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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]

65 Ingredients5 tbsp gram flour 2 tbsp rice flour / corn flour2 tsp tomato puree1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp crushed cumin seeds 1/2 tsp ginger paste1/2 tsp garlic paste1/2 cauliflower(gobi)Salt to tasteCurry leaves / Coriander leavesOil for fryingMethodKeep aside.Separate the cauliflower florets. Mix with 1 tsp salt & steam for 6 min.Strain & use this water to make a thick batter.Mix it with cooked florets & keep aside.***Heat oil in a pan / deep fryer. Fry cauliflower florets to golden brown. Remove using a... [Lire la suite]

Beef Vol-au-VentsIngredients 2  puff pastriesBeaten eggFor fillingA carrotA small beet A small piece of ginger1 garlic clove1 green chilli (chopped)2 tbsp oil250g minced meat / 4 steaks2 onions (chopped)1 tomato (chopped) / 1 tbsp tomato sauce1 tsp chilli powder1 tbsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powderChopped coriander leavesGaram masalaSalt to tasteMethodBlend carrot, beet , ginger, garlic & chilli in a chopper & keep aside.Heat oil in a pan.Add chopped onions & fry until translucent.Add chopped... [Lire la suite]

Chocolate Avocado TruffleIngredientsAn Avocado (medium size)200g black chocolate100g sugar20 g orange zestA pinch of cinnamon powder1 tbsp rum (optional)Unsweetened cocoa powderMethodMelt chocolate in a microwave oven.Blend avocado pulp & vanilla sugar in a food processor.Mix it with a melted chocolate, orange zest, cinnamon powder & rum.Cover with a cling film & keep in the refrigerator (2 hours) until firm.Scoop up 2 tsp of the mixture & make a ball. Toss the truffles in chocolate powder.Tuffels... [Lire la suite]

 Malai Ladoo Ingredients250 g Ricotta cheese1 cup milk powder2 tbsp gram flour (roasted)1 cup sugarA pinch of saffronHalf cup milk5 cardomom pods3 tbsp sugarChopped Pistachios MethodDry roast gram flour & keep aside to cool.Mix it with a cup of sugar & cardomom powder.Dilute saffron strands in milk. Take ricotta cheese in a heavy bottomed vessel. Add saffron milk & milk powder to it & mix with a wooden spatule.Stir continuously over medium heat.When it thickens, add gramflour & sugar.When the... [Lire la suite]

Beetroot Parippu VadaIngredients2 cups yellow split dal (kadala parippu)A small beet(chopped)3 shallots (chopped)An onion (chopped)2 green chillies (chopped)2 tsp chopped ginger2 pinches of Asafoetida Powder (Hing)2 springs of curry leaves / coriander leaves ( chopped)Salt to tasteOil for fryingMethodWash, peel & blend beetroot in a chopper.Soak dal in water for five hours.Drain it & leave aside to dry.Keep a spoonfull of dal aside.Coarsely grind  dal with chillies & ginger in a blender.Then add... [Lire la suite]