My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 1 cup yam/ chena, chopped1 1/4-1 1/2 cup grated coconut1 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies1/2 tsp pepper corns1 1/2 cup yoghurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2-3 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel and chop yam into small pieces and keep it […]
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 cup yam / chena, peeled and chopped1/2 cup vanpayar / red cow peas / red beans1 1/2 – 2 tsp chilli powder1 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 cup + 1/2 cup grated coconut2 green chillies2 garlic cloves1/2 tsp cumin seeds5 shallots, sliced2 dry red chillies2 sprig curry leaves1 tsp mustard seedssalt to taste2 tbsp […]
Ingredients: 1 big raw plantain/ banana, chopped into cubes1 cup yam / chena, chopped into cubes1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp pepper powder1 1/2 cup grated coconut3/4 tsp cumin seeds3 green chillies2 cups yogurtsalt to taste1 tsp + 3/4 tsp ghee1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds3-4 dry red chillies1 sprig curry […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chana dal / kadalaparippu250 gm ashgourd / kumbalanga150 gm pumpkin / mathanga1 carrot250 gm yam / chena1 1/2 cup grated coconut, for grinding3/4 tsp cumin seeds1 cup grated coconut1 tsp turmeric powder2 tsp chilli powder, heaped1/2 cup jaggery, gratedsalt to taste1/2 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves3-4 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Soak […]
Ingredients: 2 cups elephant yam / chena, peeled and cubed1/2 cup grated coconut3 cloves garlic, crushed1/2-1 tsp chilly powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2-1 tsp tamarind pulp / small piece tamarind1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leaves2 tsp oilsalt to taste Preparation: Peel and chop yam into small cubes. In a pan, add chopped yam and cook […]
Ingredients: 500 gm yam, peeled and cubed1 cup grated coconut4-5 green chillies, slit1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp cumin seeds2 shallots, chopped2 garlic cloves, chopped1 tsp ghee3 dry red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: In a pan, add the cubed yam with chilli powder, turmeric […]
Ingredients: 1 raw plantain/ kaya, peeled and cubed 1/2- 3/4 cup yam/ chena, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup brown chickpeas /kadala, cooked 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1/2 cup grated coconut, for grinding 1/4-1/2 cup grated coconut, for roasting 1 garlic clove 2 green chillies 1/2 tsp cumin powder 1/4-1/2 tsp pepper powder 1/2 tsp […]
Ingredients: 1 large raw plantain, peeled and diced 1 1/2 cup chena/ elephan yam/ suran, peeled and diced 1/2 cup brown chickpeas / kadala 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp black pepper corns 2-3 green chillies, slit 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 1/2-2 cups grated coconut 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 […]
Ingredients: 200 gm yam/ chena 3/4-1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste 1 sprig curry leaves oil for frying Preparation: Peel off the outer skin of yam, wash it properly and then cut it into thin round slices.. In a bowl, add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric […]
Ingredients: 300 gms (2 cups) yam/ chena, peeled and cubed 1/2 cup shallots, sliced 1 tsp crushed red chillies 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves 1/2 tsp mustard seeds salt coconut oil Preparation: Cook yam/ chena with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and salt adding water. […]
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vegetables, chopped lengthwise ( I used raw bananas, carrots, drumsticks, beans, potatoes and yam) 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 3-4 green chillies 3/4-1 cup yoghurt curry leaves 1 tbsp coconut oil salt Preparation: Wash the chopped vegetables and cook it with turmeric powder and […]