Ingredients: 1 cup kumbalanga / ash gourd/ winter melon, chopped 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 cup yoghurt 3 green chillies 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 sprig curry leaves 2 dry red chillies salt oil Preparation: Peel and chop kumbalanga into small pieces and cook it in a pan adding 2 slit green […]
Month: March 2016
Kappa Kadala Puzhukku / Black Chickpeas With Tapioca
Ingredients: 1 kg tapioca / kappa 1 1/2 cup kadala / black chickpeas 1 1/2 cup grated coconut 3-4 green chillies 1 tsp cumin seeds 4 garlic cloves 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp mustard seeds 1-2 sprig curry leaves 2 dry red chillies salt to taste 1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Soak black chickpeas/ […]
Chicken Loaf
Ingredients: 1/2 kg boneless chicken 2 eggs 1 onion, finely chopped 1 1/2 tsp garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp ginger, finely chopped 4 green chillies, finely chopped 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped 2 tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped 3 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp pepper powder 2 tsp oil […]
Pacha Kurumulaku Aracha Chicken Fry / Chicken Fry With Green Peppercorn
Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken 1 egg 4 shallots 2 tbsp green peppercorns/ pacha kurumulaku 4 garlic cloves 1 piece ginger a pinch of turmeric powder 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 tsp garam masala 2 tbsp coriander leaves 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil for frying Preparation: Cut and clean chicken into pieces. Grind […]
Chicken Bread Rolls
Ingredients: 13-15 bread slices 250 gm chicken 1 big onion, finely chopped 2 green chillies, chopped 1 tsp ginger paste 1 tsp garlic paste few curry leaves few coriander leaves 1 tsp pepper powder 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/4 tsp turmeric powder salt to taste 2 eggs bread crumbs as required […]
Dragon Chicken
Ingredients: 500 gm boneless chicken For marination: 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce 1 1/2 tsp red chilli sauce / red chilli paste 1 egg white 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1/2 tsp chilli powder 2 tbsp cornflour salt to taste For Sauce: 15 cashew nuts 2 dry red chillies 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped 1 tsp […]
Guava Panna Cotta
Ingredients: For Panna Cotta: 1 cup milk 1 cup fresh cream 1/2 tbsp gelatin 2 tbsp cold water 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence For Guava Jelly: 3/4 tbsp gelatin 2 tbsp cold water 1 […]
Chikku / Sapota Pudding
Ingredients: 5-6 chikku / sapota / chikoo 500 ml milk 1/2-3/4 tin condensed milk 8-10 gm china grass sugar as required Preparation: Soak china grass in 1/2 cup of water for 10 minutes. Peel off the chikoos and puree 4-5 chikoos using a blender and finely chop the remaining chikoos. Keep it aside. In a […]
Rainbow Popsicles
Ingredients: 2 kiwifruits 12 strawberries, hulled and chopped 1 mango, chopped 25-30 blueberries Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped strawberries and blend well adding 1-2 tbsp water until smooth. Fill a layer of this strawberry puree in popsicle molds and freeze for 30-40 minutes. Then blend the chopped mangoes adding 1 tbsp water and […]
Fruit Cream Delight
Ingredients: 300 ml fresh cream 150 ml condensed milk 1 cup biscuits, powdered 2 cups fresh fruits, chopped (mango, strawberries, banana, kiwi fruit) Preparation: Combine together fresh cream and condensed milk in a mixing bowl. In small serving bowls or glasses, make a layer of powdered biscuits. Pour little cream mixture over this biscuit layer and […]
Avocado Ice cream
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 can/ 397 gm/ 14 oz condensed milk 1 1/2 tsp vanilla essence Preparation: Cut avocados into half and scoop out the flesh. Blend this avocados with 1 cup heavy cream until smooth using a blender. Transfer this to a large bowl and add condensed […]
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Ingredients: 8 strawberries, chopped 1 large banana, chopped 2-3 tbsp honey/ sugar 1 1/4 cup chilled milk 1/4 cup yoghurt Preparation: In a blender, add all the ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into serving glasses and serve immediately…