My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 4 sprigs of fresh muringayila / drumstick leaves1 cup grated coconut2 green chilliessmall piece ginger, choppedsmall piece tamarind2 shallotssalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1-2 dry red chilli, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 1/2 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the drumstick leaves and keep it aside. In a blender, add grated coconut, fresh drumstick leaves, 2 […]
Ingredients: 2 eggs1 green chilli, chopped7-8 shallots, cut into rounds1/4 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves, cleaned1/4 tsp pepper powdera pinch of turmeric powdersalt to taste1 1/2 tsp oil Preparation: In a bowl, add chopped shallots, green chilli, pepper powder, a pinch of turmeric powder and salt. Add eggs and beat well with a spoon. Add […]
Ingredients: 1 cup vellapayar / black eyed beans2 cups drumstick leaves / muringayila, cleaned1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, slit1 onion, sliced1 tomato, chopped1 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seeds3-4 shallots1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to tasteoil Preparation: Wash and […]
Ingredients: 2 cups drumstick leaves/ muringayila , cleaned5 shallots, chopped5 kanthari mulaku (bird’s eye chilli) or 2 green chillies, choppedsalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat coconut oil in a pan and add chopped shallots and green chillies and saute well till it turns golden colour. Add washed drumstick leaves and saute for 2-3 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves, cleaned1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 garlic cloves1 dry red chilli4 shallots1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean the drumstick leaves and keep it aside. Grind grated coconut with cumin seeds, dry red chilli and garlic cloves […]
Ingredients: 2 cups puttu podi / rice flour1 cup grated carrot1 cup drumstick leaves/ muringayila1 tsp ginger, finely chopped2 tbsp curry leaves, chopped3/4 cup grated coconut, or as requiredsalt to taste Preparation: In a bowl, add the puttupodi and salt and add water little by little and mix well with hand without any lumps till […]
Ingredients: 15 chakkakuru / jackfruit seeds, peeled and chopped1 tomato, chopped4-5 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmerc powder1 tsp chilli powder2 cups muringayila, cleaned1 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds5-6 shallots1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: In a pan, add chopped jackfruit seeds, green chillies, tomato, turmeric […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2- 2 cups dosa batter 1/2 cup drumstick leaves/ muringayila, cleaned salt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: In a bowl, take the dosa batter and add the cleaned drumstick leaves and mix well. Add salt if required. Heat a dosa tawa/ pan and lightly grease with oil. Pour a ladle full of batter […]
Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice / pachari 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/2 cup onion, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped 1 small piece ginger, crushed 1 egg 1/2 cup drumstick leaves/ muringayila salt to taste ghee, as required Preparation: Soak the raw rice in water for 3-4 hours and then grind it adding enough water. Then […]
Ingredients: 3 cup muringayila/ drumstick leaves, cleaned 1/4 cup toor dal 3/4 cup grated coconut 3 garlic cloves 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp coconut oil 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 3 dry red chillies 2 sprig curry leaves 1/4 cup grated coconut Preparation: Grind grated coconut, garlic,cumin […]
Ingredients: 3 cups muringayila/ drumstick leaves 3/4-1 cup gram flour/ kadalapodi 2-3 tbsp rice flour 1 onion, finely chopped 2 green chillies, finely chopped 1 tsp ginger, chopped 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 tsp asafoetida 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped salt to taste oil for frying Preparation: In a bowl, add […]
Ingredients: 1 cup pachari/ raw rice 1/2-3/4 cup cherupayar/ green gram 1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves 1 cup grated coconut salt to taste Preparation: Wash the rice and green gram in water. Grind the grated coconut adding about 3/4 cup of water and keep it aside. In a pressure cooker, cook the rice and […]