SPICY FISH CURRY (MEEN MULAKITTATHU)
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INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)Fish(King fish,mackerel,sardine/any)-350 gmsShallots-10-12Garlic(crushed)-4Ginger(crushed)-1
MOCHA PUDDING (CHOCOLATE & COFFEE)
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INGREDIENTSMilk-2 1/2 cupsSugar-1/2 cupCocoa powder/Drinking Chocolate Powder- 3 - 5 tblspInstant coffee powder-1 tsp.Crushed Biscuits-6(optional)Water-1/2 cupChina grass-10 gms/2 tblsp.METHOD1.Soak china grass in water for half an hour and then boil it in a saucepan till china grass melts and disappears.2.Meanwhile in another saucepan heat milk and sugar on low heat and stir continouslytill sugar dissolves.3.Then pour china grass mixture into milk mixture and bring to boil while stirring ...
NUTTY, CITRUSY LETTUCE SALAD
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INGREDIENTS1 bunch of lettuce leaves (chopped)1 orange (segmented)1 small tomatoA handful of freshly roasted peanutsFew basil leavesA pinch of oreganoHoney- lemon Dressing1 tbsp lemon juice3 tbsp honeySalt to tastePepper to tasteMETHOD 1. Mix all the ingredients for the honey lemon dressing well.2. Mix together lettuce leaves,orange wedges,tomato ,basil leaves,oregano and freshly roasted peanuts. Add in the dressing prepared in step 1. 3. Toss and enjoy!!! &...
MANGO FROZEN YOGURT ( Without Ice-cream maker)
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INGREDIENTS1 cup chopped Mango (or 1 medium sized mango)2 cups Greek Yogurt(or plain yogurt strained through a cheesecloth to get rid of the excess liquid)2 Egg yolks1 Egg4 tbsp Sugar2 tbsp Honey1/2 tsp vanilla essenceMETHOD1.Toss in the chopped mangoes,2 tbsp of water and 1 tbsp Sugar in a non-stick pan.2.Bring the mixture to a boil and keep stirring until the mangoes soften and become almost a pulp, but not completely mashed up ,so as to have a few pieces of mango to bite into.Set aside t...
GULAB JAMUN
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INGREDIENTS (Makes 8-10)Milk powder(full fat)-8 tblsp.Plain flour/Maida-4 tblsp.Baking soda-1/2 tsp.Yogurt-2 tblsp.Oil-for frying as reqd.Sugar-2 cupsWater-1 CupGreen Cardamom(whole)-3-4Rose water-1 tblsp.(optional)Saffron-few strands(optional)Cashew nut/pistachio-for decorationMETHOD1.Make the sugar syrup by boiling together water,sugar,cardamom,rose water and saffron strand till the sugar completely dissolves and then keep aside.2.Mix/sieve milk powder, plain flour and baking soda together.Slo...
LEMON CURD
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INGREDIENTSLemon-1 largeSugar-5 tblsp.Eggs-2Butter-50g/1/2 stickMETHOD1.Juice and grate the zest of a lemon into a bowl.2.Add sugar and mix well together.3.Add eggs and whisk well to combine evrything.4.Cut the butter into small pieces andadd it to the mixture.5.Heat a large sauce pan with a bit of water and place the bowl in the simmering water,stirring continuosly.6.Keep stirring until mixture thickens into curd like consistency and coats the back of a spoon.7.Remove from heat and strain throu...
CREAMY CHEESECAKE
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INGREDIENTSGraham crackers*-30(crushed)Butter(melted)-4 tblsp./60 gmsCream cheese-200 gmsSour cream*-1 cupWhipping cream-3/4 cupSugar-1 1/4cupEggs-4Corn flour-2 tblsp.Plain flour-2 tblsp.Vanilla essence-2 tsp.METHOD1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/gas mark 4 and grease a 9 inch spring-form pan with butter and cover bottom with parchment paper. Wrap bottom with aluminium foil to avoid leakage.2.In a bowl, mix the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs and press down to th...
WHOLE WHEAT CARROT MUFFINS
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INGREDIENTS (Makes 12)Whole wheat flour-1 1/2cupsOats-1 cupBaking powder-1 tblsp.Brown sugar-1/4 cupWhite sugar*-1/2 cupCinnamon powder-1/2 tsp.Salt-1/4 tsp.Egg-1Milk-1 1/4 cupVegetable oil-1/4 cupVanilla essence-2 tsp.Carrot grated-1Cashew nuts(optional)-1/4 cupRaisins(optional)-1/4 cupMETHOD1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F/ 190 C/gas mark 5.Grease muffin tin with butter or line paper cases.2.Combine all dry ingredients i.e. ww flour, oats, baking powder, both sugar,cunnamon powder and salt.3.In...
CHOCO - BEETROOT BROWNIES
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INGREDIENTS (Makes 16 pieces)Beetroot-2 largeButter-1/2 cup(1 stick)Sugar-1 cupVanilla essence-2 tsp.Eggs-2All purpose flour-1/2 cupCocoa powder-1/4 cup+2 tblsp.Instant coffee powder-1 tblsp.Dark chocolate cut finely-1/2 cup(optional)METHOD1.Preheat oven to 350 F/gasmark 4.Wash, peel and chop beetroot into cubes. Steam them till they are tender when pricked with a fork.(10mins). Puree until smooth, makes about 1 cup.2.Whisk together sugar and butter in a bowl till smooth.3.Add vanilla...
SPINACH TURNOVERS (FATAYER)
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INGREDIENTS (Makes 6)All-purpose flour-1 cupOlive oil(extra-virgin)-3 tblsp.Salt-1/4 tsp.Onion-1(finely chopped)Spinach-1 bunch(chopped)Lemon juice-1 tblsp.Pine nuts-1 tblsp.(optional)Sumac-1 tblsp.*Pepper-1/2 tsp.Salt-to tasteMETHOD1.In a bowl, sieve/combine the flour with salt and make a well in the center and add 2 tblsp. olive oil and combine well with fingers until flour is evenly moist.2.Add about 1/3 cup water and combine till a rough dough forms, if the dough seems too dry add 1-2tblsp. ...
JALEBIS / JILEBIS (KERALA STYLE)
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Traditional jalebis are prepared using All-purpose Flour and yogurt, but we've replaced it with urad dal in this recipe for a healthier version .INGREDIENTS (Makes 40 aprrox.)For the batter:Urad dal-1 cupWater-1/2 cupYellow colour-4 drops(or use turmeric powder)Oil-to fryFor the sugar syrup:Water-1 1/4 cupsSugar-2 cupsRose water-1 tblsp.Salt-small pinchSaffron-a pinch(optional)METHOD1. Soak urad dal for a minimum of 2 hours.2.Grind the urad dal with 1/2 cup of water and add colour and mix well.3...
Fluffy, never fail Pizza Crust + Pizza Sauce
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INGREDIENTS1. 2 1/4 cup All - Purpose Flour2. 1 cup Warm Water3. 3 tbsp Honey4. 3 tbsp Olive oil5. 2 tsp Instant yeast6. 1 1/2 tsp saltMETHOD1. You can either use your hands or a food processor to knead the dough. Just mix all the above ingredients together except the warm water, which you can add gradually and knead until you get a not too sticky dough. We usually use up the entire cup of water, but at times leave out a few tablespoons to get the right consistency. Knead well until all the ingr...