Ingredients: 2 cups pasta3 garlic cloves, finely chopped2-3 green chillies, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves1/4 cup carrot, chopped1 onion, finely chopped1/4 cup capsicum, chopped3 tbsp beans, chopped3/4-1 cup boneless chicken, cut into small pieces1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp chicken masala1/2 tsp garam masala1 medium tomato, finely chopped1 tbsp tomato sauce1/2-1 tbsp […]
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Apple Mint Juice
Ingredients: 1 big apple / 1 cup, peeled and chopped into pieces2 tbsp sugar4-5 mint leaves1-2 tsp lemon juice1 1/2 -2 cups of waterice cubes Preparation: In a blender, add chopped apple, lemon juice, mint leaves and sugar and blend well adding 1 cup of water. Then add remaining water to this and blend again […]
Coconut Chicken Roast
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken2 cup grated coconut2 tbsp + 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp fennel powder3/4 tbsp lemon juice3 tbsp yogurt4 medium onions, thinly sliced4 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste2 tsp coriander powder1 1/4 tsp pepper powder3/4 tsp garam masala1 tomato, choppedsalt to […]
Mutton Yakhni Pulao
Ingredients: For Mutton Stock: 1/2 kg mutton1 medium onion, roughly chopped1″ piece ginger, lightly crushed1 whole garlic (with skin), washed and cut into two1 tbsp coriander seeds2 tsp fennel seeds1 tsp cumin seeds2 tsp pepper corns4 cardamom1/2 macesmall piece cinnamon4 cloves1/2 star anise1 black cardamom1/4 tsp shajeera1 green chilli1 bay leaf1 tsp salt2 cups of […]
Tutti Frutti Cupcakes
Ingredients: 1 cup + 1 tbsp plain flour1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt2 eggs1/2 cup sugar1 tsp vanilla essence1/4 cup oil1/4 cup milk2 tbsp + 1 tbsp tutti frutti Preparation: Preheat oven to 180 degree celcius. Line a muffin pan with paper cases / cupcake liners. In a bowl, add 2 tbsp tutti frutti and […]
Pomegranate Fizz
Ingredients: 2 cups of pomegranate arils (seeds)2-3 tbsp sugar ( add to your taste)2 tbsp lemon juice2 mint leaves, chopped / crushed1- 1 1/2 cup chilled sodaice cubes Preparation: Add the pomegranate seeds in a blender and blend well. Then using a strainer and a spoon, extract the juice to a bowl / jug. Add […]
Banana Sugiyan / Nendrapazham Sukhiyan
Ingredients: 2 big ripe bananas / plantains / nendrapazham1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 cup grated jaggery1/2 tsp cardamom powder1/2 cup + 3-4 tbsp plain flour1/4 tsp cumin seedsa pinch of turmeric powdera pinch of saltoil, for frying Preparation: Cut the bananas/ plantains into pieces and steam cook until it turns soft. Peel off their skin and […]
Quail Egg Puffs / Kaada Mutta Puffs
Ingredients: 6-7 hard boiled quail eggs / kaada mutta1 large onion, finely chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped2 tsp ginger-garlic paste1-2 tsp tomato sauce1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/4- 1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp garam masala5-6 curry leaves, chopped2 tbsp oilsalt to tastepuff pastry sheets1 beaten egg for egg wash Preparation: Thaw the puff pastry […]
Raspberry Lemonade
Ingredients: 1 cup raspberries1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar ( add to your taste)3-4 cups of cold waterice cubes, as needed Preparation: In a blender, add the raspberries, sugar and lemon juice and blend well adding 1- 1 1/2 cup of cold water until smooth. Strain the juice to a large bowl/ jug […]
Chicken Parippu Vada
Ingredients: 1 cup chana dal / kadalaparippu200-250 gm boneless chicken1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped3 green chillies, finely chopped1 big onion, finely chopped2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1 tsp garam masala1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powdersalt to tasteoil for frying Preparation: Wash and soak kadalaparippu in […]
Custard Jelly Drink / Custard Jelly Sarbath
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cup milk1 1/2 tbsp custard powder1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup condensed milkjellies ( I used strawberry, mango, orange and banana flavoured jellies)1 tbsp basil seeds2 tbsp almonds, chopped Preparation: Prepare the jellies as per the package instructions. Then refrigerate until the jelly sets completely and cut them into small cubes… In a small […]
Malabar Beef Kuruma / Kurma
Ingredients: 600-700 gm beef, cut into pieces3/4 cup shallots, sliced3 green chillies, slit1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp coriander powder3/4 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp garam masala1 small tomato, chopped1 1/2 tbsp yogurt1 1/2 tbsp mint leaves1 1/2 tbsp coriander leaves8 cashew nuts, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes1 […]