My experiments in cooking…
Ingredients: 2 cups vellarikka / yellow cucumber12-15 shallots2 green chillies, chopped1 1/2-2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder3/4 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdergooseberry sized tamarind1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds4 dry red chillies1 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cut into pieces1 1/2 cup vellarikka/ yellow cucumber2 onions, sliced1 tbsp crushed ginger1 tbsp crushed garlic3 green chillies, slit2 tomatoes , chopped1 tbsp coriander powder2 tbsp chilli powder1 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste2 sprigs curry leaves1/2 tsp fennel seeds1 cinnamon piece2 cloves2 cardamoms4 tbsp oil […]
Ingredients: 2 cups yellow cucumber / vellarikka1 large ripe mango / mambazham3 green chillies, slit1 tsp turmeric powder1/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 cup grated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds1 1/2 cup yogurt, beaten1 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Ingredients: 1/2 kg vellarikka / yellow cucumber1 cup grated coconut1/2 tsp cumin seeds6-7 shallots2 green chillies, slit3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Ingredients: 1 small raw plantain, peeled and cut into cubes10 long beans / achinga payar, cut into 1 inch pieces1 zucchini, peeled and cut into cubes5 ivy gourd/ kovakka, cut into half1 cup yellow cucumber / vellarikka, peeled and cut into cubes1 medium bitter gourd / pavakka, cut into small pieces1 1/2 cup grated coconut1/2 […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup yellow cucumber / vellarikka3 garlic cloves, crushed4-5 shallots, crushed1 sprig curry leaves1/4 tsp turmeric powder1-1 1/2 tsp red chilli flakes / crushed red chillies ( as required)salt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Peel off the skin of vellarikka, remove its seeds and chop into small pieces. […]
Ingredients: 1 medium vellarikka / yellow cucumber ( 2 cups)1 cup prawns, cleaned1 big tomato, cubed 2 green chillies1 1/4 cup grated coconut1/2-1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp coriander powder3/4 tsp turmeric powder6-7 shallots2 tbsp tamarind juice2 sprig curry leaves1-2 dry red chillies1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel […]
Ingredients: 1/2 kg beef, cut into pieces 1 big onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 3 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp turmeric powder 2 1/2-3 tsp chilli powder 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tsp garam masala 1 1/2 cup vellarikka/ yellow cucumber 3/4-1 cup grated coconut 3 garlic […]
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vanpayar / red beans 250 gm vellarikka / yellow cucumber 1 cup grated coconut 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp turmeric powder a pinch of cumin seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 3 dry red chillies 1/2 tsp mustard seeds salt to taste 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak the vanpayar in water overnight and […]
Ingredients: 2 cups / 1/2 of 1 big yellow cucumber / vellarikka 3 garlic cloves, crushed 2 green chillies, slit 1/2-3/4 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/4 cup grated coconut salt to taste 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel off the skin of vellarikka, remove its seeds and cut it […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup vellarikka / yellow cucumber 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 green chillies 1 cup yoghurt 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds 2 shallots 2-3 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves salt oil Preparation: Peel and chop vellarikka into small cubes. Grind […]
Ingredients: 1 small vellarikka / yellow cucumber 18-20 chakkakuru / jackfruit seeds 1 small onion, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1-2 green chillies, slit 1 tbsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 cup grated coconut 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil Preparation: Peel and chop the vellarikka into small […]