” Nulliyittathu” means dropping the batter into hot oil using hand. It is similar to banana fritters, but here the bananas are mixed/mashed well with the batter…. Ingredients: 1/2 kg ripe bananas 1 cup plain flour/ maida 2 tbsp grated coconut a pinch of cardamom powder a pinch of […]
Month: January 2014
Cucumber/ Kakkirikka Dosa
Ingredients: 2 cups raw rice/ pachari 1 cup cucumber/kakkirikka, peeled and chopped 1/4 cup grated coconut 1/4 cup cooked rice water as required salt Preparation: Soak raw rice in water for 4-5 hours. Grind it with grated coconut, chopped cucumber, cooked rice and salt adding water to a smooth batter. Add enough water to make […]
Clams Stir Fry / Kakka Irachi Ularthiyathu
Ingredients: 250 gm clams/ kakka irachi/ elambakka, cleaned 15 shallots, peeled and crushed 1″ piece ginger, crushed 6 garlic cloves, crushed 1 1/2- 2 tsp crushed pepper 1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp mustard seeds curry leaves salt 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: In a pan, add cleaned clams, chilli powder, […]
Egg – Coconut Milk Curry
Ingredients: 3 hard boiled eggs, cut each into half 2 onions, chopped 1 large tomato, chopped 1/2 tsp ginger, crushed 1 tsp garlic, crushed 5 green chillies, slit 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder 1 1/2 tbsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp fennel powder 2 cup thick coconut milk salt 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped oil Preparation: […]
Strawberry Ice cream
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries 1 cup milk 3/4 cup fresh cream 1/2 cup sugar Preparation: In a blender, add strawberries, milk, fresh cream and sugar and blend well until smooth. Transfer it to any freezer proof container and place it in the freezer for 5-6 hours. Take the set ice cream out […]
Kariveppila Chicken/ Chicken with Curry Leaves
Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cut into small pieces 1 cup (8 sprigs) curry leaves 1 cup grated coconut 1 tsp pepper corns 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup onion, chopped 1 tomato, chopped 2 green chillies, chopped 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2-3/4 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder salt oil […]
Cherry Popsicles
Ingredients: 2 cups cherries 1/2 cup water 4-5 tbsp sugar (add less or more to your taste) 2-3 tbsp fresh lime juice Preparation: In a pan, add the pitted cherries, water, sugar and lime juice and cook on medium heat until the cherries are soft and cooked. Remove it from heat and cool it to […]
Kumbalanga/ Ash Gourd Pulissery
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup kumbalanga/ ashgourd/ wintermelon 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 2 shallots, sliced 3 dry red chillies 2 sprig curry leaves salt coconut oil Preparation: Peel and dice kumbalanga into small […]
Mutton Varutharacha Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg mutton, cut into pieces 2 onions, sliced 1 tomato, chopped 1 tsp garlic paste 1 tsp ginger paste 1 cup grated coconut 5-6 shallots, sliced 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 tsp chilli powder 3 tsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 2 sprig curry leaves salt oil Preparation: Heat little oil in […]
Potato and Drumstick Curry
Ingredients: 250 gm potatoes, peeled and cut into pieces 100 gm drumsticks, cut into 2″ pieces 1 tomato, chopped 1 big onion, chopped 2 green chillies, slit 1 piece ginger, crushed 4 garlic cloves, crushed 2 sprigs curry leaves 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tbsp chilli powder 1 tsp turmeric powder 3/4-1 tsp garam masala […]
Chocolate Cupcakes
Recipe Source: Joy of Baking Ingredients: 1 1/3 cup (175 gm) all purpose flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 cup boiling hot water 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (113 gm) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract Preparation: Preheat oven to 190 degree […]
Mathi/ Sardine Peera
Ingredients: 1/2 kg sardines/ mathi 2 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 3 dry red chillies 1/2 cup shallots, sliced 1 tbsp green chillies, chopped 6 garlic cloves 2 sprig curry leaves 3 kudampuli pieces/ gambooge/fish tamarind salt 2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Clean and cut sardines into pieces and keep it aside. Soak […]