My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 300 gm mushrooms1 big onion, finely chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic paste1 tomato, chopped1 tsp chilli powder1 1/2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp cumin powder1/4 tsp cumin seeds2 dry red chilliessalt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Clean and cut each mushroom into 4 pieces and keep it aside. Heat […]
Ingredients: 2 tbsp instant coffee powder2 tbsp sugar2 tbsp hot watercold milk ( 400 ml or as required )ice cubes Preparation: In a mixing bowl, add coffee, sugar and hot water and whip well using an electric beater or a whisk until light, fluffy and soft peaks are formed. Take 2 cups / glasses, add […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1 small raw mango / pacha manga 1 cup grated coconut5-7 dry red chillies, adjust to your spice level4 shallots3-4 curry leavessalt to taste Preparation: Peel and chop the green mango into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat a pan and dry roast the cleaned dried […]
Ingredients: 8-10 ambazhanga / hog plum1 cup grated coconut2 shallots1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Grind grated coconut with cumin seeds, shallots, 2 green chillies and 1/4 tsp […]
Ingredients: For Kanji: 1 cup broken rice rice / podiyari / podi ari6-7 cups watersalt to taste For Chilli Pappadam: 10 pappadams1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder2 garlic cloves, crushed1 sprig curry leavesoil, as required Preparation: For Kanji: Wash the rice well and soak it for 30 minutes. Boil water in a large vessel and add […]
Ingredients: 1 small raw mango / pacha manga, peeled and choppedsmall piece ginger1/4 cup / 3-4 tbsp sugarlemon juice of 1 lemonpinch of salt1 green chilly, slit2 tsp basil seedsice cubes Preparation: Soak the basil seeds in 1/4 cup of water for 10-15 minutes. In a saucepan, bring 1/4 cup water and 1/4 sugar to […]
Ingredients: 300 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp lemon juice2 sprigs curry leaves2 green chillies, slitsalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp grated coconut1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the prawns and marinate it with kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, garam […]
Ingredients: 4 tbsp plain flour1/4 tsp baking powder3 tbsp sugar3 tbsp milk1/2 tsp vanilla essence3 tbsp melted butter2 tsp rainbow sprinkles / funfetti Preparation: Add plain flour, baking powder and sugar in a microwave safe mug and mix with a spoon or fork. Add vanilla essence, melted butter and milk and mix everything well until […]
Ingredients: 2 eggs3/4 cup spinach, chopped2 shallots, chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped1/4 inch ginger, finely chopped1 tbsp grated coconut1/4 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste1 1/2 tsp oil Preparation: In a bowl, beat eggs adding pepper powder and salt and keep it aside. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped shallots, green chilli and ginger […]
Ingredients: 1/4 cup coriander leaves1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies1/2 inch ginger, chopped1 tbsp roasted channa dalsmall piece of tamarindsalt to taste1/4 tsp mustard seedsfew curry leaves2 tsp oil Preparation: In a blender, add grated coconut, coriander leaves, green chillies, ginger, roasted chana dal, tamarind and salt and grind adding enough water till smooth. Heat […]
Ingredients: 2 cups of dosa batter 1 1/2 cup cauliflower, cut into small florets1 big onion, finely chopped2 small tomatoes, finely chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and add the […]
Ingredients: 2 cup plain flour1/2 cup mango puree1 tsp baking powder1/4 cup sugar1/4 tsp salt1 cup milk2 eggs Preparation: In a blender, add milk and eggs and blend until well mixed. Add plain flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into this and pulse until batter is well blended. Transfer the batter to a mixing bowl […]