My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped1 medium capsicum, finely chopped1 small carrot, finely chopped1 small tomato, finely chopped50 gm butter1 1/2 tbsp garlic, finely chopped1/2 cup plain flour / maida1 1/2 cup milk1 tbsp pepper powder1 tbsp chilli flakessalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation:
Ingredients: 1/4 cup beetroot, chopped1 cup yogurt1 green chillies, finely chopped1/4 cup small onion, finely chopped2 tbsp grated carrot1/4 cup cucumber, chopped1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/4 tsp cumin powdersalt to taste Preparation: Grind the chopped beetroot adding 2-3 tbsp water to a paste and keep it aside In a bowl, add yogurt, cumin powder and […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup dried green peas1 small onion, chopped2 small carrots, chopped7-8 beans, cut into 3/4 inch pieces1 potato, peeled and cubed3 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp fennel powder1/4-1/2 cup thick coconut milksalt to taste2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 tsp oil […]
Ingredients: 2 cups thick dosa batter3/4 cup onion, finely chopped ( or as required) 1 small tomato, chopped1 green chilli, finely chopped1/2 cup grated carrot2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to tasteoil / ghee, as required Preparation: In a bowl, add grated carrot, chopped onion, tomato, green chillies, coriander leaves and mix well adding little salt. Keep […]
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vegetables, chopped lengthwise ( I used raw plantains, carrots, drumsticks, beans, long beans, ash gourd and yam)5 green chillies3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 cup sour yogurt, beaten2 sprig curry leaves2 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Cut the vegetables into 2 inch long pieces ( about 2 1/2 cups […]
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots1 medium beetroot1 onion (1/3 cup), chopped3 green chillies, slit1/4 tsp chilli powdera pinch of turmeric powdersalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and cut the carrots and beetroot lengthwise into 3/4 inch pieces. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion and slit green chillies and saute for 2 […]
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 […]
Ingredients: 2 beetroots1 medium carrot20-25 dates, pitted and chopped1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped12 garlic cloves, finely chopped4 green chillies, finely chopped2 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 cup vinegar1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste3 tbsp coconut oil / gingely oil Preparation: Soak dates in enough hot water for 45 minutes. Then grind to […]
Ingredients: 150 gm boneless chicken, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1/2 of 1 medium carrot, chopped1″ piece ginger, crushed2 garlic cloves, crushed1 egg2 tbsp cornflour1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped1/4 cup carrot, finely chopped / julienned1/2 cup cabbage, julienned2 tbsp beans, chopped2 tbsp celery, chopped3 tbsp spring onion white, chopped1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp red chilli sauce1 tsp […]
Ingredients: 1 cup jeerakasala rice1 cup ponni rice 2 eggs1/2 onion, chopped3 tbsp grated carrot1-2 green chillies, finely choppedfew curry leaves, choppedsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Wash and soak the jeerakasala rice and ponni rice in water for 5-6 hours. In a blender, add the drained rice and grind it adding very little water. […]
Ingredients: 1 cup rava1/2 cup curd / yogurt1 carrot, grated1 big onion, finely chopped1 tomato, finely chopped2 green chillies, finely chopped1-2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to taste1/4 tsp baking sodaoil, as required Preparation: In a bowl, add rava, yogurt and 1 cup of water and mix well and keep it covered for 15 minutes. In […]
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cauliflower florets2 tbsp plain flour2 1/2 tbsp cornflour1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp + 3/4 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp + 1 tsp soy sauce1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tsp ginger, chopped1 1/2 tsp garlic, chopped2 green chillies, chopped3 tbsp spring onions, chopped1/4 cup carrot, chopped1/4 cup capsicum, chopped1/4 cup fresh green peas1 1/2 […]