The need to do something different with eggplant/brinjal led to this recipe. Coincidentally, there is a dish named Puli Kathrikka in the Tamil cuisine. This recipe has no linkage to that though. Ingredients 3 cups Eggplant/Brinjal cut into cubes 1 tbsp Vegetable oil 1 tsp Black mustard seeds 1/2 tbsp Turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp Kashmiri … More Puli Kathrikka (Tamarind eggplant curry)
Ingredients 1 lb Fish slices- cleaned and patted dry (I used Salmon here) 1 tbsp Turmeric powder 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder 1 tbsp Coriander powder 1/2 tbsp Jeera (cumin) powder 1 tbsp Salt Oil to fry Recipe 1. Mix all the masala powders in a bowl along with salt and set aside 2. Pour … More Kerala Fish fry
Ingredients 4 Ripe Bananas (7-8 inch long) 2 large Strawberries 25-30 Blackberries 4 tbsp Chia seeds 1 3/4 cup Water Recipe 1. Soak the chia seeds in 3/4 cup of water overnight 2. Cut 3 bananas and 4 strawberries into one inch slices 3. Freeze the cut bananas, strawberries and the whole blackberries overnight 4. … More Banana berry smoothie bowl
Ingredients 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder 1/4 cup Water 3/4 cup Coconut milk (thick, unsweetened) 2 tsp Sugar Recipe 1. Heat the water, turmeric powder and sugar in a pan or microwave (1 minute for the microwave) until the sugar is completely dissolved and turmeric loses its raw smell 2. Add the coconut milk to this … More Turmeric coconut milk latte
Ingredients 1 tbsp Vegetable oil1 tsp Black mustard seeds6-8 Curry leaves1/2 tsp Turmeric powder3 Green chillies (slit lengthwise)2 tbsp Ginger (finely minced)50 gm Okra (1/2 inch slices)2 cups India yoghurt3 cups WaterSalt to taste Recipe 1. In a pan, heat the oil. Add the mustard seeds and let it splutter 2. Add the curry leaves, … More Moru Kaachiyathu (spiced buttermilk curry)
Ingredients 400 gm Tender jackfruit (cut into small pieces)1 tsp Black mustard seeds1 tbsp Vegetable oil6-8 Curry leaves5 Garlic cloves (sliced thin)1 tbsp Red chilli flakes1/4 cup WaterSalt to taste Recipe 1. In a pan, heat the oil and add mustard seeds. Let the seeds splutter 2. Add the curry leaves and garlic. Fry until … More Idiyan chakka (Tender jackfruit) upperi
Ingredients 1/2 pound Mussels (cleaned) 2 Onions (sliced long and thin) 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste Masala powders 1 tsp Turmeric powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 1 tbsp Red chilli powder 1/2 tsp Cumin (jeera) powder 1 tbsp Garam masala powder 4 tbsp Vegetable oil Recipe 1. In a pan, heat the oil and add … More Kerala mussels roast
Ingredients Pressure cooking 1.5 lbs Beef (boneless, cleaned and cut into half inch cubes) 1 tsp Turmeric powder 1 tsp Red chilli powder 1 tsp Coriander powder 1 Green chillies (slit in half) 1/2 Onion (long thin slices) Water (to cover just upto the top of beef) Saute 3 tbsp Vegetable oil 3.5 Onions (long … More Kerala beef fry (olathu)
Though when out of time, I prefer boiling the fruits and nuts in rum, if I have the luxury to plan ahead, I go the more elaborate way. Soaking the fruits and nuts in rum gives it unparalleled flavor, but do remember that it stays a strictly adult only cake. Makes 35-40 squares Ingredients The … More Rum and fruit cake (the soaking method)
A rich decadent cake that just has you craving for more.. (Makes 35 squares) Ingredients 3 cups Apple (peeled and grated) 1.75 cups Sugar (granulated) 1/3 cup Cocoa powder 1 tsp Cinnamon powder 2.5 cups All purpose flour 4 Eggs 1 tbsp Baking powder 1 cup Vegetable oil (flavorless) 1 cup Condensed milk 2 tbsp … More Cocoa Apple cake
Ginger, Salt & Pepper 