My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed1 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed1 carrot, peeled and cubed3/4-1 cup brown chickpeas /kadala, cooked1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp grated jaggery1 cup grated coconut, for grinding1/2 cup grated coconut, for roasting1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 urad dal1/2 tsp […]
Ingredients: 1 cup black chickpeas / kadala2 cups basmati rice1 onion, chopped1 tsp garlic paste1 tsp ginger paste1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp garam masala2 tomatoes, choppedsalt to taste2-3 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 tbsp oil Preparation:
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black chick peas / kadala2 small onions, sliced1 tbsp crushed ginger-garlic 3-4 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves5-6 cashew nuts, soaked in little water1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp garam masala1/2 of 1 tomato, sliced into round pieces1/3 cup thick coconut milk3 shallots, sliced3-4 cashew nutssalt to taste1 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedoil, as […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup black chickpeas / kadala2 onions ( 1 1/2 cup) onions, thinly sliced1 tsp ginger, chopped1 tsp garlic, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4-1 tsp chilli powder1 1/2-2 tsp coriander powder1 small tomato, chopped1/2 tsp garam masalaa pinch of fennel seeds2 dry red chillies, broken1 sprig curry leaves3 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup white chickpeas / chana2 big potatoes2 onions, sliced1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped2 green chillies, slit2 tomatoes, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder3 cups coconut milk1/2 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves3 dry red chilliessalt to […]
Ingredients: 3/4 cup black chickpeas / kadala15+4 shallots2 cup grated / desiccated coconut2 big garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp pepper cornssmall gooseberry sized tamarind1/4 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tbsp coriander powder2 sprig curry leaves2 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tsp + 1 tbsp coconut […]
Ingredients: 4 eggs, hardboiled1 cup white chick peas/ chana / vella kadala1 onion, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 tomatoes, chopped2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp cumin powder1- 1 1/2 tbsp chana masala powdersmall piece cinnamon1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp garam masala3 tbsp coriander leaves, […]
Ingredients: 300 gm kovakka/ ivy gourd1/4 cup black chickpeas / kadala1 small onion, chopped3 green chillies, chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak kadala/ chickpeas in water and pressure cook it adding enough water and salt and […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup white chick peas / chana / vella kadala3/4 cup grated coconut1 shallot, sliced4 tsp coriander powder1 tsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 medium onion, thinly sliced1 1/2 tsp ginger, chopped1 1/2 tsp garlic, chopped1 green chilli, chopped2 small tomatoes, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 tsp […]
Ingredients: 1 cup white chick peas/ chana12-15 paneer pieces1 onion, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 tomatoes, chopped2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp cumin powder1- 1 1/2 tbsp chana masala powdersmall piece cinnamon1 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp lemon juice1/2 tsp garam masala3 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to tasteoil, […]
Ingredients: 1 cup / 200 gm white chick peas3 medium onions, finely chopped1 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 medium tomatoes, chopped2 tsp chilli powder1 1/2 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp fennel powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 cup grated coconut3 whole green chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp garam masala3 cloves2 cardamoms1 big piece cinnamon 1 tsp fennel seedssalt to taste2 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup white chickpeas / chana1 cucumber1 red onion1/2 green capsicum1/2 red capsicum1/2 yellow capsicum1 tbsp lemon juice, or as requiredpepper powdersalt to taste Preparation: Soak the chickpeas/ chana in water for hours and pressure cook it with salt adding enough water until soft. Drain the water and keep it aside. Finely chop all the […]