Category Archives: indian
Peppy Paneer Starter
Paneer marinated in curd, ginger garlic paste, and pepper. Its a great starter, good way of protein intake for vegetarians. Be sure you make enough because you just cant stop munching these succulent paneer chunks! Ingredients: Paneer – 200 gms … Continue reading
Posted in easy dishes, experimental, indian, snack, starter
Tagged basil, bell pepper, capsicum, curd marinate, ginger garlic paste, paneer, protein snack
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Idiappam (Rice noodles)
Another unique contribution to the breakfast desk from Kerala. A healthy steamed breakfast. You just cant have enough of it when eaten with mildly sweetened and cardamom-flavored coconut milk. Ingredients for Idiappam: Rice flour (Idiappam powder/finely powdered raw rice)- 2 … Continue reading
Vegetable Korma
A spicy and wholesome vegetable curry that goes well with almost everything. Ingredients: Mix vegetables diced in small cubes and florets(carrot, cauliflower, beans, green peas, potato) – 250 gms Turmeric – 1 tsp Water – 1 cup Coriander leaves – 1 … Continue reading
Bajra Dosa
A healthy, nutritious, protein dosa made from sprouted bajra. Ingredients: For batter: Bajra whole grain (millet, kambu): 2 cups Urad dal: 1 cup Salt to taste For dosa: Gingely oil/groundnut oil : 1 tsp Preparation Time: 24 hrs. Cooking Time: … Continue reading
Posted in dosa, easy dishes, experimental, indian, snack, South Indian
Tagged bajra, dosa, healthy dosa, kambu, millet, nutritious dosa, protein dosa, sprouted dosa, urad dal, vegetarian protein dosa
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Cucumber & Beetroot Salad
An easy and tasty salad. Great way to start a meal. Ingredients: Cucumber – 1 Beetroot – 1 Peanuts (preferably flavored) or almonds – a handful Green chilies – 1 Coriander leaves – 6-7 stalks Lime – one-half Salt to … Continue reading
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Tagged almonds, beetroot, coriander leaves, cucumber, easy, green chillies, i hate salads, interesting salads, lime, peanuts, tasty, tummy coolant
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Modakam (Sweet Dumplings)
Sweet dumplings, a favorite of Lord Ganesha, special offering on Ganesh Chathurthi. Ingredients: Rice Flour - 1-1/2 cups Water - 1 -1/2 cups For Filling: Jaggery – 3/4 cup Water – 1/2 cup Coconut (grated) – 1 cup Cardamom – 1 teaspoon Sesame … Continue reading
Posted in dessert, indian, Palakkad Iyer recipes, South Indian, traditional
Tagged cardamom, dumpling, Ganesa, Ganesh Chathurthi, Ganesha, gingelly oil, healthy sweet snack, jaggery, kozhukattai, modak, modakam, naivedyam, nivedyam, pooja offering, rice flour dough, sesame oil, sweet, sweet kozhukattai
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Manga Pulissery (Ripe Mango Yoghurt Curry)
Sweet, salty, sour, spicy..a lil bit of every taste to tickle your tongue. A curry that is a concoction of unique tastes… Ingredients: Ripe mango, cut into small pieces – 2 Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp Red chili powder – 1/2 … Continue reading
Posted in curry, indian, Kerala recipes, South Indian, traditional
Tagged kerala, mango, pulissery, ripe mango, sour, summer, sweet and sour curry, yellow curry, yoghurt
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Chammanthi Podi (Dry Coconut Chutney)
Spicy, roasted coconut chutney powder that tastes great with rice. Contains no oil. This is different from the chutney powder that is eaten with idli and dosa. Ingredients: Urad dal (without skin) – 300 gm Raw rice* – 2 tsp … Continue reading
Posted in chutney, indian, Kerala recipes, pickle, South Indian, traditional
Tagged coconut, dry pickle, tamarind, urad dal
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Crispy Shallow Fried Potato
Instant, crispy, peppery! Ingredients: Boiled potatoes – 1/2 cup Black dried pepper corns – 1 tbsp Salt to taste Oil – 2 tbsp *Alternatives: Crushed red chillies can be used instead of black pepper corns. You could also use a … Continue reading
Posted in dry subzi, easy dishes, indian, mezhukupuratti, South Indian
Tagged pepper, potato, shallow fried
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Moru Curry (Simple Curd Curry)
Simple and instant curd curry. Ingredients: Yoghurt/buttermilk – 500 ml Shallots* – 3-4 Red chilly powder – 2 tsp OR green chillies – 5-6 Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp Cumin seeds/powder (jeera) – ¼ tsp Methi seeds/powder (uluva)- ¼ tsp … Continue reading
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Tagged buttermilk, curd, dahi, yogurt
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