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Val Papdi Gashi ( Amarakka / Avarakka )
Val Papdi Gashi ( Amarakka / Avarakka )Serves: 3You will need100 g val papdi1/2 cup tur dal1 1/2 cup water1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon oil2 potatoes, cut into cubes2 tomatoes or 2 teaspoon tamarind paste or 1/4 cup tamarind juice3/4 teas (read full article)
Aloo Tikki
Aloo TikkiMakes: 6Serves: 2 - 3You will need3 potatoes, boiled and mashed1 onion, chopped1/4 cup mint & coriander leaves, finely chopped3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/ 4 teaspoon amchur powder ( dry mango powder )3/4 (read full article)
Tamarind Chutney, Green Chutney, Mint Chutney & Red Chutney
Recipe Credit - Vimla Patil ( Author - Dal Roti )Tamarind ChutneyIngredients1/2 cup tamarind paste1/2 cup jaggery1/2 teaspoon red chilli powderSalt to tasteMethodMix all the ingredients and gently cook till well blended and bright in color. You may a (read full article)
Broad Beans ~ Chikkudukaya Tomato Curry With Lima Beans
Broad beans aka Chikkudu kaya is my all time favorite in Beans family. As a kid mom used to just steam these in cooker along with turmeric and salt and would serve them hot in a bowl as a snack. They were very delicious and we could finish the whole (read full article)
Lamb Rogan Josh
This is the very first curry I dared to make from scratch and thankfully it turned out very well! The flavours are quite rich and not too spicy, so you could add more chilli powder to suit your taste. Serves 4 850g shoulder of lamb, cut into bit (read full article)
Zunka with Drumsticks
Zunka with DrumsticksThick curry of gram flour with drumsticks - A tasty Maharashtrian dishRecipe Credit - Vimla Patil ( Author - Dal Roti )You will need2 drumsticks, peeled and cut into 5 cm pieces1 tablespoon oil1 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon (read full article)
Stir fried eggs with carrots and mint leaves
Stir fried eggs with carrots and mint leavesServes: 2You will need2 eggs, beat well2 teaspoon oil1 onion, finely sliced1/4 cup carrots, chopped1/4 cup mint or coriander leaves1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon salt (read full article)
Ghosale Humman ( Ridge Gourd Humman )
Ghosale Humman ( Ridge Gourd Humman )Serves: 2You will need2 ridge gourd ( ghossale )2 teaspoon cooking oil1 teaspoon mustard seeds3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )MethodWash, clean and remove (read full article)
Chicken Biryani ( with Jeerakasala Rice )
Chicken Biryani ( with Jeerakasala Rice )Featured here is a Chicken Biryani made out of Jeerakasala rice. Jeerakasala rice is a popular variety of aromatic rice used in Tamilnadu and Kerala. As the name suggests the grains are smaller in size like je (read full article)
Mint Raita
I am always whipping some raita or the other at home. Its just that I haven’t posted them all in this site! Plain laziness I guess. Raita are so versatile and go well with so many dishes. They can be made with so many vegetables, so having a o (read full article)
Kerala Mixture
Kerala Mixturum ChayayumIf you ever been to Kerala to visit any of your friends or relations, then there is every likelihood that you’ve tasted this mixture. Unlike the mixture you get in other part of the country this one is very very spicy hot ( (read full article)
Beetroot gravy
Beetroot gravy Ingredients Beetroot - 2 capsicum - 1 (small) onion - 2 coconut milk - 50 ml salt to taste jeera powder (cumin seed powder) - 1/2 tspn turmeric powder - 1 tspn chilli powder - 2 tspn(more if required) oil - 2 tspn Method Peel skin o (read full article)
Spicy Bhindi
Spicy BhindiServes: 3Ingredients250 g bhindi, pick tender (okra ), cut into 1 - inch pieces1 tablespoon oil250 g onions, thinly sliced3/4 teaspoon salt ( or to taste )1 teaspoon red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon turmeric powderMethodHeat oil in a frying (read full article)
Palak Pakoda ( Spinach Pakoda )
Palak Pakora ( Spinach Pakora )Makes: 9You will need1 cup spinach, chopped1 onion, chopped ( optional )1/2 cup besan ( gram flour )3 tablespoon water ( for mixing )1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder1/2 teaspoon salt ( or to t (read full article)
Stir Fried Eggs with Long Beans
Stir fried eggs with long beansServes: 2You will need2 eggs, beat well10 long beans ( chawli / achinga payar ), finely chopped2 tablespoon water2 teaspoon oil1 onion, chopped1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder ( or pepper powder )1/4 teaspoon turmeric po (read full article)
Konkani Fish Curry
Konkani Fish CurryFresh fish in a spicy, tangy coconut gravy - a coastal classicRecipe Credit - Femina ( June 2 )Preparation Time: 10 minutesCooking Time: 20 minutesServes: 3IngredientsFor the Curry:500 g bekti / pomfret1 onion, chopped2 tomatoes, ch (read full article)
Chinese Curry Sauce (Takeaway Style)
Whilst I was more than happy with the original version of this Chinese curry sauce, there was something bugging me. Mainly the little bits of garlic and ginger. I wanted a smooth sauce, so here’s my new and improved version! I hope you (read full article)
Kerala Fish Curry
Recipe & Photo Credit - The Hindu & Abhishek Basu, Executive Sous Chef, The ParkTry this ...Kerala fish curryIngredientsSeer fish: 250 gmKudam Puli (Malabar tamarind/Gamboge): 2 pieces (Kudam puli is the Malayalam word for Malabar tamarind ( (read full article)
Upkari made of '' Cabbage Undi "'
Cabbage Undi is a very famous all time favorite dish in Konkani cuisine. It’s a healthy, wholesome and favorites of all age groups.Makes 2 steel containersYou will needRaw Rice – 2 cupsShredded Cabbage ( remove thick stem ) – 250 gGrated co (read full article)
Baingan Phodo ( Baingan / Brinjal stir - fried with rice powder )
Baingan Phodo ( Baingan stir - fried with rice powder )Serves: 2You will need4 brinjal ( baingan ), cut into desired shape2 teaspoon oil1 teaspoon mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds1/2 teaspoon urad dal3/4 teaspoon red chilli powder1/4 teaspoon tu (read full article)



