Kaalen (without coconut)
Kaalen (Kalen) is a very traditional Kerala dish that is usually made using raw banana and youghurt(curd) mixed with coconut paste and green chilies. It is served as a an accompaniment to the main meal consisting of rice and other curries. Ingredients: 100 gms cucumber or papaya sliced Green chilies...
Chilled Dill Soup
Ingredients: 1.) 750ml water or vegetable stock 2.) 225 Gms potatoes chopped fine 3.) 100 Gms fresh dill 4.) 100 ml sour cream 5.) 1 onion chopped fine 6.) Salt and pepper to taste 7.) 25 gms butter 8.) Croutons and fresh cream for garnish Method: Wash and...
Madras Pakoda
Ingredients: 1.) 1 ½ cup rice flour 2.) ¼ cup besan (Bengal gram flour) 3.) 4 Tbsp ghee 4.) 6 green chilies (chopped) 5.) 10 cashew nuts (chopped) 6.) 2 medium sized onions finely chopped 7.) ½ Tsp ginger (chopped) 8.) ¼ Tsp baking soda 9.) 2 Tbsp coriander...
Potato Adai
This dish can be a great snack at tea time or can be served for breakfast. Ingredients: 1.) Potatoes : 500gms 2.) Besan (Bengal Gram flour) : ½ cup 3.) Green chilies : 4 chopped 4.) Coriander leaves (Cilantro) : ¼ cup chopped 5.) Onions : 3 small...
Cabbage Bhaji
This is very quick and easy for something that ends up tasting so good! It is a Maharashtrian recipe from my aunt. Ingredients: 1 medium cabbage : chopped Onion : 1 medium size chopped Green chilies : 4-5 sliced turmeric powder : ½ tspn Salt to taste Asafetida (...