Writing a blog has inspired me to try out variety of dishes at home with different ingredients. I love experimenting with the things I have in my kitchen. I feel my kitchen is my space, my den- cooking needs to be enjoyed and for me it is a stress buster. Innovative cooking interests me the…
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Batata Vada or Aloo Bonda without oil.
Batata vada or Aloo bonda The monsoons for me are extremely beautiful. The sound of rain drops pitter pattering on the rooftops of houses in Kerala, with the smell of wet mud, leave a sense of comfort in my mind. The monsoons also make a perfect setting for some lovely snacks with those cups of…
Tamil Brahmin Style Sambar Powder
Idly Vada sambar combo is obviously the most famous South Indian breakfast loved by everyone. In the south there are varieties of sambar, it ranges from arachavitu sambar to no dal sambar. But at the end what makes the sambar tasty and different is the type of sambar powder use. In restaurants down south, some sambar’s are specific…
Kurukku Kalan
Kurukku Kalan: Kurukku Kalan is a famous traditional dish of Kerala and it is normally a part of onam menu.Kalan is a mix of spices,curd,yam and plantain banana.It goes very well with rice. Preparation time: approx 30 minutes: Ingredients: 2 cup sour thick curd 1/2 cup grated coconut 1 plantain banana or nendran kaya 150 gram…
Ribbon Pakkodam
Ribbon Pakkodam Ribbon Pakkodam is also known as nada thenkuzhal or ribbon murukku. It is very easy to prepare. Preparation time:approx 30 to 40 minutes Ingedients: 1 cup rice flour 3/4 cup besan or gram flour. 4 tbsp cooking oil or 2 tbsp butter and 2 tbsp oil Salt to taste. 2 tbsp red chilly…
Pacha Sambar or Green Sambar
Pacha means green in Malayalam. For this sambar the masala’s used are not fried, they are raw. This delicacy is famous in my home town- Trivandrum and is best when served with idli or dosa. Preparation time:approx 25 minutes. Ingredients: 1/2 cup thuar dhal (pressure cooked nicely). 1 tbsp tamarind paste A small piece or 1/4…
Murmura or Pori Upuma
Murmura or Pori upuma is one of the easiest snacks for all. Preparation time: Approx 10 to 12 minutes Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil 1/2 tsp mustard 1/2 tsp channa dhal 1/2 tsp urad dhal. A small piece of chopped ginger 1 chopped green chilly 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 stem curry leaves. 1/2 spoon red chilly…
Crispy dosa
This dosa recipe is different from our everyday dosa.This delicious dosa recipe is generally prepared in restaurants Crispy dosa is a winner item in my home,especially with my children. Cooking time: 2 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup raw rice 1 tbsp dehusked urad dhal 1 tbsp thuar dhal 1/2 spoon methi seeds 1/4 cup rice flakes…
Dry Cauliflower Manchurian and Hakka Noodles
Approximate cooking time: 1 hour overall. Ingredients: For Cauliflower Florets: 1 medium size cauliflower 5 tbsp all purpose flour or maida 3 tbsp corn flour 1/2 tsp white pepper powder 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder for colour Salt to taste Water to mix Oil for deep frying For Dry Sauce: 1 big capsicum 1/2 tsp…
Maladoo or Pottukadalai Ladoo or Fried gram ladoo
Maladoo is one of the favourite sweet in my family.In southern part of Kerala for engagement ceremony Maladoo is made as ritual Preparation time is 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup pottukkadalai or fried gram 1 1/4 cup sugar (adjust sweet according to your taste) 1 tsp powdered cardamom 1/2 cup melted ghee 6 cashew nuts…
Oats Idli
This is a healthy and easy breakfast for diet conscious people. Approximate cooking time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup oats 1/2 cup lapsi or broken wheat 3/4 cup curd at room temperature 1/4 cup water (more or less) 2 tbsp grated carrots 2 tbsp chopped dhaniya leaves 1 small tsp eno For seasoning: 1 tbsp…
Crispy Potatoes (Potato kara curry)
This is one of the favorite dish of my family. This dish goes well with either roti or rice. The best combination that I have discovered with the kara curry is with spicy kutty vengaya sambhar. The average cooking time is 20 minutes. Ingredients: 1/4 kg potatoes 1/2-1 tsp chilli powder Salt to taste 1…
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