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Egg Kothu Porotta

2012-02-12T21:57:00.000-08:00

1.Porotta-3
2.Egg-2
3.Onion(chopped)-2
Ginger(chopped)-1ts
Garlic(chopped)-1tsp
Green chilly-2
4.Carrot(chopped)-1small
Frozen green peas-a handful
Tomato(chopped)-1small
5.Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala powder-1/4tsp
6.Coconut oil-1tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves-2springs
7.Salt

Cut porotta into small pieces.

Heat oil in a pan and sputter mustard seeds.
Add onions,ginger, garlic,curry leaves and green chilly.Fry till translucent.
Add masalas and fry for a minute.
Add carrot, green peas and chopped tomato.Adjust salt and cook for 5 minutes.Add porotta peaces and mix well.
Add beaten egg and Saute until dry and separated from another.

Oatmeal Yogurt Muffins With Nutella Filling

2012-02-12T08:11:00.000-08:00

1.Oatmeal(powdered)-3/4cup
All purpose flour-3/4cup
Baking powder-1/2tsp
Baking Soda-1/8tsp
Salt-a pinch
2.Eggs-2
Sugar-3/4cup
Refined oil-1/2cup
Vanilla essence-1/2tsp
3. Yogurt-1/2cup
4.Nutella-12tsp

Preheat oven to 170 degrees.
Line a muffin pan with paper liners.
Sift together oatmeal,all purpose flour,baking powder,baking soda and salt.
In a mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.Add in vegetable oil and vanilla essence.Beat well.Add dry ingredients alternately with yogurt.Stir until just blended.
Keep it aside for 15 minutes.Spoon batter and nutella into the prepared muffin cups,about 3/4 full.

Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.(25-30 minutes.)

Sending this to Healthy Diet Event ~ Baked Goodies hosted by Raji

Dates Pickle

2012-02-11T00:09:00.000-08:00

1.Dates-1/2kg (chopped)
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Water-2cups
Salt
2.Garlic(chopped0-1/2cup
Ginger(chopped)-1/4cup
Green chilly-3
4.Chilly powder-2tsp
Asafoetida powder (kayam)-1/4tsp
Fenugreek powder (uluva podi)-1/4tsp
5.Gingelly oil-2tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves-4springs
6.Vinegar-6tbsp

Cook dates with water ,turmeric powder and salt.It become a thick consistency swichoff flame and keep it aside.
Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Add curry leaves,ginger ,garlic and green chilly.Saute for 2 minutes.Add chilly powder and fry for few seconds.Add cooked dates asafoetida powder and fenugreek powder.Adjust salt and allow it to a boil.
Add vinegar and adjust salt.Remove from heat.Serve with rice.Keep refrigerated.

Ethakka Appam /Pazham Pori /Banana Fritters

2012-02-03T00:14:00.000-08:00

1.Ethapazham/Ripe Plantain-3 (split lengthwise)
2.Rice Flour-1/4cup
All purpose flour-3/4cup
Baking soda-a pinch
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Cardamom powder-1/2tsp
Sugar-1&1/2tbsp
Salt-1/8 tsp
Water(milk)
3.Oil-for frying

Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.Add water/milk to form a thick batter (idly batter consistency)
Heat oil in a kadai.
Dip each pieces in batter and deep fry until golden.

Reposting for Valentines Day event

2012-02-01T23:06:00.000-08:00

Sending following entries to Valentines Day @Anzzcafe and Valentines Day event @Teenz Yummy Delights

Double Chocolate Brownie

Molten Lava Cake

M&M's Cookies

Mini Pavlova

Easy Cheese Cake

Tender Coconut Pudding

Double Chocolate Brownie

2012-01-31T04:07:00.000-08:00

1.All purpose flour-1cup
Coco powder-1tbsp(optioonal)
2.Butter-100gms
Baking Chocolate-125gms
Chocolate chips-75gms
3.Eggs-3
Sugar-2/3cup

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.Line a baking an with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt chocolate using double boiler.Once chocolate melts remove from heat and add butter.Mix until butter melts.
In a large mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.Add chocolate-butter mix ,flour and coco powder.Mix until well incorporated. Mix in chocolate chips.Spread the batter into the prepared pan.

Bake at 180 degree C for 25minutes or until set.
When cool cut into desired shapes and store in an airtight container.

Serve with vanilla ice cream.

Pepper Chicken Roast

2012-01-30T23:20:00.000-08:00

1.Chicken-750gms
Lemon juice-1tbsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Pepper Powder-1&1/2tbsp
Salt
3.Onion(sliced)-3
Garlic cloves(sliced)-3
Ginger(chopped)-1tbs
Green chilly-2
Tomato(sliced)-1
Thengakothu(coconut pieces)-1/4cup
4.Coconut oil-1tbs
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Fennel seeds-1/2tsp
Cloves-3
Cinnamon-1piece
Cardamom-2
5.Curry leaves-2springs
Coriander leaves(chopped)-1tbsp

Marinate chicken pieces with lemon juice,turmeric powder,pepper powder and salt.Keep it aside for an hour.

Heat 1tbsp coconut oil in a pan.Splutter mustard seeds,fennel seeds,cloves ,cinnamon and cardamom.
Add onions, green chilly ,ginger ,garlic and coconut pieces.Fry until golden brown.Add marinated chicken pieces and fry on high flame for 2-3 minutes.Add tomato pieces and curry leaves.Cover and cook on low flame for 12-15 minutes.Stir 5-6 times during cooking.
Then open it and cook until gravy thickens. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Unakka Kappa Vevichathu (Dried Tapioca)

2012-01-28T21:54:00.000-08:00

1.Unakka kappa-3cups
Turmeric powder-1tsp
Water-5cups
Salt
2.Red gram(Vanpayar)-1/2cup
Water
Salt
3.Shredded Coconut-1cup
Cumin seeds-1tsp
Garlic-4cloves
Turmeric Powder-1/4tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Green Chilly-2
4.Coconut oil-2tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Dry red chilly-2
Curry Leaves

Wash and soak dried tapioca and red gram separately in water overnight.Cook tapioca with 5-6cups water.Strain water and again add fresh water to it.Add turmeric powder and salt.Cook util soft.Strain water and keep it aside.
Pressure cook red gram with enough water and salt.Strain and keep aside.
Coarsely grind coconut with turmeric powder chilly powder,cumin seeds,garlic and green chilly.
Add ground coconut and cooked red gram to the tapioca and mix well with a wooden spatula.
Heat 2tbsp coconut oil in a pan ans splutter mustard seeds.Fry dry red chilly and curry leaves.Add tapioca mixture.cover and cook on low flame for 3 minutes.
Serve with fish curry or mango pickle.

Molten Lava Cake (250th Post)

2012-01-25T22:04:00.000-08:00

Recipe Courtesy:-http://showmethecurry.com/desserts/molten-lava-cake.html

1.Semi sweet baking chocolate-113gms
Butter-113gms
2.Eggs-2
Sugar-1/3cup
All purpose flour-1/4cup
Coco Powder-1tbsp(optional)

Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Melt chocolate in a double boiler.Once chocolate melts remove from heat and add butter.Mix until butter melts.

In a large mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.Add chocolate-butter mix ,flour and coco powder.Mix until well incorporated.
Apply butter on the sides of the mould and pour in the mixture about 3/4th full.

Bake at 180°C for 13-15 minutes.

Happy Republic Day

2012-01-25T20:35:00.000-08:00

Ethakka Thoran (Plantain Stir Fry)

2012-01-25T10:27:00.000-08:00

1.Ethakka/Raw banana-3(cubed)
Green gram/red gram(cherupayar/vanpayar)-1/2cup cooked (optional)
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
2.Shredded coconut-3/4cup
Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
Garlic -2
3.Coconut oil-2tsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Dry red Chilly-2
Curry leaves-2springs

Cook banana with turmeric powder,chilly powder,salt and 1/2cup water.
Coarsely grind coconut with cumin seeds and garlic.
Heat oil in a pan and sputter mustard seeds.Fry dry red chilly and curry leaves.Add cooked banana,cooked green gram and ground coconut. Cook covered on low flame for a minute.Then open it and simmer it until it is dry and separated from another. Serve hot with rice.

Chicken Puffs (Kerala Style)

2012-01-24T22:22:00.000-08:00

1.Puff pastry sheet-1pkt

2.Chicken breast(minced)-1/2cup
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Salt
Water-2tbsp
3.Onion(chopped)-2
Gingergarlic paste-1tsp
Tomato(chopped)-1small
4.Kashmiri chilly powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala powder-1/4tsp
5.Semi thick coconut milk-1/4cup (optional)
6.Coriander leaves(chopped)-1tbsp
7.Coconut oil-1tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp

Cook chicken with turmeric powder,pepper powder and salt.
Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds..Add onion,ginger garlic paste and green chilies .Fry till translucent.Add spices, cooked chicken, chopped tomato and coconut milk.Cook until all water is absorbed.Add coriander leaves and remove from heat.
Roll out the pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 strips.Place 1-2tbsp of masala .Seal the edges by applying very little water.Brush with egg wash or milk.

Bake at 200 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

Chicken Bread Roll

2012-01-23T22:45:00.000-08:00

1.Bread Slices-8-10

2.Chicken breast(chopped)-1/2
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Pepper powder-1/2tsp
Salt
Water-2tbsp
3.Onion(chopped)-2
Gingergarlic paste-1tsp
Tomato(chopped)-1small
4.Kashmiri chilly powder-1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1/2tsp
Garam masala powder-1/4tsp
5.Semi thick coconut milk-1/4cup
6.Coriander leaves(chopped)-1tbsp
7.Coconut oil-1tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
8.Oil-for deep frying

Cook chicken with turmeric powder,pepper powder and salt.
Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds..Add onion,ginger garlic paste and green chilies .Fry till translucent.Add spices, cooked chicken, chopped tomato and coconut milk.Cook until all water is absorbed.Add coriander leaves and remove from heat.
Take some water in a bowl and dip a bread slice for few seconds. Squeeze the water from the bread by pressing between palms gently.
Stuff with chicken mixture. Seal the edges of the bread.

Heat oil in a kadai and deep fry on medium flame till golden brown.

Tomato Pachadi (Thakkali Pachadi)

2012-01-23T08:51:00.000-08:00

1.Tomato(chopped)-2
Green chillies-2
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Sugar-1tsp
Salt-to taste
2.Grated coconut-1/2cup
Cumin seeds-1/4tsp
Crushed mustard seeds-1tbp
3.Yoghurt-250gms
4.Coconut oil-2tsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Chopped shallots-2
Dry red chilly-2
Curry leaves-1spring

Grind coconut with cumin seeds to a smooth paste.
Cook tomato with ground paste,chopped green chilly, turmeric powder,crushed mustard seeds ,sugar & salt.
It become a thick consistency, remove from heat.
Add yoghurt and mix well.
Heat 2tsp oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Fry onion,curry leaves and dry red chilly.pour it over the pachadi.

Cherupayar (Green Gram) Curry and Puttu

2012-01-22T23:56:00.000-08:00

1.Green Gram (Cherupayar)-1cup
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Salt
Water-1&1/2cup
2.Shredded coconut-1/2cup
Cumin seeds-1tsp
Pearl onion-2
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
3.Coconut oil-2tsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Dry red chilly-1
Pearl Onion(chopped)-1
Curry leaves-1spring

Pressure cook green gram with water ,turmeric powder and salt for 1 whistle and simmer for 10 minutes.
Grind coconut with cumin seeds,pearl onion and chilly powder.
Add ground paste into the cooked green gram.Adjust salt and water.Cook again for 3-5 minutes.
Heat 2tsp coconut oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds. Add chopped small onion, curry leaves and dry red chilly. Fry till onion becomes golden brown. Pour it over the cooked green gram.
Serve hot with 'Puttu'

Kozhi Nirachathu (Stuffed Chicken)

2012-01-21T23:38:00.000-08:00

1.Chicken-1
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chilly powder-1tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2tsp
Ginger garlic paste-1tsp
Lemon juice-1tbs
Salt
2.Hard Boiled egg-2
Ghee-1tbsp
Cashew nuts-a handful
Golden raisins-a handful
Onion(chopped)-1
Green Chilly(chopped)-1
Ginger garlic paste-1/2tsp
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Coriander powder-1/2tsp
Salt
3.Onion(sliced)-2
Tomato-1
Ginger garlic paste-1tsp
Green chilly-2
Turmeric powder-1/4ts
Kashmiri chilly powder-1&1/2tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2tsp
Semi thick coconut milk-1cup
Water-1/2cup
Coconut oil-1tbsp
Curry leaves-3springs
Coriander leaves-a handful
Salt

Step 1

Marinate chicken with turmeric powder,lemon juice,chilly powder, ginger-garlic paste ,garam masala and salt.Refrigerate for 2-3 hours.

Step 2

Heat 1tbsp ghee and fry raisins and cashew nuts.In the same ghee fry onions, ginger garlic paste and green chilly till translucent.Add turmeric powder,coriander powder and salt.Fry for a minute.Add eggs ,fried cashew nuts and raisins.Mix well and remove from heat.

Step 3

Stuff chicken with egg masala and tie the legs together with a string.

Step 4

Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Add onion,ginger garlic paste and green chilies .Fry till translucent.Add spices and fry for a minute.Add chicken, salt,chopped tomato, curry leaves, water and coconut milk.Cover and cook on low flame until gravy thickens.

Step 5

Then transfer chicken from the gravy to preheated oven.Bake at 200 degrees until brown.(20 minutes).

Step 6

Pour the gravy over the baked chicken.Garnish with fried cashew nuts and coriander leaves.

Pavakka Mezhukkpuratty (Bitter Gourd Stir Fry-Microwave)

2012-01-21T00:00:00.001-08:00

1.Bitter gourd(sliced)-3
Onion(sliced)-1
Green Chilly-3
Thenga kothu(coconut pieces)-1/4cup
2.Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Salt
3.Coconut oil/Refined oil/Ghee-1&1/2tbsp

Mix all ingredients together.Keep it aside for 30 minutes.
Microwave on 100% power for 13 minutes.Keep stirring every 2 minutes.
Serve hot with rice.

Cheema Chakka Mezhukkupuratty (Bread Fruit Stir Fry)

2012-01-20T00:52:00.000-08:00

1.Cheema chakka(Bread Fruit)-1
Onion(sliced)-2
Green Chilly-3-4
2.Turmeric Powder-1/2tsp
Salt
Water-1/4cup
3.Coconut oil-1tbsp

Cook bread fruit with onion, green chilly,Turmeric powder,salt and water in a pressure cooker for 1 whistle.
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a an.Add cooked bread fruit and stir fry until crispy and separated from another.(15-20 minutes).

Cheema Chakka Thoran (Bread Fruit Stir Fry with Coconut)

2012-01-19T09:32:00.000-08:00

1.Bread Fruit-1(cubed)
2.Onion-2
Green Chilly-2
Thenga kothu(coconut pieces)-1/4cup
3.Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Chilly powder-1/2ts
Coriander powder-1tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2tsp
Water-1/2cup
Salt
4.Shredded Coconut-3/4cup
5.Coconut oil-1tbs
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Dry red chilly-2
Curry leaves-2springs

Cook breadfruit with onion, green chilly, turmeric powder, chilly powder ,coriander powder,garam masala,salt and water.
Heat oil in another pan and sputter mustard seeds.Fry dry red chilly and curry leaves.Add cooked bread fruit and shredded coconut.
Cook covered on low flame for 3 minutes.Then open it and simmer it until it is dry and separated from another.
Serve hot with rice.

Chena Masala Curry (Elephant Yam in Fried Coconut Gravy)

2012-01-19T01:15:00.000-08:00

1.Elephant yam(chena)-200gms cubed

Turmeric powder-1/2ts
Salt
2.Shredded coconut-3/4cup
Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
Dry red chilly-5
Coriander seeds-1tbsp
Fennel seeds-1/2tsp
Pepper corn-1tsp
3.Onion(sliced)-2
Tomato(sliced)-1
Ginger(chopped)-1tbsp
Garlic(chopped)-3cloves
Green Chilly-2
4.Coconut oil-1tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp
Curry leaves-2 springs

Cook yam pieces with turmeric powder and salt.
Heat a non-stick pan and saute , grated coconut, turmeric powder,dry red chilly,coriander seeds,pepper and fennel seeds.Fry it till the coconut becomes brown. Let it cool for sometime.Add enough water to the cooled coconut mixture and grind to a smooth paste.
Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.Add sliced onion,ginger ,garlic and green chili.It become soft, add tomato.When oil appears, add the ground paste, 1cup water and curry leaves.Cook covered on low flame for 5-6 minutes.
Add cooked yam pieces and adjust salt.Cook until gravy thickens.
Serve hot with rice.

Mathanga Erissery(Pumpkin in coconut gravy)

2012-01-18T01:05:00.000-08:00

1.Pumpkin(mathanga)-2cups(Cut in to cubes)
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chilly powder-1/2tsp
Salt
2.Vanpayar(red gram)-1/4cup soaked over night(optional)
3.Coconut-1/2cup
Cumin seeds-1tsp
Garlic-2
4.Coconut oil-2tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2tsp
Cumin seeds-1/2tsp
Dry red chilly-2
Chopped shallots-1tsp
Coconut-1/3cup
Curry leaves.

Cook red gram(vanpayar) in a pressure cooker along with turmeric powder,chilly powder ,salt and 1cup water.
Add cubed pumpkin to the cooked red gram.(Add water if needed).Cook it again in a pressure cooker for 1 whistle.
Grind together coconut, cumin seeds and garlic.
Add ground mixture in to the cooked pumpkin and mix well. Cook until desired consistency is reached.
Heat 2tsp oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Add red chilies curry leaves shallots and grated coconut .Fry till golden brown. Add this to the curry and mix well.

Erissery without Red gram(Vanpayar)

Chicken Puttu (Meat Puttu)

2012-01-17T00:58:00.001-08:00

For Chicken Masala
1.Chicken breast(chopped)-1
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Pepper powder-1tsp
Salt
Water-2tbsp
2.Onion(chopped)-2
Gingergarlic paste-1tbsp
Tomato(chopped)-1
3.Kashmiri chilly powder-1&1/2tsp
Coriander powder-1tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2tsp
4.Semi thick coconut milk-1/2cu
5.Coriander leaves(chopped)-a handful
6.Coconut oil-1tbsp
Mustard seeds-1tsp

Cook chicken with turmeric powder,pepper powder and salt.
Heat oil in a an and splutter mustard seeds..Add onion,ginger garlic paste and green chilies .Fry till translucent.Add spices, cooked chicken, chopped tomato and coconut milk.Cook until all water is absorbed.Add coriander leaves and remove from heat.

For Puttu

White Rice Flour-2cups

Water

Salt

Shredded coconut-3/4cup

Add some salt to a cup of water and sprinkle it evenly over the flour and mix to make the powder wet.
Put a handful of grated coconut in the puttukutty and then put 2tbsp of meat masala.Then add another handful puttu flour.This is done till the top.
Close the lid and steam it until steam comes out through the holes of the lid.`

Kerala Jalebi

2012-01-12T02:09:00.000-08:00

1.Black gram(uzhunnu parippu)-1/2cup
2.Sugar-1cup
Water-1/2cup
Jalebi color-1/4tsp
Cardamom powder-1/2tsp
3.Ghee/refined oil-for frying

Soak black gram in water for 30 minutes.Grind black gram with 1 tbsp water.
Prepare one string consistency syrup with sugar and water.Add food color and cardamom powder.Keep it aside.
Heat oil/ghee in a kadai.Place circle nozzle in a piping bag.Fill with batter.Pipe the batter into the hot oil.Deep fry until crisp(not brown).Remove and immerse in the sugar syrup for a minute.Take them out of syrup and serve.

M&M's Cookies

2012-01-11T00:36:00.000-08:00

1.All purpose flour-1cup
Cornflour-1/3cup
Baking Powder-1/2tsp
2.Butter-125gms
Vanilla essence-1tsp
Powdered sugar-3/4cup
3.Egg-1
4.M&M's chocolate candies-3tin

Combine all-purpose flour,corn flour and baking powder.
In a mixing bowl beat butter,vanilla extract and sugar until light and fluffy.Add in egg and mix well.Add dry ingredients and mix well.Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.
Preheat oven to 160 degrees..
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Use your hands to roll the dough into small lemon sized balls. Place the balls 2inch apart on the lined trays.Slightly push a few candies on top of each dough ball.

Bake at 160 degrees for 17-18 minutes or until set.Remove from oven and set aside for 30 minutes to cool.

Nadan Egg Roast

2012-01-10T04:12:00.000-08:00

1) Hard boiled eggs-3
2)Onion (sliced)-3
Green chilly-2
Ginger garlic paste-2tsp
Tomato-1
3) Chilly powder-1tsp
Coriander powder-2tsp
Garam masala-1/2tsp
4)Semi thick coconut milk-1cup
5)Coconut oil-2tbsp
Curry leaves

Heat oil in a an. Add onions, green chilly and ginger garlic paste.
They becomes soft and tomato and curry leaves.
When oil appears, add masalas and saute for a minute.
Add 1 cup semi thick coconut milk and salt.
Cover and cook in low flame till the gravy becomes thick.Add egg and cook for another 2 minutes.
Garnish with curry leaves.