Pavakka Kichadi | Bitter Gourd Kichadi with Coconut

Pavakka Kichadi | Bitter Gourd Kichadi with Coconut

TIME :

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS :

1. Pavakka /bitter gourd,sliced- 1 medium sized
2. Green chili,sliced-2-3
3. Grated coconut-1/2 cup
4. Cumin seeds-1/8 tsp ( optional)
5. Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
6. Yogurt-3/4 to 1 cup
7. Water- as required
8. Salt- to taste
9. Oil- as required

For tempering:

1. Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
2. Shallots / Chumannulli,sliced-2 to 3
3. Dry red chilies- 1 or 2
4. Curry leaves-1 sprig

INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat oil in a pan ,add pavakka/bitter-gourd and green chilies , fry until it turns golden brown and slightly crisp.Drain and keep aside.

Grind together grated coconut , cumin seeds( if using) and just enough water to form a smooth paste.Crush the mustard seeds and add it to the coconut paste.Keep aside.

In a mixing bowl,combine together fried bitter-gourd and green chilies,coconut paste and yogurt.Add salt to taste and mix well.

For tempering,heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Add shallots,dry red chilies and curry leaves,saute until shallots turn golden brown.Add this to the curry and mix well.

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KAPPA Puzhungiyathu with Mulaku Chammanthi | Boiled Tapioca With Green chilli Dip

KAPPA PUZHUNGIYATHU WITH MULAKU CHAMMANTHI | BOILED TAPIOCA WITH GREEN CHILLI DIP

TIME:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

For kappa puzhungiyathu /boiled tapioca :

1. Tapioca/yucca- 2 large
2. Salt-to taste
3. Water-as required

For Mulaku chammanthi / green chilli dip :

1. Green chilies- 10 nos( or to taste)
2. Shallots /onion ,chopped-1/2 cup
3. Coconut oil-2 to 3 tbsp
4. Salt-to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

To prepare kappa puzhungiyathu /boiled tapioca :

Peel the tapioca and cut it into big pieces.Wash thoroughly until water runs clear.

In a large pan ,bring water to a boil,add tapioca and salt to taste.Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it is tender.Drain and serve with the chutney.

To prepare Mulaku chammanthi / green chilli chutney/dip :

Crush together green chilies and shallots using a food processor or mortar and pestle.

Transfer this to a bowl ,add coconut oil and salt to taste.Mix well until combined.Serve with boiled tapioca.

NOTES:

• Adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your taste.
• For best result, use kanthari mulaku/bird's eye chilies for the chutney/dip

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Chakka Kumbilappam | Jack fruit Kumbilappam

Chakka Kumbilappam (കുമ്പിളപ്പം)| Jack fruit Kumbilappam 

TIME:

Preparation Time : 30 minutes
Cooking Time : 30-45 minutes


INGREDIENTS:

1. Ripe Jack fruit Bulbs (finely, chopped): 1 cup 
2. Jaggery /Sharkkara  : 1/2 cup or according to the your sweet requiremnet.
3. Freshly Grated Coconut : 1/2 cup 
4. Roasted Rice Flour : 1 cup 
5. Cumin Seeds : 1/4 tsp (crushed) 
6. Cardamom Powder : 1/4 tsp (optional) 
7. Vazhana illa /Edana Illa /Bay Leaves : as required Water 
8. Salt : a pinch

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Melt jaggery /sharkkara with 1/2 cup of water. Remove the impurities and set it aside
• If your using jack fruit bulbs then; in a blender add the finely chopped jackfruit and make a smooth paste withoutadding water. 
• Add jackfruit paste or Chakka Varatti /Jackfruit Preserves along with jaggery syrup, grated coconut, cumin seeds, cardamom powder (optiona) and combine well with your hands.
• Add rice flour little by little and make a smooth dough. Add water if necessary or the dough is too thick. (Note : It should not be too thick or too loose. The consistency should be little looser than the chappathi dough.)
• Now take the Vazhanayila or Ednailla /Bay leaves and make cones with it. (Note : To keep the leaves cone in shape;
• pin it up with toothpicks or with the stem of coconut leaves (Eerkkil). Leave the upper edge of the leaf to close the cone.)
• Fill a tbsp of batter or more according to the size of the leaf, at middle.
• Bend the top of the leaves and press inside to cover the top.
• Steam it or pressure cook it, avoid inserting the weight-knob on the lid and steam for 30-45 minutes or till its done.
• kumbilappam is ready to serve.. Enjoy!

NOTES:

• If bay leaves /edana illa /vazhana illa are not available, you can use it banana leaf or in aluminium foil or in butter paper in a cone shape and fill the dough and steam it.

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PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE

PASSION FRUIT SMOOTHIE | Tastey Summer Drink

INGREDIENTS:

1. Passion fruit- 3 nos 
2. Banana- 2 nos(small)
3. Apple juice- 1 to 1 1/2 cup
4. Sugar- to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Scoop out the pulp from the passion fruit and using a blender ,blend it for a  few seconds.Pass it through a fine mesh sieve ,discard the seeds.
• Add the passion fruit pulp,banana,apple juice and sugar to taste into a blender,blend until smooth.
• Serve immediately.

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KERALA STYLE BEEF CUTLET

KERALA STYLE BEEF CUTLET

INGREDIENTS:

1. Beef (minced)- 200 gms
2. Potato-1 Large
3. Onion(chopped finely)- 1 Large 
4. Green chilies(chopped finely)-1 to 2 nos( or to taste)
5. Ginger (chopped finely)- 1" piece
6. Garlic (chopped finely)- 3 cloves
7. Garam Masala- 1/2 tsp
8. Red chili powder-1/4 tsp
9. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp 
10. Pepper powder-1 tsp( according to taste)
11. Eggs- 1 
12. Bread crumbs- as required.
13. Salt to taste
14. Oil
15. Water

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Cook potato until soft,mash it and keep aside.
• Cook minced beef with 1/4 tsp turmeric powder ,salt to taste and sufficient quantity of water.If any liquid remains,cook over low heat until it is dry.
• Heat oil in a pan ,add onion,green chilies,ginger and garlic.Saute until onion turns golden brown.
• Reduce the flame to low,add garam masala,red chili powder,1/4 tsp turmeric powder and pepper powder.Saute for almost a minute.
• Now  add cooked beef ,mix well and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.Adjust salt to taste.
• Add mashed potato and mix well.Let it cool slightly.
• Divide this into small balls and flatten it lightly with your fingers.
• Lightly beat the egg in a bowl.
• Dip the cutlets in the beaten egg and roll it in the bread crumbs.(You store these cutlets in the freezer for almost a month,if desired)
• Deep fry and serve with tomato ketchup.
• ENJOY!!!

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KERALA EGG PUFFS | കേരള മുട്ട പഫ്സ്

KERALA EGG PUFFS | കേരള മുട്ട പഫ്സ് 

INGREDIENTS:

1. Puff pastry sheets/squares- 4 to 6 nos
2. Hard boiled eggs- 2 to 3 nos( cut vertically into two)
3. Onion-sliced- 1.5 cups
4. Ginger and garlic-finely chopped- 1 tsp
5. Curry leaves-chopped- 1 tsp
6. Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp
7. Black pepper powder- 1/2 tsp( or to taste)
8. Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
9. Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
10. Tomato kechup- 1 to 2 tsp
11. Salt- to taste
12. Oil- as required
13. Egg(beaten)- 1 small( for egg wash)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Line a baking tray with parchment paper.Keep aside.Preheat oven to 190 deg C.

• Heat oil in a pan,add onion,ginger,garlic and curry leaves.Saute until onion turns golden brown.( add salt to speed up the process)

• Reduce heat to low, add kashmiri chili powder,black pepper powder,turmeric powder and garam masala.Cook for a minute or two,stirring continuously.Add more salt if required

• Add tomato sauce and mix well.Allow this to cool slightly.Divide this equally into 4 or 6 (depending upon how spicy you like it.)

• Spoon the prepared masala to the center of the pastry square,and place one half of a hard boiled egg on the top.

• Fold all the corners to the center,gently press with your finger to seal.

• Brush the top with egg wash.Repeat the steps for all the puffs pastry squares.

• Place the  puffs on the prepared baking tray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until it turns golden brown.
• Serve warm with tomato ketchup,if desired.

NOTES:

• If you are using frozen puff pastry sheets ,let it thaw completely either overnight in the refrigerator  or for 1 hour at room temperature,before using it.

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Mushroom Thoran | Koon Thoran

Kerala Style Mushroom Thoran | Koon Thoran

INGREDIENTS:

1. Mushroom Chopped- 250 gms
2. Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp
3. Curry leaves- few
4. Garlic chopped-1/2 tsp
5. Onion chopped-1/4 cup
6. Green chili -chopped-1 no( or to tatse)
7. Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp
8. Fennel powder-1/4 tsp
9. Pepper powder-1/4 tsp
10. Grated coconut-2 to 2 1/2 tbsp
11. Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds.Let it splutter.
• Add curry leaves,garlic ,onion and green chili.Saute till onion turns translucent.
• Now add turmeric , fennel and pepper powder.Mix well and fry for  a few seconds.
• Add chopped mushroom and salt to taste ,mix well.Cover and cook over medium heat for few minutes.
• If there is excess water, uncover and cook until all the water is evaporated.
• Now add grated coconut and mix well until combined.Cook for another minute.

Serve with rice !!

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Beef Fry – Kallu Shappu Style

Beef Fry – Kallu Shappu Style

TIME:

• Prep time: 10 mins
• Cook time: 40 mins
• Total time: 50 mins 

INGREDIENTS:

• Beef – ½ kg, cleaned & cut into small-medium size cubes
• For Marination
• Small onion – 1 cup, crushed
• Ginger & garlic- 1½ tbsp, crushed
• Crushed red chilli – 1 – 1½ tbsp
• Coriander powder – 1½ – 2 tsp
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Pepper powder – 1 tsp
• Garam Masala – 1- 1½ tsp
• Thengakothu (bite size coconut pieces) – ¾- 1 cup
• Vinegar – 2 tsp
• Salt

FOR TEMPERING:

• Coconut oil
• Curry leaves

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Marinate the cleaned beef pieces with the ingredients listed under marination (number 2 ingredients). Keep it aside for 15-20 mins. 
• Add 2 tbsp of water to this & pressure cook till the beef is done(the cooking time of beef depends on the type of beef used). Keep the cooker closed for 20-25 mins. 
• Open the cooker & if there is any excess water in the beef, cook till the water is dried completely.
• Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan & add tons of curry leaves. Fry it for few seconds. 
• Add the cooked beef. Give it a good stir. Cook on low flame till the beef becomes black in colour. 
• If the beef appears to dry in between, add a little oil & continue cooking. It will take around 10-15 mins. Dont forget to give a stir in between. 
• That’s all …the Kallu shappu beef fry is ready!

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Parsleyed Corn on the Cob | American Traditional Recipe

Parsleyed Corn on the Cob | American Traditional Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• Corn - 6 shucked and halved
• Butter - 4 tablespoons , melted
•  fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves - 1/4 cup , roughly chopped
• Kosher salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the corn and simmer just until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving dish.
• Pour the butter over the corn and sprinkle with the parsley, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

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KALLUMMEKKAYA VARUTHATHU | KERALA MUSSELS FRY

KALLUMMEKKAYA VARUTHATHU | KERALA MUSSELS FRY

Spicy Kerala style Mussels /Kallummekkaya fry.

TIME:

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

1. Kallumekkaya /Mussels ( Shells removed and cleaned)- 500 gms
2. Garlic,paste-1.5 tsp
3. Ginger,paste-1.5 tsp
4. Kashmiri chili powder-3 to 4 tsp( or to taste)
5. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
6. Black pepper powder-1 tsp( or to taste)
7. Fennel powder-3/4 to 1 tsp
8. Vinegar-1 tsp
9. Curry leaves- 3 to 4 sprigs
10. Salt-to taste
11. Oil-as required

INSTRUCTIONS:

In a bowl,combine together garlic,ginger,kashmiri chili powder,turmeric powder,black pepper powder ,fennel powder,vinegar and salt .Marinate the mussels /kallummekkaya with this masala  for about 15-20  minutes. 

Heat oil in a pan,add curry leaves and the marinated mussels.Mix well cover and cook  for about 15 minutes ,stirring once or twice in between.Uncover and cook until it turns brown and crisp on all the sides.

Serve with rice.

NOTES:

• Adjust the quantity of chili powder and pepper powder according to your taste.
• As we wanted it to be a bit spicy ,I used about 5 tsp kashmiri chili powder and 1.5 tsp pepper powder.

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