My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 big potato1 cup yogurt1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder1/2 tsp crushed red chillies1 tbsp coriander leavessalt to taste Preparation: Boil the potato adding enough water. Once boiled, drain the water and let it to cool. Then peel and chop it into small cubes. In a mixing bowl, add yogurt and whisk till smooth. Then […]
Ingredients: 10-12 quail eggs / kaada mutta1 big onion, sliced1 small piece ginger, chopped6 garlic cloves, chopped2 green chillies, slit2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed1 tomato, chopped1 1/2 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp garam masala2 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: […]
Ingredients: 800 gm chicken, cleaned2 onions, thinly sliced1 ” piece ginger, sliced1 tbsp garlic, sliced3-4 green chillies, slit3 garlic cloves5+3 shallots3 tbsp coriander powder2 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala2 tomatoes, chopped2 potatoes, peeled and chopped1 1/2 cup thin coconut milk (second extract)3/4-1 cup thick coconut milk1/2 tsp mustard seeds2 […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken 1 big onion, thinly sliced1 tsp ginger, sliced7 green chillies, slit7-8 garlic cloves, sliced2 big potatoes, peeled and cubed1 tsp vinegar10 cardamoms4 cloves2 small cinnamon pieces1/2 tsp cumin seedsfennel seedscurry leaves1 tsp crushed pepper1 1/2 tsp1 1/2 cup thin coconut milk (second extract)1/2 cup thick coconut milk (first extract)salt to […]
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 […]