My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toor dal 2 medium onions, cubed1 big potato, cut into cubes1 big carrot, cut into cubes2 medium tomatoes, chopped1 big piece pumpkin, cut into cubes2 big green chilliessmall lemon sized tamarind1/2 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp heaped kashmiri chilli powder2 1/2 heaped tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp asafoetida1/4 tsp fenugreek powder1 tbsp jaggery, grated1/2 […]
Ingredients: For Poori: 2 cups wheat flour/ atta2 tsp semolina / ravasalt to taste1 tsp oil/ melted gheewater, as requiredoil for frying For Potato Bhaji: 3 potatoes1 big onion, finely chopped1/2 tsp turmeric powder1-2 tbsp chopped tomato3-4 green chillies, chopped1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp urad dal1/2 tsp cumin seedssalt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup carrot, cut into small cubes1/2 cup beans, chopped1/4 cup cauliflower, chopped1/2 cup potato, peeled and chopped into small cubes1/2 cup paneer, chopped into small cubes1/2 cup apple, chopped into small cubes1/2 cup pineapple, chopped into small cubes1/4 cup grapes1 big onion, cut into cubes2 green chillies, chopped50 gm cashew nuts1/2 tsp kashmiri […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg potato, peeled and cubed6 shallots1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder2 big garlic cloves1 1/2-2 tsp vinegar ( or 1 tsp tamarind)1 tsp cumin seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek powder1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp sugarsalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Boil water in a sauce pan […]
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice1 big potato1 cup fresh green peas1 onion, chopped1 green chilli, chopped1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp garlic paste1/2-3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp garam masala1/2-1 tsp cumin seeds2 tbsp chopped coriander leavessalt to taste2 tbsp ghee1 tbsp oil Preparation: Wash and drain the rice and keep it aside. Peel […]
Ingredients: 250 gm okra / vendakka 1 big potato 2 onions, chopped 1/2 tsp ginger, crushed 1 tsp garlic, crushed 5 green chillies, slit 1 1/2 cup coconut milk 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper salt to taste coriander leaves, chopped 1/2 tbsp ghee 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Cut okra into 1″ pieces and keep it […]
Ingredients: 3 potatoes salt to taste oil for deep frying Preparation: Wash and peel the potatoes and cut them lengthwise to get long rectangular pieces. Soak them in water for about an hour, changing the water occasionally, 3-4 times. Boil water in a deep bowl adding enough salt. Reduce the flame and add the potatoes […]
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped 1 tsp ginger paste/ crushed 1 tsp garlic paste/ crushed 2 green chillies, slit 1 big carrot, cubed 5-6 beans, chopped 1/2 cauliflower, cut into big florets 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup green peas 2 medium tomatoes, cubed 25 gm cashew nuts 2 tsp poppy seeds 1/2 […]
Ingredients: 1 cup vellapayar / black eyed beans 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 green chillies, slit 1 onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1 cup grated coconut 1 tsp fennel seeds 3-4 shallots 1 tsp mustard seeds […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns 3 medium potatoes 3 onions, chopped 1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 tomatoes, chopped 3 green chillies, slit 4-5 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 1/2-1 tsp garam masala salt to taste oil as required chopped coriander leaves, to garnish Preparation: Boil potatoes, peel it […]
Ingredients: 1 cauliflower, cut into big florets 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 big onion, sliced 1 piece ginger 2 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 1/2 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 small tomato, chopped 2 1/2-3 cups thin coconut milk 3/4 cup thick coconut milk 1- 1 1/2 tsp […]
Ingredients: 4-5 medium crabs, cleaned 2 potatoes 1 piece ginger ( 1 tbsp) , chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3-4 green chillies, slit 1 onion, sliced 5 shallots 1 cup grated coconut 5-6 peppercorns 2 cardamoms 2 piece of cinnamon 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 2 sprig […]