Aloo Gobi – Sauted Cauliflower & Potato

Spiced Potatoes with Cauliflower - Aloo Gobi  with Flaxseed.

Chop –  Peel  and chop – 3 Potatoes – 1  Medium Cauliflower – Discard Stem – Seperate Florets – 1 Onion – small pcs.  – 1 Bell Pepper – small Pcs.

Boil – 1 ltr. Water – Bring to Boil – 1 tsp. Salt – 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder  – Add Potatos – 3 mnts – Cauliflower 1 mnt – Turn off  Stove – Half cooked – Drain

Spices – 1/2 tsp. Powder of  each – Cumin – Turmeric – Chilli – Garam Masala – Coriander – Ginger  – Salt – Mix well

Saute – Heat Pan – 2 tbsp. Oil – Onions – Bell Pepper – 2 mnts – Add Spices -1 mnt – Drained Cauliflower – Potatoes – stir gently  – Cover and Cook till Soft – 8 -10 mnts low flame

Stir – 1 tbsp. Crushed Flaxseeds – Stir well – 1 mnt –  Sprinkle 1/2 tsp. Amchur Powder  – mix – 1mnt – Turn off stove.

Garnish – Chopped Coriander leaves

Serve delicious Aloo Gobi with Rice or Chapati.  Enjoy

Note : Adjust Salt and Spices to taste.  Use Crushed nuts instead of Flaxseed if preferred.

Spiced Potatoes with Cauliflower – Aloo Gobi  packed with Flavors,  Comforting, Simple and Easy Vegan Recipe garnished with Flaxseed.

Cabbage Thoran – Spiced Sautéed cabbage

Recipe for Cabbage Thoran a favourite side dish of Kerala Cuisine. A Stir Fry with Cabbage and Grated Coconut

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cabbage-thoran-2Garnishes play an important role in food presentation. It can be defined as “Food items placed around or on top of a principal dish for a relish”. A careful selection of garnishes that have flavour, colour, and eye appeal is appreciated and is accepted as a finished dish.

In this post we are doing cabbage thoran/ mild spiced sautéed cabbage in an arc shape. Arcs add fluidity and a sense of motion to a presentation.
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Cabbage Thoran is one of the favourite side dish of Kerala Cuisine. Any Kerala Sadhya is incomplete without Cabbage Thoran. Cabbage Thoran is a stir fry made using cabbage and coconut.

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Serves: 3 – 4

Preparation time – 15 minutes

Cooking time – 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Cabbage : 500 gm finely chopped
Grated coconut : 1cup
Green chillies : to taste
Turmeric powder : 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds : 1tsp
Curry leaves : 2 sprig

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Creamy Chicken Korma

Recipe for Mughlai Chicken Korma a Traditional Indian Dish . A Delicious and Flavorful Curry with Aromatic Spices and Herbs.

Slice –  2 -3 Onions –  2 inch Pc Ginger – 6-8 Cloves Garlic – 2 green chilli

Spice – 1 tsp. Chilli –  1 tbsp. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp. Garam Masala – 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder – +/- 2 tsp. Salt  –  Spice Mix

Saute – 1 tbsp. Butter (or Oil) – Sliced  Items  – 2 mnts.  – Spice Mix – Stir 1 mnt. – Cool  – To Blend

Blend –  Saute above –   3 Tomatoes – 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves – 1/2  Cup Mint Leaves –  1/2 Cup  Cashewnuts 1/2 Cup Yogurt – 2 tbsp. Desiccated Coconut  – Pinch Sugar –  Grind – Rough Paste –  Marinade

Marinate – 1 kg. Chicken – Bite Size Pcs –  in  Marinade – 1/2 hr.

Cook –  Bring to Boil – Cook Low Flame – Till done. 25- 30 mnts

Enjoy Delicious Chicken Korma with Rice or Naan.

Note –  Adjust Salt and Spices to Taste.  Use Almonds instead of Cashew.

Recipe for Mughlai Chicken Korma a Traditional Indian Dish Delicious and Flavorful Curry with Aromatic Spices and Herbs.

 

 

 

 

 

Mambazha Pulissery – Sweet and Sour Mango Curry

Sweet and Sour Mango Sauce Indian Recipe
Cut –  Peel  and Chop – 1 Half Ripe Mango in pcs.
Heat – 1 Tbsp. Coconut Oil  – 1 tsp. Mustard seeds – tsp. Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp Urad Dal –  Splutter
Add – 3-4 Green Chilli (or  red)   – 5 Cloves Garlic  – Handful Curry Leaves – 1/2 tsp. Chilli powder  1 tsp. Turmeric Powder – Mix well
Cook – 2 – 3 cups water – Mango pcs – Salt to Taste  – Bring to Boil  – 1/2 Cup Dry Grated Coconut (almost Powder ) – Cook till Mango Soft – turn off stove
Blend – 1 Cup Creamy Yogurt – 1/2 Cup water –  Mix in above – Stir and bring  to  boil on very very  low Flame  – Done
Delicious Side dish for a Barebeque or with rice or Couscous.
Note : Use Sour raw mango instead of Half ripe if preferred.
Last weekend I made this for side dish.   Our guests loved it so much,  and requested for the recipe.   Fr. Nevin you have already received the recipe by email the same evening.  Hope you enjoy making it too.

Recipe for Sweet, spicy and sour Mango Curry a Kerala classic and favorite. Simple to make and packed with a great depth of flavor.  Perfect dish for seasonal mangoes that are slightly underripe to enjoy with Rice or Fried meats.

Khajoor ki Chutney – Dates Chutney

Khajoor ki Chutney - Dates Chutney Recipe

Chop – De-seed and Chop 250g Soft Dates – Small pcs.

Soak – Tamrind (Tennis ball Size) in 1 cup Hot Water – Extract juice

Heat –  Pan – 2 tsp. Oil – Low Flame – 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds – 1/2 Fennel Seeds  – 1/2 tsp. Ginger Powder –  1tsp. Chilli Powder – Quick Stir

Saute –  Dates – in above – 3-4 mnts – 1 tsp. Salt  – Low Flame

Cook  – Pour Tamrind Juice to Saute – Pinch of  Sugar Bring to Boil – Till Dry and Oil has started to realease  – Turn off Stove – Done

Delicious Chutney to Enjoy with Pilaf  or as Dip or Sauce for Snacks.  Yummy!!

Note :  Adjust Salt and Spices to taste.

Easy Recipe  for  sweet and sour Date Chutney to accompany all kinds of Crispy Snacks or Pilaf

 

 

Dalia Bulgar Fish Pilaf

Quick and Easy One Pot Recipe for Broken Wheat  Dalia Bulgar Fish Pilaf 

Marinate –  1/2 Kg Fish Pcs – 1 tsp. Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp. Salt – 1 tsp. Pepper – 1 tsp. Ginger Garlic Paste  – 20 mnts

Soak – 1 Cup Bulgar – 2 Cups Water – Half Hour Soak – Drain

Chop –  3- Red Pepper –  3 Cups of Kale (or Spinach) – 3 Tomatoes in Pcs

Heat – Wide Pan – 1 tbsp. Oil – 1 tbsp Ghee – Fry Fish 2 mnts Each Side – Move to one Side of Pan (or on Plate)

Saute – Red Pepper – Kale –  2 Mnts-  Add Tomatoes – Stir well –  5 Mnts

Cook – Fry in above  Soaked Bulgar – 3 mnts – Mix with Fish  – 1 1/2   Cup Boiling Water (or Chicken Stock)  – Low  Flame till water is absorbed – Low Flame

Garnish – Spring Onions and Corriander Leaves – Drizzle  1 tbsp. Lemon Juice – Turn off  Stove

Serve With Dates Chutney and Salad or Just eat Plain.    Delicious Easy One pot Dish. 

Note – Adjust Salt and Spices to taste.    Use Rice instead of  Bulgar if preferred.

I will post the Dates Chutney Soon.   Running out of Time now.  Sorry.

Quick and Easy One Pot Recipe for Broken Wheat  Dalia Bulgar Fish Pilaf

As Promised Here is the link to dates chutney friends.

https://livinginleuvenbelgiumeurope.com/2018/09/24/khajoor-ki-chutney-dates-chutney/

Meen Mapas – Fish in Coconut Sauce

Malayali food is one of my very favourite cuisines and is one of the things I miss most about living in India. I don’t mean to suggest that I grew up eating Malayali food (Kerala is the state, the people, culture and food are Malayali; the language is Malayalam). Indeed, given how intensely regional Indian […]

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Ethakka Vattayappam / Rice Cake with Plantain – Microwave Recipe

Ethakka Vattayappam / Rice Cake with Plantain - Microwave Recipe - Gluten Free Cake

Chop  – Peal – 1 Plantain – cut in Cubes

Sauce – Mix 1 tbsp. Rice Flour- 1/2 Cup Water – 2 Cups Coconut Milk – 2 tbsp.  Sugar – Pinch Cinnamon Powder  –  Stir Well – Bring to Boil  – 2-3 mnts –   Slow Fire –  Turn Off Stove

Batter – Mix –  1 Cup Rice Flour – 1 Cup Finely Grated Coconut (fresh or Dry) – Pinch Salt   – +/- 1 Cup water – 1/2 Cup Sauce – 1 Drop Vanilla Essence –  Thick Pouring Consistancy

Microwave – Pour Batter – Flat Bottom – Greased Dish – Decorate  Chopped Banana  – Sprinkle Pinch Cinnamon – +/-7 mnts.  –  Out of Microwave – Rest 5 Mnts.

Slice and Serve Hot of Cold with rest of the Sauce.  

Note : Use Cardamom powder instead of Cinnamon.  Use Jaggary instead of Sugar.  Substitute Coconut Milk with Regular milk.   Steam Cake  15 -20 mnts instead of Microwave if preferred.

I have been craving this cake for the last few days.  My mom made it all the time.    But this is the first time I have tried this.   The method and ingredients have changed slightly but the whole Appam was made and eaten in no time with beautiful memories of Amachi.

Delicious and Easy Recipe from Kerala India –  Ethakka Vattayappam / Rice Cake with Plantain Steamed or In Microwave drizzled with Coconut Sauce for  Breakfast or Evening Snack.

 

Plum Chutney

Plums are nutritious fruit rich in antioxidants and fiber. This chutney is sweet,tangy,spicy ,fragrant and delicious.Serve this chutney with fritters or crackers or chips or spread it on bread. Prep time: 5 mins Cook time:20 mins Author:Deepti Ingredients: 4-5 Red plums(Rinse in cold water,pat dry and chop into small pieces.Remove the seed.) 1 tsp roasted […]

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