My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/2 cup kumbalanga/ ash gourd, cut into cubes1/2 cup pumpkin, cut into cubes1 raw banana, cut into cubes3 green chillies1 drumstick, choppedsmall lemon sized tamarind3/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp pepper powder1/2 tbsp jaggery powder1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp rice1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3/4 cup yogurt / curd2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1/2 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup dried prawns2 drumsticks, cut into pieces1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp fenugreek powdergooseberry sized tamarind1 medium onion, chopped3-4 green chillies, slit1 medium tomato, chopped2 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds4 shallots, sliced2 dry red chilliescoconut oil, as […]
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: 1/2 kg kumbalanga / ash gourd2 big drumsticks / muringakka100 gm toor dal2 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powdergooseberry sized tamarind1/4 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop ash gourd into cubes. […]
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots1 drumstick1 bunch of asparagus1/2 tsp turmeric powder3/4 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 3-4 green chillies 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten2 sprig curry leaves1 tbsp coconut oilsalt Preparation: Cut the vegetables into 2 inch long pieces ( 2 1/2-3 cups of vegetables). Wash the chopped vegetables and cook it with turmeric […]
Ingredients: 2 drumsticks / muringakka 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 garlic clove 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp urad dal 2 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Cut drumsticks into pieces […]
Ingredients: 2 drumsticks / muringakka 10 jackfruit seeds/ chakkakuru, thinly sliced 1 raw mango/ pacha manga, chopped into cubes 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 cups of thin coconut milk 1 cup thick coconut milk salt to taste 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 shallots, sliced 2 dry […]
Ingredients: 3 drumsticks/ muringakka, cut into pieces 1 large onion, sliced 1 medium tomato, cubed 3 green chillies, slit 2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste 2 tbsp oil Preparation: Heat oil in a claypot/ pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add the sliced […]
Ingredients: 2 big drumsticks, cut into pieces 1 cup brinjal, thinly sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1/2 tsp ginger, sliced 1/2 tsp garlic, sliced 1 1/2 tsp crushed chilli 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 sprig curry leaves 1 tsp mustard seeds salt to taste 1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: […]
Ingredients: For Kadumbu (Rice dumplings) 1 1/2 cups rice flour 3/4 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 small onion, chopped 1 1/2 cup water salt For Drumstick Curry / Gravy 4-5 drumsticks/ muringakka/ muringakol, cut into pieces 1 onion, chopped 1 tomato, choppedra 2-3 green chillies, slit 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup […]
Ingredients: 250 gm potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces 100 gm drumsticks, cut into 2″ pieces 1 tomato, chopped 1 big onion, chopped 2 green chillies, slit 1 piece ginger, crushed 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 sprigs curry leaves 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 3/4-1 tsp garam masala […]
Ingredients: 1 cup peechinga/ ridge gourd, chopped 2 drumsticks, peeled and cut into pieces 1 tomato, chopped 4 green chillies 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2 garlic cloves 2 shallots 1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 sliced shallots 3 dry red chillies curry leaves 1 tbsp oil salt Preparation: […]