Ingredients: 3 cups whipping cream, chilled 1 tin condensed milk 1 tsp vanilla essence 1-1 1/2 cup dates, chopped 1/4 cup dates syrup Preparation: In a bowl, add the whipping cream, condensed milk and vanilla essence and beat using an electric beater until thick and creamy. Add the chopped dates into this and fold gently. […]
Month: January 2017
Pavakka / Bitter Gourd Pachadi
Ingredients: 1 big bitter gourd/ pavakka/ kaipakka 1/2 cup grated coconut 2 green chillies 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1 cup yoghurt 3/4 tsp mustard seeds 2 dry red chillies 1 sprig curry leaves salt to taste oil Preparation: Cut bitter gourd into thin round slices. Heat 1/2 cup of oil in a pan and fry […]
Chicken Bread Pockets
Ingredients: 10 slices of bread 250 gm boneless chicken pieces 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp pepper powder 1 onion, finely chopped 1 small capsicum, finely chopped 1 green chilly, chopped 1 tsp chilli sauce 1 tbsp tomato sauce 1/2 tsp soy sauce 1 tsp cornflour 2 eggs, beaten bread crumbs as required salt to […]
Kallummakkaya Theeyal / Mussels Cooked in a Roasted Coconut Gravy
Ingredients: 30 kallummakkaya/ mussels, cleaned 1 cup grated coconut 15 shallots 2-3 green chillies, chopped 3 big garlic cloves, chopped 1 tbsp ginger, chopped 2-3 sprig curry leaves 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbspĀ + 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder 1- 1 1/2 tbsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tbsp tamarind […]
Lamingtons
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 113 gm unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla essence 1/2 cup milk, at room temperature Chocolate icing/ frosting: 3 1/2 cups icing sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1/2 […]
Pineapple Pickle / Pineapple Achar
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup pineapple, chopped into small pieces 1 tsp ginger, sliced 6-8 garlic cloves, sliced 2 green chillies, chopped 2 tsp chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp fenugreek powder 1/4 tsp asafoetida 1 sprig curry leaves 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 1 tbsp vinegar salt to taste 2-3 tbsp gingelly oil Preparation: […]
Almond Brownies
Recipe Source: Fondbites Bake Along Ingredients: 118 gm unsalted butter 135 gm dark chocolate 2 large eggs 95 gm brown sugar 95 gm brown sugar, powdered 68 gm fresh cream 75 gm all purpose flour 68 gm almond meal 1/2 cup silvered almonds, toasted Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180 degree celcius. Grease a non […]
Celery Rice / Celery Pulao
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup basmati rice 150 gm celery 2 green chillies, chopped 3 cups vegetable stock/ chicken stock 1/2 tsp fenenl seeds 2 tbsp butter 4 garlic cloves, sliced 5-6 almonds/ badam, sliced 2 tbsp ghee 1/4 cup fried onion a pinch of saffron (optional) salt to taste Preparation: Soak basmati rice in water […]
Chicken Bezule / Mangalorean Street Food
Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped 2 sprig curry leaves 3 green chillies 1 ” piece ginger 5 garlic cloves 2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp garam masala a pinch/ few drops of red food color 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp yoghurt 1 tbsp plain flour 1 1/2-2 tbsp rice flour […]
Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients: 4 cups watermelon, chopped into small pieces 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 3 cups of cold water ice cubes as needed Preparation: In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water and sugar to a boil over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the flame and […]
Njandu Kadumbu / Njandu Pidi / Steamed Rice Dumplings in Crab Gravy
Ingredients: For Kadumbu (Rice dumplings) 2 cups rice flour 1/2 cup grated coconut 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1 small onion, chopped 2 cups of water salt For Crab Gravy: 4 medium crabs, cleaned 1 cup grated coconut 1 tbsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 3/4-1 tbsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 3 shallots […]
Nutella French Toast Rolls
Ingredients: 10 bread slices 10 tsp nutella 1 large egg 1 1/2 tbsp mik 1 tsp cinnamon powder 1/4 cup sugar 2-3 tbsp butter, for frying Preparation: In a plate, combine the sugar and cinnamon powder and keep it aside. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk until combined. Remove crust from each slice […]