My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/2 cup broken red rice / matta rice (podiyari / podi ari)1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves1 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds4-5 shallots1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste Preparation: In a pressure cooker, add washed broken rice and pressure cook it adding enough hot water. Grind grated coconut, cumin seeds, shallots and turmeric […]
Ingredients: For Kadumbu (Rice dumplings) 2 cups rice flour1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp fennel seeds1 small onion, chopped2 cups of watersalt For Muringayila / Drumstick Leaves Gravy 2 cups muringayila / drumstick leaves1 big onion, chopped1 big tomato, chopped4 green chillies1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seeds2 tsp chilli […]
Ingredients: 3/4 kg tapioca / kappa1 tsp turmeric powder1 1/2 cup drumstick leaves / muringayila1 cup grated coconut4-5 shallots1 garlic clove2-3 green chilliesa pinch of cumin seeds3 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and cut the tapioca into small cubes. Grind grated coconut, shallots, garlic […]
Ingredients: 3 cups drumstick leaves / muringayila2 potatoes1 big onion, chopped1 tbsp ginger paste1 tbsp garlic paste3-4 green chillies, slit1 tomato, chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste3 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop potatoes into small cubes. Heat oil in a pan and […]
Ingredients: 2 cups muringayila / drumstick leaves1 big onion, chopped1 big tomato, chopped4 green chillies1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp fennel seeds2 tsp chilli powder2 tbsp coriander powdersalt to taste1 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan and add […]
Ingredients: 2 cups thick dosa batter1/2 cup drumstick leaves / muringayila, cleaned3 shallots, chopped1 green chilli, finely choppedsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: In a bowl, add chopped shallots, green chilli, drumstick leaves and mix well adding little salt. Keep it aside. Heat a pan at medium flame and grease little oil. Pour a ladleful […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns, cleaned1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves1 tbsp ginger, chopped1 tbsp garlic, chopped10-12 shallots, chopped1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder2-3 pieces kudampuli1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek powder2 sprig curry leaves2-3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the gamboge / kudampuli in little water for 15 minutes. Heat […]
Ingredients: 300 gm beef1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves1 big potato, boiled and mashed2 big onions, chopped1 tbsp ginger, chopped3-4 green chillies, finely chopped1 sprig curry leaves, finely chopped1 tsp pepper powder1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp vinegar1/2 tsp garam masala1-2 eggs, lightly beatenbread crumbs as requiredsalt to taste oil, as required Preparation: […]
Ingredients: 1 cup muringayila / drumstick leaves1 1/4 – 1 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten3/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 green chillies1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Remove the drumstick leaves/ muringayila from its stem, wash it and keep […]
Ingredients: 1 cup matta rice / parboiled rice1/2 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1/2 cup drumstick leaves / muringayila1/4 cup shallots1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 tsp kashmiri chilli powdersalt to taste3 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Cook the rice adding enough water and salt and keep it aside. Crush together shallots, turmeric powder and kashmiri chilli powder […]
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 […]