…ep frying Method : In a sufficiently large bowl, place the sliced cabbage, onions, cumin pwd., red chilli pwd., turmeric pwd., pinch of sugar, baking soda, salt & combine well. Keep aside for about 10 mins till the onions release its water. Then add the besan & fresh coriander leaves & mix again. If it is too dry then add about a tsp. of water.Do not add too much water or the batter will not hold & the pakoras will turn soft &#…
…oes (peeled & chopped) 2 sprigs fresh Curry Leaves (Kadi Patta) 2 med. Onions (peeled & chopped) 2 med. Tomatoes (chopped) or 1tbsp. Tamarind paste or 2-3 Kokum 2 tbsps. fresh Garlic paste 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger paste ½ tsp. Turmeric pwd. ½ tsp. Jeera pwd. (roasted) A pinch of Asafoetida (Hing) A small blob of Jaggery A pinch of Sugar 1 tsp. Red Chilli pwd. or as per taste 2 tbsps. Goda Masala or Amti/Tarri/Kat Masala (as per taste) 2 tbsps….
…deep pot/handi/dekchi with vegetable oil till hot. Reduce heat, add in the onions & sauté with a pinch or two of salt till the onions turn lightly brown. Add the prepared masala paste & sauté for a few seconds or till the rawness disappears. Add the reserved water & water to form a sufficiently thick gravy. Stir to blend in the masala paste. When the gravy comes to a boil add in the fish slices. Stir gently & let it cook on a low f…
…038; the garam masala mentioned above. Let is splutter. Add in the chopped onions & saute till the onions are lightly golden. Then put in all the vegetables & saute for about 7 mins. Add dry roasted ground masala, goda masala & stir fry for about 2-3 mins. Add rice & stir fry again for another 5 mins. Add in the tamarind pulp & stir very gently. Pour in boiling water so as to cover the rice & about an inch above the r…
…., red chilli pwd., & curry leaves. Let it splutter. Then add chopped onions & saute till onions are soft & translucent. Add sambhar masala, a pinch of sugar & scraped/grated coconut & saute for a minute. Now add the diced red pumpkin & mix well. Saute for about 2-3 minutes. Add tamarind pulp if desired. Mix well. Add water & stir well. Cover with lid & cook on simmer till the red pumpkin is tender & sl…
…ength taking care that the brinjal is held together at the stem. Dry roast onions on a tawa (griddle) till they turn lightly brown and soften. Dry roast together coriander seeds, cumin seeds & fresh or dry coconut till they begin to change color & give out a nice aroma. Grind together roasted onions, roasted spices, ginger, garlic, salt, turmeric powder, goda masala & jaggery to a very fine, thick & smooth paste. Add tamarind pulp/…
…oil. Drain and place in a masala grinder along with coconut, ½ the chopped onions, poppy seeds, garlic and ginger. Grind with enough water to a fine thick paste. Rinse the jar with water and reserve for the curry. In the same pot, first lightly sauté the fresh prawns till it turns to a pale pink. Drain and set aside. In the same pot, fry the remaining onions till soft and translucent; then add and sauté the spice paste (masala) for a minute, Add t…
…oriander Leaves (chopped) Method : Heat ghee/oil in a wok/kadhai/ pan. Add onions, chillies, ginger-garlic & saute till onions turn soft & translucent. Then add turmeric pwd., chilli pwd., garam masala pwd., sugar & stir well. Add tomatoes & cook till soft. Add mince & saute well. Add a cup of water & vinegar & stir well. Let it cook on low heat for about 30 mins. When the mince is cooked, continue to stir till i…
…, wash & drain ¼ bunch fresh Mint leaves; pick, wash & drain 2 med Onions (peeled & roughly chopped) 2 tbsp fresh Garlic paste 1 tbsp fresh Ginger paste ½ tbsp. Cumin Seeds 1 tsp Fennel Seeds 2 tbsp Coriander powder 2 flakes Mace A large pinch fresh Nutmeg powder A large pinch fresh Green Cardamom powder ¼ tsp Black Peppercorn powder ¼ tsp fresh Clove powder ¼ tsp fresh Cinnamon powder ¼ tsp Yellow Chilli powder (optional) or Red Chill…
…😀 Ingredients : 500 gms. freshPrawns (preferably very small prawns) 5 med. Onions (peeled & chopped/diced) 2 med. freshTomatoes (diced/chopped) 3 fresh Green Chillies or to taste (finely chopped/sliced) 1 tsp. Coriander pwd. 1 tsp. fresh Garlic paste ½ tsp. fresh Ginger paste (or peeled & grated) 1 tsp. Lime /Lemon Juice 1 tsp. Palm or Sugarcane Vinegar ½ tsp. Red Chilli powder or to taste 1 tsp. Turmeric pwd. Sugar – a large pinch o…