My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkin/ mathanga, peeled and chopped2 tomato, chopped2 green chillies, chopped1 1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste1 – 1 1/2 cup yogurt1 tsp sugar1 tsp mustard seeds4 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leaves Preparation:
Ingredients: 2 cup pumpkin/ mathanga , cut into pieces1/4 kg jaggery2 cup thin coconut milk4 tbsp sago/ chawwari1 cup thick coconut milka pinch of salt3 tbsp ghee1 tbsp sliced coconut1 tbsp cashew nuts1 tbsp raisins Preparation:
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 pumpkin, chopped1/4 cup grated coconut1 tbsp urad dal3-4 dry red chilliessmall piece tamarindsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavesa pinch of asafoetida1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and cut them into small pieces and keep it aside. Heat 2 tsp oil in a pan and add urad dal and […]
Ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin / mathanga, peeled and chopped into small pieces1 cup sprouted green gram / mulappicha cherupayar1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies2 shallots1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Crush together grated coconut, green chillies, shallots and cumin seeds and keep it aside. […]
Ingredients: 250 gm pumpkin/ mathanga250 gm jaggery1 cup raw rice / pachari2 1/2 -3 tbsp plain flour2 tbsp sliced coconut1/2 tsp cardamom powder1/4 tsp salt1 tsp black sesame seeds2 tbsp gheeoil for frying Preparation: Peel and chop the pumpkin into pieces and pressure cook it adding little water till soft and then mash it and […]
Ingredients: 350 gm pumpkin1 cup sugar1 1/4-1 1/2 cup wheat flour1 tsp cardamom powder1/4 tsp baking sodaa pinch of saltoil for frying Preparation: Peel and chop the pumpkin into pieces and pressure cooker it adding little water for 2 whistles. Open the cooker and mash well. Then add sugar, mix well and let it cook […]
Ingredients: 1 cup kumbalanga / ashgourd, peeled and cubed1 cup mathanga / pumpkin, peeled and cubed1/2 cup black eyed beans/ vellapayar ( 1 cup cooked)2-3 green chillies, slit3/4-1 cup semi thick coconut milk (second extract)1/2 cup thick coconut milk1-2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak the black eyed beans overnight and […]
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup plain flour1 tsp baking powder1/2 cup light brown sugar1/2 tsp salt1 tsp mixed spice powder1/2 cup pumpkin puree2 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted1 large egg For the glaze: 1 cup icing sugar1 tsp mixed spice powder1 tbsp milk (add more if required to get the desired consistency)1/2 tsp vanilla essence Preparation: […]
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cup plain flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp baking powder1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2-3/4 tsp mixed spice powder1/4 tsp salt2 eggs3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup brown sugar1/2 cup oil1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree1/2 cup milk Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Line a 12 hole cupcake tin with paper cases. In a large […]
Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkin, peeled and sliced2 garlic cloves1 onion, thinly sliced1/2- 3/4 tsp crushed peppersalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp oil / butter1 tbsp fresh cream Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and add thinly sliced onion and saute well. Add garlic cloves to this and saute well. Add sliced pumpkin, crushed pepper and salt […]
Ingredients: 2 cup ripe pumpkin, peeled and cubed1 1/2 cup milk1 1/2 cup plain flour1 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt3 large eggs1/2 cup oil1 1/2 cup sugar, powdered1/2-1 tsp vanilla essence1/4 tsp baking soda2 tsp vinegar Preparation: Peel and cut pumpkin into cubes and cook it adding milk till done. Keep it aside to cool. […]