septembre 2013

Vendakka  MasalaIngredients250g lady's finger / Okra2 onions (sliced)1 tsp ginger paste1 tsp garlic paste1 tbsp coriander powder1/2 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp garam masalaCurry leaves Oil for fryingMethod Heat oil in a pan & fry cumin seeds.Add chopped onions & fry till light golden brown.Add chopped okra's & fry on a medium flame.Then add ginger-garlic paste + salt + chilli powder +turmeric powder+ coriander powder. Cover & cook on low flame for 5mn. When cooked, garnish... [Lire la suite]

Cabbage- Beans ThoranIngredients1/2 cabbage thinly slicedHandfull of french beans (chopped 1cm sticks)2 tbsp dessicated coconut/ freshly grated coconut2 green chillies (half slit)1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp salt ***2 onions thinly sliced 1 tbsp oil.1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp urud dal seeds1/2 glass waterCurry leaves  MethodMix the first six ingredients in a large bowl. Heat oil in a skillet & add mustard seeds.When it pops, add urud dal seeds.When it turns light golden brown, add sliced onions.When it turns light golden brown,... [Lire la suite]

Movie : Saawariya (2007)Actors : Ranbir Kapoor & Sonam KapoorSong : Thode Badmash by Shreya Ghoshal

Sweet Potato Crumpets IngredientsHalf of a sweet potato(small)1 cup milk + 1 cup water1/4 tsp nutmeg powder***300g flour3 eggs (beaten)1tsp salt250ml water125ml luke warm milk5g fresh yeastMethodWash , peel & cut sweet potato in cubes.Cook it in a milk & water.When cooked, mash it in a blender & add nutmeg powder. Dilute yeast in luke warm milk. Keep aside for 10mn.Mix first four ingredients (without any lumps) in a bowl .Add milk & stir again. Keep aside for half an hour.Heat a nonstick pan / griddle... [Lire la suite]

Vashala Cheera Parippu CurryIngredients1/2 tsp cumin seeds1/4 tsp turmeric powder 2 tbsp freshly grated coconutFew tender shoots of Malabar spinach(chopped)1 cup lentils (parippu)2 garlic cloves1 tsp cumin seeds1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp tumeric powder1 tsp saltFor seasoning1 tbsp grated coconut1 tsp mustard seeds1 dried red chilliCurry leaves Method Grind the first three ingredients into smooth paste & keep aside.Wash & chop spinach leaves.Cook lentils with sufficient amount of water with garlic & cumin seeds. When... [Lire la suite]

Cherupayar Kootukari Ingredients 3 tbsp grated coconut / dessicated coconut 3 shallots 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 green chilli 1/2 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp water Curry leaves *** 1cup green gram (Cherupayar/ Moong daal) 1 big plantain (cut in cubes)1/2 tsp red chilli powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 3 tbsp coconut oil / veg oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 dried red chilli 1/2 tsp cumin powder Chopped coconut pieces(optional) Salt to taste Curry leaves Method  Soak green gram overnight & cook it with a pinch of turmeric.Coarsely... [Lire la suite]

Moringa Sambar  Ingredients 3 tbsp freshly grated coconut/ dessicated coconut 1 tbsp Sambar powder1 tbsp oil1 cup - Yellow lentils/Toor dal /Thuvaraparippu  3 shallots (chopped)2 tomatoes (chopped)2 MoringaSalt to taste Lemon size tamarind pulp Coriander leavesFresh curry leavesFor seasoning 1 tsp mustard seeds1 dried red chilli Few curry leaves2 tbsp oil MethodHeat oil in a pan & roast coconut to golden brown.Then add sambar powder & fry for a while.Remove from fire & set aside to cool.Grind them to... [Lire la suite]

Sweet Potato PradamanIngredients1 medium sized sweet potato (mashed)   5 cubes of jagerry2cups of coconut milk A pinch of saltA pinch cardomom powderApinch of nutmeg powderApinch of cinnamon powderRaisins/Almonds / Cashews / CoconutGheeMethodGently heat jaggery & water to make a thick syrup.Strain it & keep aside.Wash, peel & cut the sweet potato in cubes.Cover & cook it with a pinch of salt & a little water When cooked, mash it & keep aside.Heat ghee in a thick bottomed vessel. Fry mashed... [Lire la suite]