Category: Traditional Recipes

Methi Murg – Fragrent Fenugreek Flavoured Chicken

Methi Murg - Fenugreek leaves Chicken Curry

Spices – 1tsp Garam Masala Powder – 1 1/2 tsp. Chilli Powder – 3 tsp. Coriander powder – 1 tsp. turmeric Powder

Marinate – 1/2 kg Chicken  – Bite Size pcs. –  2 tbsp. Yogurt – 1 1/2  tsp. Salt – Pinch Garam Masala –  1/2 hour or more

Saute – Heat 2tbsp. Oil – 2 Sliced Onions – 1 tsp each Ginger Garlic Paste -1-2 mnts  –   Add – 2  tbsp. Dried Kasuri Meethi Leaves – Stir –  Spices Above –  Mix well -1 tbsp. Tomato Paste – 1 mnt.

Cook – Add Marinated Chicken to Saute – Stir  – +/-2 mnt   – Add Half cup water – mix well –  Bring to Boil – Cook Covered –  low flame till done or in Preheated oven 180 deg C   –  (20-25 mnts)

Serve Fragrent Methi Murg with Chapati or Rice and Salad.   Enjoy.

Note : Adjust Salt and Spices to taste.  

Recipe for Methi Murg – Fenugreek Leaf Flavoured Chicken Curry – A Simple and Delicious recipe to make at Home.

 

Kanji Payar Chammanthi – Rice Porridge Green Lentil and Coconut Mango Chutney

Kanji Payar Chammanthi - Rice Porridge Green Lentil and Coconut Mango Chutney

Kanji Payar Chammanthi - Rice Porridge Green Lentil and Coconut Mango Chutney

Rice –  1 cup Brown Rice – Wash – Cook -5-6 cups water till soft – Mix 1 tsp. Salt  – Porridge consistancy – Kanji

Lentil –  1 cup Green Lentil – wash – cook in 3 – 4 cups water – till done (or pressure cook)

Saute – Heat 2 tbsp Coconut Oil Pan – 1/2 tsp. Mustard – 1/2 tsp. Cumin –   1 Chopped Onion – 1 handful curry leaves – 3 cloves Garlic – 1 1/2 tsp. Salt – till translucent – 1 tsp. Chilli Powder – Stir 1 mnt.

Payar – Mix cooked Lentil – To Saute  –  Bring to Boil Done

Chammanthi – 1 cup Grated Coconut – 1 Cup Chopped Raw Mango – 1” Pc Ginger  -1 Schallot (or small pc onion) – Salt 1 tsp. – 1/2 tsp. Chilli Powder – 10 curry leaves – Grind Coarse paste

Serve Kanji  with Payar and Chamanthi.   

Note : Add more or less water,Salt and Chilli as required.

I like to eat Payar or Chamanthi with Rice or Chappati  instead of Kanji.  

Last week Sita Luc and Anna returned after a month long trip to India.  Luc enjoyed eating this dish many times in Kerala and also talked about it many times.  So I guessed if Luc with his European taste buds enjoyed this recipe so much I should share it here for all my other friends too.

Kanji Payar Chammanthi A traditional recipe from Kerala, South India 

 

 

 

 

Cheesy Curried Cauliflower with Chilli Chips

Easy Recipe for Cheesy Curried Cauliflower with French Fries and Avacado.   Quick and Easy  Vegetarian Meal

Boil – 1 large  Cauliflower – cut into florets – 5 mnts – Boiling water – till Soft – Drain

Flour Mix – 1 tbsp. Flour  -1/2 tsp. turmeric  – 1/2 tsp garlic – 1 tsp Curry Powder -1 tsp. Salt

Sauce –  Heat Sauce Pan – low flame – 2 tbsp. Butter –  Flour Mix – Stir well – 1 mnt – 1/2 cup water – 1 cup Milk –  Bring to boil  – whisking continuously  till  sauce  thickens +/-  2 mnts.

Add – Boiling Sauce- Cawliflower Florets to Sauce – Handful Chopped Coriander – 1 tbsp. Lemon juice – Stir well

Topping – Spread 1  cup Grated Cheese  – to Boiling  – Cover with  Lid  – Turn off Stove – Rest for 5 mnts – till Cheese Melts.

Sides – Avacado – Peel – Destone – Mash – Mix – Pepper – Salt and Lemon Juice to Taste.

Serve Delicious Cheesy Curried Cauliflower with Mashed Avacado and Fries Sprinkled with Chilli and Salt

Note :  Add spices, Curry Powder or Herbs of Choice.   Adjust Salt to Taste.   

Easy Recipe for Cheesy Curried Cauliflower with French Fries and Avacado.   Quick and Easy  Vegetarian Meal.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapati Aloo – Indian Flat Bread with Potato Recipe

Chapati Aloo - Indian Flat Bread with Potato Recipe

Chapati

Mix – 1 Cup Water -1/2 tsp. Salt – +/- 2 Cups Wheat Flour – 1 tbsp. Oil – Form Dough

Rest – Cover Dough  – leave to rest 15 mnts.

Divide – 10 equal balls.- Roll – Form  Circles

Fry – Heat Pan – Medium Flame – Fry both Sides +/-1 mnt each side – Till Done.

Potato Masala

Boil – Peal – Cube – 6 medium size boiled Potatoes

Chop – 2 Onions – 1 tomato – Handful Coriander leaves 

Spices – 1 tsp Chilli Powder -1 tsp. Coriender Powder – 1 tsp Turmeric Powder 

Fry – Heat 2 tbsp. Oil – 1 tsp. cumin Seeds – Stir – Onions – +/- 1 tsp. Salt – Fry till Translusent

Saute – Add Spices to above – Stir 1 mnt. – chopped tomato 1 mnt –  Add Potatoes – Stir Fry – 2 mnts 

Cook – 5 tbsp. Water to above – Bring to Boil – Lower Flame – Stir to Mash Potatoes Slightly – 2-3 mnts.   Done

Garnish  – Coriander Leaves.

Enjoy Delicious Indian Bread with Potato Masala and Salad of Choice(see below links)

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Easy Vegetarian Recipe  Indian Bread with Potato and Salad

 

Banana Leaf Grilled Fish Parcel – Kerala Meen Pollichathu

Banana Leaf Grilled Fish Parcel - Kerala Meen Pollichathu Recipe

Marinate  – 5 Slices Fish (or whole fish) –  1 tsp. turmeric – 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder –  1/2 tsp. Salt – 1tsp lime Juice – 15 mnts.

Banana leaf  – 5 A4 size Pcs – Wash – Dry –  Hold it over medium flame to Soften –  20 seconds each – Smear coconut Oil

Chop – 1 Onion – 1 green Chilli – – 1 tomato – 1 inch Pc Ginger – 2 Cloves Garlic – Small Pcs.

Fry – 2 tbsp. Coconut Oil – Shallow Fry Marinated fish –  Both sides  – Out of pan

Saute –  Leftover Oil – Chopped items  – Pepper – salt to taste – 1 mnt

Parcel –  Oliled Banana Leaf –  Place Fried Fish –  Spread  1 tsp. Sauted Veg  around Fish – Wrap Leaf – Tie with Banana leaf String or secure with Toothpick.

Heat –  1 tbsp. Oil Skillet – Place Parcels – Cook on Low Flame – with lid  – 3-4 mnts each side. – Turn off Stove.

Delicious Kerala Style Banana Leaf  Flavoured Grilled Fish Parcel Ready  to be served.

Note : Use a  whole fish of Tilapia or similar fish  instead of Pcs.  Adjust spices and cooking time as needed.   

Recipe Kerala Style Banana Leaf  Grilled Fish Parcel 

This Recipe was shared by my uncle and cousins who lives in a Fishing Village in Kerala.   I love to visit my cousins.  Love eating fish cooked in so many different ways.  

 

 

The Many Health Benefits of Moringa Tea

Energy Booster:  The tea helps increase vitality and overall wellness, with no sugar or caffeine.

Anti-inflammatory Properties:   It is  known for relieving pain, chronic aches, and joint disorders, as well as gout, stomach upsets, headaches, and fever.

Rich Source of Antioxidants: Moringa tea has high-antioxidant power, which helps fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, and cellular damage.

Skin Care: With its high concentration of vitamin C and bioflavonoids, moringa tea is an anti-aging drink prevents the development of fine lines, and the youthfulness of the skin.

Treats Depression & Migraines: Moringa tea acts as an anti-depressant that balances serotonin and dopamine levels in the body.

Hair Care: Moringa tea has high levels of iron, vitamin C, vitamin B-complex, and essential amino acids. Promotes hair growth and maintenance, prevent dandruff and dry hair.

The nutritious leaf of the Moringa Oleifera tree is an excellent ingredient for making teas filled with potent antioxidants. Moringa leaves can be steeped in hot water for several minutes in a traditional tea-making process, where the leaves release an abundance of nutrients and antioxidants into the hot water, creating a refreshing and flavorful tea. […]

via Amazing Health Benefits of Moringa Tea — Top Health Fix

Pudina Paneer – Homemade Minty Cottage Cheese

Home made cottage Cheese Pudina Paneer Recipe

Pudina Paneer  –  Minty Cottage Cheese

Heat – 1 Ltr. Fresh Full Milk – Bring to Boil –  1/4 Cup Lemon Juice  – 1/4 cup Yogurt – turn off Stove – rest 10 mnts  – to curdle – Cheese and Whey.

Strain –  In Colander – Thin Cloth – Pour Curdled Milk – Strain –  Gather  cheesecloth gently squeeze – remove excess Whey

Set –– Tie Cheese Cloth to form tight package – Put it on a Plate – Place a cutting Board or another plate on the Package to press down –  1 Hour –  Open Package   – Slice in 1 inch cubes – Paneer Cubes ready- Refrigerate 1 Hour.

Flavour – 1 tbsp. Mint powder – 1 tbsp. Lemon Juice – 1 tsp Salt  -1/2 chopped tomato – 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder -1/2 tsp. Pepper powder – 1 tsp. garlic Paste – 1 tbsp. Oil.

Microwave – In a Bowl  – Mix Flavour  – Microwave for 2 mnts — Add  Paneer cubes to hot Flavour  – Microwave – 2-3 mnts. – Done

Serve – Garnish with Corriander leaves   as Starters

A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Homemade cottage cheese in Minty Sauce.   Pudina Paneer Recipe.

 

Tasty Spaghetti with Crispy Cheese Chips

Spaghetti Recipe with Cheese Chips

Chop – 1 Onion – 200g Kale  – 300 g Tomatoes – 5 Cloves Garlic

Cook – 250 g Pasta – In Lots of water – Cook till Done – Drain

Heat  – Skillet – 1 tbsp. Olive Oil – Saute Onions – Garlic – 1 tsp. Sweet Chilli Powder –  Salt – Pepper to Taste.

Saute  – In Above – 250g Ground Meat – 3-4 mnts – Kale –  2 mnts – Add Chopped Tomatoes – Simmer 6-8 mnts. – Sauce Ready.

Chips –  Tear Cheese in Small Squares – Spread on Plate – Sprinkle Parsley Powder – Microwave 1 1/2 mnt. – Cool  half mnt –  Detach from Plate.

Serve – Spaghette with Tomato Kale Sauce – Garnished with Crispy Cheese Chips.

Note – Add Vegetables of Choice.   Garnish with grated cheese if preferred.  

Enjoy Tasty Spagetti !! Yummy!!

Easy Recipe  Spagetti with Ground Meat and Crispy Cheese Chips.

Light Fluffy Tomato Mushroom Quiche Recipe

Easy quiche Recipe
Quiche Recipe

Chop – 2 Onions – 1 Red Bell Pepper – 250g Mushroom  – Handful  Spinach

Saute  – 1 tbsp. Olive Oil  – Saute Chopped Items -6-8 mnts.

Preheat – Oven 180 Deg Celcius.

Beat – 5 Eggs – 1/2 Cup Yogurt – 1 tbsp. Water – 1 tsp. Salt

Spread  – Line Baking Tin – Circular Puff Pastry – Spread  Sauted Veg – Pour -Egg Mixture.

Decorate – Sundried Tomato –  Sprinkle -Handful Parsley –  Spread – 1 cup Grated Cheese

Bake – 35 Minutes – Preheated Oven.   Check and Bake 5 Extra mnts. if needed.

Delicious Light Fluffy Tomato Mushroom Quiche Ready to be Served.

Slice and Serve. Mmm…

Note – Use Veg of Choice.   Use Cherry tomatoes instead of Sundried. 

Easy Quick Quiche Recipe Light Fluffy Tomato Mushroom Quiche

 

 

Mexican Burrito Feast

Mexical Burrito Recipe with Salad and Rice

Chop –  1 Onion – 3 cloves garlic – 300g Tomatoes

Spice – 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder – 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder – 1 tsp. Coriander Powder – 1 tsp. Salt

Cook – Soak 250 g  Brown Beans overnight – Cook till well done. (or use Tinned beans)

Fry – Heat 2 tbsp. Oil  – Add Onions -Garlic – fry till soft  – Add spices – Mix 1 mnt – 1/2 Kg.  Minced Meat – Saute  +/- 5 mnts – Chopped Tomatoes – 1 tsp. Sugar – Add Cooked beans – bring to boil -3 mnts. – Chilli Con Carne

Guacamole – Deseed and Mash 2 Avocados – Pinch Salt  – Juice 1 lemon

Roll –   Heat Flour tortillas – Spread spoonful Chilli Con Carne – Some Guacamole – Spoonful Sour Cream – Fold ends of Tortillas – Roll

Serve  – Burritos with Salad, Tomato Rice , Grated Cheese and Tortilla Chips.

Garnish – With coriander leaves and Sliced Red Pepper.

Note: Adjust Salt to taste.    Add Herbs of Choice.   For Vegetarian Version Skip the Mince Meat.

This is a dish made by  Tina when I was on holiday in India.   We make Chilli Con Carne all the time to eat with Rice.   It is Sarah and Tina’s Favourite dish.  Guacamole is another regular favourite at our place.

Easy Mexican Burritos Recipe with Salad Rice and Grated Cheese