coconut oil salt to taste Preparation: Wash and soak dried red chillies in hot […]
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup plain flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt2 carrots / 1 cup grated carrot2 large eggs3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup oil1/2 tsp vanilla essence Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Grease a 12- hole cupcake /muffin tin with baking spray or line the muffin tin with paper liners. In […]
Ingredients: 4 cup wheat flour5 ripe small bananas/ cherupazham / palayankodan pazham1 cup sugar3/4 tsp baking soda1/4 tsp salt1 tsp cardamom powder1 cup + 1/4 cup wateroil for frying Preparation: In a blender, add bananas and sugar and blend well and keep it aside. In a large bowl, add wheat flour, baking soda, cardamom powder […]
Ingredients: 1 cup dried prawns/ unakka chemmeen 1 cup grated coconutbig gooseberry sized tamarind1-2 green chilliessalt to taste Preparation: Heat a pan and add the cleaned dried prawns and roast at low-medium flame till colour changes and turns crispy. Remove from the flame. In a bowl, add grated coconut, tamarind, green chilli and salt and […]
Ingredients: 1 cup bitter gourd/ pavakka / kaipakka3/4 cup grated coconut1 onion, chopped1 tbsp ginger, chopped2 green chillies, choppedsalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds2 shallots, chopped3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp oil Preparation: Chop the bitter gourd into small pieces. In a manchatti / pan, add bitter gourd, grated coconut, salt and 1/4 […]
Ingredients: 3 cups aval / rice flakes / beaten rice1 cup pori / puffed rice2 cup grated coconut1 cup grated jaggery1/2 tsp cardamom powdera pinch of salt Preparation: In a pan, add jaggery and melt it adding 1/2 cup of water and then strain it. Then add the grated coconut to the strained jaggery, mix […]
Ingredients: 1 cup elaneer / tender coconut pulp1 kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped1 cup tender coconut water2-3 tbsp sugar (add to youtr taste) Preparation: In a blender, add the elaneer pulp, chopped kiwi fruit, sugar and blend well adding 1/4 cup tender coconut water until smooth. Then add remaining 1/2-3/4 cup tender coconut water and […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken, cleaned1 1/4 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp coriander powder5-6 cloves2 big piece cinnamon3 onions, chopped3 medium tomatoes, chopped6 green chillies, chopped1 tbsp ginger paste1 tbsp garlic paste1 1/4-1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste2 tbsp oil […]
Ingredients: 1 cup roasted rava / semolina1/4-1/3 cup grated coconutsalt to tastewater, as required Preparation: In a bowl, add the roasted rava and salt and mix well. Add / sprinkle water little by little and mix well with hand without any lumps till it becomes wet/ moist. Take a puttu maker and layer it with […]
