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Spicy Egg Pakoras  Ingredients 3 hard boiled eggs ( slice vertically to 4)1 cup gram flour1 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp ginger choppedAn onion (chopped) 1 green chilli (chopped)Few curry leaves (chopped)Salt to tasteOil for fryingMethodSlice the hard boiled eggs vertically (4) . Mix all the other ingredients .Add some water to get a thick batter. ***Heat oil in a pan / deep fryer. Dip an egg slice in the batter & deep fry . Remove using a slotted spoon & drain on a kitchen paper.... [Lire la suite]

Carrot Halwa Ingredients500g carrots (peel & grated )700 ml milk 180 g sugar 2 tbsp  sweetened condensed milk2 tbsp gheeRaisins & cashews1/2 tsp cardomom powder (elaichi)Oil/ ghee for frying raisins & cashews.MethodWash , peel & grate garrots.Gently heat milk , sugar &  grated carrots.When it becomes thick, add condensed milk & mix well . When the mixture leaves the sides of the pan, remove from fire . Add cardomom powder & ghee.Mix well with a wooden spatule.  Pat it onto a... [Lire la suite]

Jaipuri Okra Fritters Ingredients Lady's finger - 20 (julienned) 1 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tbsp coriander powderA pinch of garam masalaJuice of half lemonSalt to taste***2 tbsp gram flour2 tbsp rice flour1 tbsp corn flourSalt to tasteChopped coriader leavesOil for fryingMethodWash & completely dry the okra's.Cut them into sticks.(Even the knife must be dried)Marinate them with all the spices & keep aside.***Mix all the flour & make a thick batter with... [Lire la suite]

Gulab Jamun Ingredients150g cream cheese ( Philadelphia)4 tbsp flour2 tbsp milk powder1/2 tsp baking powder** for syrup**2 cups sugar1 cup water1/2 tsp cardomom powderFew strands of saffron ***MethodMix first four ingredients to get a stiff dough.Grease ur palm & make berry sized balls./Keep aside for 20 mn.Heat oil in a pan & deep fry them . Roll them while frying so that all the sides are golden brown.Drain & keep aside to cool . ***Prepare syrup in a thick bottomed vessel.When the syrup is thick , add saffron... [Lire la suite]

Cougettes FrittersIngredientsA courgette (peeled & finely grated)An onion (chopped)1 green chilli (chopped)1 tsp chopped ginger2 eggs (beaten)200g flour  20g grated parmessan cheese2 springs of curry leaves / coriander leaves (chopped)1/2 tsp baking powderSalt to taste***Oil for fryingMethodWash, peel & grate courgette.Sqeeze out the juice & trasfer to a mixing bowl.Add all the other ingredients, mix well & keep aside. Heat oil in a frying pan .Pour 1 tbsp full of the batter. Cook both sides of the... [Lire la suite]

Carrot Fritters Ingredients3 carrots (peeled & finely grated)3 shallots (chopped)An onion (chopped)2 green chillies (chopped)2 tsp chopped gingerAn egg120 g bread crumbs2 tbsp flour 1 tsp coriander powder2 springs of curry leaves / coriander leaves ( chopped)Salt to taste***Oil for fryingMethodWash, peel & grate carrots.Sqeeze out the juice & trasfer to a mixing bowl.Add all the other ingredients, mix well & fry immediatelyMake berry sized balls  & flatten into a disc.Heat oil in... [Lire la suite]

Mushroom Onion Vada Ingredients200g fresh button mushroom ( champignons de Paris) 2 garlic cloves(chopped)A green chilli (chopped)A pinch of saltFew Curry leaves (chopped)4 finely sliced onions1 tsp chilli powderAn egg1 tsp chopped ginger1 tsp salt1 cup gram flour2 tbsp rice flourCurry leaves / coriander leaves ( chopped)Oil for fryingMethodWash & slice button mushrooms.Heat oil in a pan & fry mushrooms with salt, garlic & green chilli.(3mn)Keep aside to cool. Meanwhile  mix the other ingredients... [Lire la suite]

Tel Pitha        Ingredients 1 cup rice powder1/2 cup semolina1/2 cup flour 1 cup sugar1 tbsp grated coconut / dessicated coconutA pinch of crushed fennel seedsA pinch of salt 1/4 tsp baking powderLuke warm water  Oil for frying MethodMix all the ingredients to get a semi - thick dough.Cover & set aside for 20 mn. If the mixture is thick , add some more water.*** Heat oil in a frying pan. Take a spoonfull of batter & fry.  Using a slotted spoon splash... [Lire la suite]

Ammini Kozhukatta Ingredients2 cups rice powder11/2 water50g ghee / butterSalt to taste*To grind*4 shallots (chopped)1 cup freshly grated coconut / dessicated coconut1 tsp cumin seeds1 green chilliFew curry leaves1/2 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powderA pinch of hing**To temper** 1 tsp mustard seeds1 tsp urad dal seeds1dried red chilliCurry leaves   Oil (coconut oil)Method Boil water & add rice powder.Then add salt & chopped butter.Mix well with a wooden spatule & remove from fire .Set aside to... [Lire la suite]

Spicy Okra Fritters  Ingredients Lady's finger - 201 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1 tbsp coriander powder1 tsp ginger + garlic paste2 tbsp flour2 tbsp rice flour An egg white (beaten)Salt to tasteCurry LeavesOil for fryingMethodWash & completely dry the okra's.Cut them into thin rings.(Even the knife must be dried)Mix them with all the spices & flours, salt & egg white.***Heat oil in a pan / deep fryer. Fry marinated okra rings to golden brown. Remove... [Lire la suite]