My experiments in cooking…
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: 2 cups zucchini / courgette, chopped1/4 cup black eyed beans / vellapayar1/2 cup grated coconut1/4-1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1-2 green chillies, chopped1 garlic clove, crushed2 dried red chillies1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp urad dal1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak black eyed beans / vellapayar in […]
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup plain flour3/4 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp baking soda3/4-1 tsp cinnamon powder3/4 tsp mixed spice powder1/4 tsp salt2 large eggs1 big over ripe banana, mashed (about 3/4 cup )1 cup sugar1/2 cup oil3/4 cup unpeeled zucchini, finely chopped/ shredded Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Grease a loaf pan with butter […]
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta1 tbsp butter2 tsp plain flour1 cup milk3 cheese slices1 tsp garlic, chopped1 onion, chopped1 capsicum, finely chopped1 zucchini, chopped2 tomatoes2 tsp crushed chilli1 tbsp basil leaves1 tbsp celery, chopped1/2 tsp oregano1 tsp pepper powdersalt to taste2 tbsp oil Preparation: Boil water in a deep pan, add pasta, 1 tsp of oil […]
Ingredients: 2 cup zucchini, peeled and cut into small cubes300-400 gm prawns, cleaned6-7 shallots2 tsp chilli powder1/2-3/4 tsp turmeric powder1 cup grated coconut2 green chilliessmall piece ginger, crushed or finely chopped2 garlic cloves, crushed1/2 tsp cumin seeds1 tsp mustard seeds2 dry red chillies1 sprig curry leavessalt to taste1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop zucchini […]
Ingredients: 2 cups zucchini / courgette, chopped 1/4 cup black chickpeas / kadala 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/4-1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1-2 green chillies, chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 dried red chillies 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp urad dal 1 sprig curry leaves salt to […]
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini / courgette ( about 2 cups) 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/4-1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 dried red chillies 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp urad dal 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste 1 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and […]
Ingredients: 1 cup vellapayar / black eyed beans 2 cups zucchini, 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 1/2 cup zucchini / courgette 1 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 2-3 green chillies, slit 1 cup yoghurt 1 tsp mustard seeds 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds 3 dry red chillies 2 sprig curry leaves salt oil Preparation: Peel and chop zucchini into small pieces. Grind grated coconut […]
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice 1 medium zucchini / courgette, chopped into small cubes 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves 1 medium onion, sliced 1 tsp crushed pepper 1/4 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp ginger, finely chopped few curry leaves 1 tsp urad dal 1/2 tsp cumin seeds […]