Ingredients: 4-5 medium crabs, cleaned 2 potatoes 1 piece ginger ( 1 tbsp) , chopped 4 garlic cloves, chopped 3-4 green chillies, slit 1 onion, sliced 5 shallots 1 cup grated coconut 5-6 peppercorns 2 cardamoms 2 piece of cinnamon 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 2 sprig […]
Month: July 2017
Yellow Watermelon Fizz
Ingredients: 2 cups of yellow watermelon, chopped and deseeded 1 tbsp lemon juice 2 tbsp sugar (or as required) 1/2 cup cold water 1- 1 1/2 cup chilled soda Preparation: In a blender, add the chopped watermelon, lemon juice, sugar and cold water and blend well. Transfer half of this prepared juice in two serving […]
Bhindi Raita / Okra Raita
Ingredients: 250 gm okra/ bhindi/ vendakka, finely chopped 1 cup yoghurt 2 green chillies, finely chopped 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp chaat masala 1/4 tsp mustard seeds a pinch of asafoetida 1 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped salt to taste 2-3 tsp oil Preparation: Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add finely […]
Kozhi Choru / Malabar Chicken Rice
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken 2 medium onions, sliced 2 green chillies, slit 4 garlic cloves, crushed small piece ginger, crushed 2 medium tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp coriander powder 1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp fennel powder 1/2 tsp garam masala 1 bay leaf 2 cardamoms 4 cloves 1 cinnamon 7-8 […]
Mathi / Sardine Roast
Ingredients: Ingredients: 1/2 kg mathi/ sardines 2 onions, thinly sliced small piece ginger, chopped 5 garlic cloves, chopped 3 green chillies, chopped 1 sprig curry leaves 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 piece kudampuli 1/2 tsp pepper powder salt to taste 2 tbsp oil Preparation: Clean and […]
Strawberry Banana Donuts
Ingredients: 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup milk 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 1/4 cup oil 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped Preparation: Preheat oven to 180 degree celcius. Lightly spray the doughnut pan with baking spray and keep it aside. In a large […]
Kumbalanga Muthari Payasam / Ash Gourd Ragi Payasam
Ingredients: 3/4-1 cup muthari/ ragi seeds 1 cup grated coconut 1 cup kumbalanga/ ash gourd, cubed or scooped 2 tbsp kadalaparippu / chana dal 1- 1 1/2 cup sugar (or as required) 2 cardamom, crushed 1 tbsp cashew nuts 1 tsp ghee salt to taste Preparation: Wash and soak ragi/ muthari in water for 3-4 […]
Custard Apple Ice cream
Ingredients: 2 big custard apples/ seethappazham ( 1 cup custard apple pulp ) 1 1/2 cup whipping cream/ heavy cream 1/2 cup condensed milk, or as required 1/2 tsp vanilla essence (optional) Preparation: Remove seeds from custard apples and take out its pulp/ flesh. In a bowl, add the whipping cream and whip until it forms […]
Muringakka Chakkakuru Manga Paal Curry / Drumstick , Jackfruit Seed and Mango Curry in Coconut Milk
Ingredients: 2 drumsticks / muringakka 10 jackfruit seeds/ chakkakuru, thinly sliced 1 raw mango/ pacha manga, chopped into cubes 1 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 cups of thin coconut milk 1 cup thick coconut milk salt to taste 1/2 tsp mustard seeds 2 shallots, sliced 2 dry […]
Kara Chutney / Spicy Red Chutney
Ingredients: 1 cup shallots 1 tomato, chopped 3-4 dry red chillies small gooseberry sized tamarind salt to taste 1 tsp mustard seeds 3/4 tsp urad dal 1 sprig curry leaves 3 tbsp oil Preparation: Grind together shallots, tomato, dry red chillies, tamarind and salt to a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan and splutter […]
Methi / Fenugreek Leaves Idli
Ingredients: 1 1/2- 2 cups idli batter 1/2 cup fenugreek leaves/ uluvayila/ methi leaves, cleaned 2 green chillies, finely chopped 1/4 tsp cumin seeds 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp oil Preparation Remove the methi leaves from its stem and wash them thoroughly. Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add […]
Koorka / Chinese Potato – Chicken Roast
Ingredients: 1/2 kg chicken, cut into pieces 1 1/2 cup koorka/ chinese potato, cleaned 2 onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped 4 green chillies, slit 5-6 garlic cloves, crushed 2 sprig curry leaves 1 1/2-2 tsp chilli powder 3/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp coriander powder 1 tsp pepper powder 1 tsp garam […]