My experiments in cooking…
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 […]
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 […]