Chicken Bartha

Ingredients

1. Chicken - 2 lbs(cut into bite size cubes)
2. Onions - 2(medium size,one roughly chopped and other finely chopped)
3. Tomatoes - 1 num(medium size)
4. Green chilly - 4 
5. Ginger - 1 piece or 1tbs ( roughly chopped)
6. Garlic - 4-5 cloves(roughly chopped)
7. Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp
8. Chilly powder - 1tbs
9. Garam Masala - 1tsp
10. Cumin powder - 1ts
11. Kasoori Methi - 3/4 tsp
12. Cashew(optional)-5-8 num
13. Tomato ketchup - 3tbs
14. Water - 1/2 cup
15. Oil - 2tbs
16. Cilantro or coriander leaves-2tbs
17. salt to taste

Method

• Heat 1tbs oil in a pan and saute onions(1 onions roughly chopped),ginger and garlic till they turn pink, now add tomatoes , green chilly and cashew and fry for few min.Now puree them and keep aside.
• Heat oil in another pan and add onions (finely chopped ),turmeric and salt and fry for 1min ,now add chicken and stir well ,cover and cook for 10min(until chicken is cooked) ,chicken will release lot of water and let the chicken cook in that water.
• Remove the lid and cook till the water is dried out and chicken become brownish.
• Add chilly powder ,Garam masala,kasoori methi and cumin and stir well for 1min.
• Add ketchup and fry for 1min,add masala puree and water mix well,check salt if needed add more salt, cook for 5min.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.

Source=Lekshmi Nair

Tiramisu

Ingredients

1. Mascaponia cheese or Cream cheese-8 oz pack (room temperature) i used both the cheese 4 oz each
2. Egg Yolks-3 num
3. Whip cream-1 1/2 cups
4. Sugar-6tbs
5. White cake mix(1/2 pack) or Lady finger cookies-1 pack
6. Coco Powder-for garnishing
7. Strong Coffee -1 1/2 cup (if using cake mix you may need more coffee)

Method

• Mix mascaponia or cream cheese(room temperature)and 3tbs sugar and mix well.
• In another heat proof bowl mix 3egg yolk and 3tbs sugar and mix well, place this in a double boiler system (the water should not touch the bowl) and cook the egg for 1-2 min stir continuously  until the egg yolk turn lemon yellow.
• Pour the egg mixture into cream cheese mixture and mix well,now add 2tbs strong coffee and mix well
• Mix whip cream into cream cheese  mixture .
• Dip lady finger in the coffee mixture [(if using cake mix bake the cake according to the package direction,cut the cake into half in the middle so that it forms two layer,place one layer and brush with coffee and place 1/2 of cream cheese mixture and dust with cocoa powder.place the other layer and brush the coffee over the cake and rest of the cream cheese mixture and dust with cocoa owder )]in a square tray until the bottom of the tray is fully covered.
• Now spread half of cream cheese mixture on top of the lady finger dust with cocoa powder ,now repeat a second layer by placing the lady finger dipped in coffee and spread the rest of the cream cheese mixture.
• Dust with cocoa powder and chill atleast for 8hrs.
• Enjoy your tiramisu 

Corn In Peanut And Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

1. Corn -4 (husk and corn silk removed and cut into 4-5 pieces)
2. Tomatoes-2 medium size (finely chopped and blanched)
3. Onions-1 medium finely chopped
4. Garlic-3-4 cloves (minced)
5. Ginger-1 small piece (grated)
6. Green chillies-3 num(finely chopped)
7. Coriander Powder -2tsp
8. Cumin Powder -2tsp
9. Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
10. Chilly Powder-1tsp
11. Peanuts-1/2 cup (dry roasted,skinned and ground)
12. Oil-1 tbs
13. Coriander leaves-to garnish
14. salt to taste
15. Water-1 cup

Method

• Add oil in a pan, add onion and fry till golden brown.
• Now add tomatoes,garlic,ginger and green chilly and fry for about 5min
• Add turmeric powder,coriander powder,cumin and chilly powder and fry for another 5 min.
• Add the ground peanuts and mix well.
• Add corn and mix until the corn is coated with the peanut and tomato gravy .cook for 5min.
• Now add 1 cup of water and cover and simmer for about 10-15min until the corn is cooked(if necessary add more water).
• Garnish with coriander leaves, enjoy the dish with roti.

Source-chachi's kitchen

ROSEMARY BISCOTTI

Ingredients

1. Unsalted Butter-1/4 cup(room temperature)
2. Olive Oil- 2tbs
3. Sugar-1/4 cup
4. Rosemary-1tbs (finely chopped)i didn't have fresh i used dried
5. Baking Powder-2tsp
6. Salt-1/4 tsp
7. Eggs-2 num
8. Cornmeal-1/3 cup
9. Unbleached All Purpose flour-1 2/3 cup
10. Milk-to brush the dough

Method

• Heat oven at 375 degree.
• Beat olive oil and butter using a electric mixture until smooth.
• Add sugar ,baking powder,salt and rosemary and mix until combined.
• Beat in egg and blend in cornmeal and flour,mixing until combined .Scrap down sides and bottom of bowl.
• Divide dough in half, working on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet with floured hands, form each piece of dough into flattish log -9"long by 1 1/2 "wide.
• Arrange the long in a cookie sheet (leave enough space in between the 2 logs),flatten slightly then brush with milk.
• Bake for 20 min, until cooked(until a  toothpick inserted comes out clean.Cool on wire rack for 1 hr.
• Reduce the temperature to 325 degrees
• Carefully remove the logs, one at a time to a cutting board.Cut the logs (with a serrated knife) diagonally to 1/2" thick. Arrange the biscotti,cut side down on the cookie sheets and bake for 10-12 min on each side or until light golden brown.
• Cool 1min, then remove from cookie sheets to wire racks to cool completely. Make about 2 dozens.

Green Peas And Mint Rice

Ingrediants

1.  Leftover rice-2 cups
2. Bay leaves-1
3. Cinnamon stick-1 piece
4. Cloves-2
5. Green Peas(frozen)-1/2 cup
6. Red chilly Powder-1/4 tsp
7. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
8. Pepper Powder-1 tsp
9. Garam masala-1 tsp
10. Mint leaves and Coriander leaves- to garnish
11. Oil-1 tbs
12. Salt to taste

Method

• Add oil in a pan when the oil get hot, add Cinnamon,cloves and bay leaves, for 1min.
• Add Turmeric powder and green peas cook for 2 min.
• Now add red chilly powder,pepper powder and garam masala fry till the raw smells goes.
• Add the cooked rice and stir well .
• Garnish with mint and coriander leaves.

Source-Priya's easy and tasty recipes

Cornmeal And Oats Idli

Ingredients

1.  Cornmeal -1 Cup
2.  Oats  -1 Cup
3. Yogurt -2 Cup
4. Green Chilly-3 -4 num(chopped finely)
5.  Mustard Seed-1 tsp
6. Urad Dal -1 tsp
7. Eno Salt or Baking Soda -1 tsp
8. Cashew Nuts -1 tbs (broken into small pieces)
9. Curry leaves-few
10. Oil-1tbs
11. Salt-to taste

Method

• Mix Cornmeal,oats,yogurt in a bowl.
• Add oil in a pan ,add mustard seeds,urad dal  let it  splutter, now add cashew green chillies,curry leaves and fry for few min
• Add the tempered mixture to the cornmeal and oats and mix well.
• Add baking soda and stir .
• Pour batter to the greased idli plates.
• Steam cook  the idly  for 15-20minutes
• Serve with chutney.

Source: Priya's recipe

Baked Rice /Arroz al Horno (Spain)

Ingredients

1. Olive Oil- 1tbs
2. Chicken Sausage-2 links(optional)
3. Potatoes-2 medium ,peeled and thickly sliced
4. Garlic-1 whole head  (outermost skin removed)
5. Tomatoes-2 medium (cut into wedges)
6. Basmati rice -2 Cups
7. Chickpeas-1 cup(soaked overnight and cooked)
8. Chicken broth(optional)or water -4 cup
9. Paprika-1 tsp(chilly powder)
10. Salt -To taste

Method

• Preheat oven at 400 F.
• In a Skillet, heat oil over medium heat.Add sausage(optional)and  potatoes and saute 5min or lightly browned.
• Add whole head garlic to pan and saute 2-3 min.
• Add tomatoes wedges to pan and saute another 2 to 3min ,remove from heat and keep aside.
• Place rice,chickpeas,broth/water,Paprika and salt in a saucepan .Bring to boil an dcook uncovered,10 min.
• Pour rice mixture into a baking dist(about 12 inch square).Arrange sausage(if using),potatoes,and tomatoes on top of rice,placing garlic in the center.Cover with aluminium foil an dbake for 25 min ,or until liquid is nearly absorbed.
• Remove from oven and allow to sit,still covered ,10 min.Uncover and serve from baking dish (do not serve garlic)

Peach Smoothie

Ingredients

1. Peaches-6 (Frozen or fresh)
2. Banana-1(peeled and cut into chunks)
3. Plain Yogurt-1/2 cup
4. Apple Juice-1 Cup
5. Ice cubes-6
6. Sugar-2tbs(optional, only if needed) 

Method

• Put the Peaches,ice ,banana.Apple juice and yogurt onto the blender container.
• Cover the blender with th elid and hold down the lid while you blend ,blend on high speed.
• Blend until the mixture is forthy and there are no big chunks of fruit and ice .
• Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve right away.

KULCHA

Ingredients

1. Wheat Flour-2 1/2 cups
2. Flour(Maida)- 1cup
3. Yeast- 1 1/2 tsp
4. Baking Powder-1 tsp
5. Curd-1/4 cup
6. Milk-3/4 cup( warm milk)
7. Sugar-2tbs
8. Salt-1 1/2tsp
9. Butter or oil-2tbs

Method

• Add yeast to the warm milk and keep aside for 15min.
• Now take a large bowl and add both flour ,baking powder ,sugar and salt and mix them together.
• Add oil and mix well ,now add the curd and milk (milk with yeast) and make a soft dough, add some oil and let the dough sit aside for 6hrs .The dough will rise double in size.
• Take the dough and knead once again to break the air bubbles.
• Make 13-15 lemon size balls and dust them in  flour and roll them round like chapathi.
• Drizzle some oil in a hot griddle and put the kulcha's and cook on both side.
• Serve with Spicy Chole.

Source:Priya's easy and tasty recipe

Chicken Shawarma

Ingrediants
    For chicken:

1.  Chicken thighs-1 pound
2. Potatoes-2 num(cubed)
3. Curd-2tbs
4. Lime Juice-2tbs
5. Garam Masala(all spices)-2tsp
6. Vinegar-1tbs
7. Salt-To taste
8. Pepper-1tbs
9. Oil-to fry (shallow fry)

                        Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients  for 4 hrs or overnight.

 

  For Hummus:

1. Chick peas (Garbanzo beans)-1 Cup (soaked overnight and cooked)
2. Tahini paste-2tbs (Dry roast sesame seeds and grind them with little oil).
3. Mint leaves-3-4 num
4. Curd or Sour Cream-1/2 cup
5. Garlic-2 cloves
6. Lemon juice-1 lemon
7. Olive oil-3tbs
8. Red Pepper Flakes-2 tsp
9. Salt -To taste

  For Garlic Sauce:

1. Garlic-7-8 cloves
2. Mayonnaise(or yogurt)-3tbs
3. Vegetable Oil-2/3 Cup
4. Lemon Juice-1 lemon
5. Parsley-1tbs
6. Salt -to taste
7. Pepper-2tsp

For Serving:

1. Pita bread -4 num
2. Sliced Tomatoes -2
3. Onions-1 sliced length wise
4. Cucumber-1 Sliced 
5. Hummus,Garlic sauce and Chicken

Method

  For Hummus:

• In a food processor blend together Chickpeas,Tahini,Mint leaves,Curd,Garlic ,Lemon juice,Salt and 1 tbs Olive oil. Blend to a   smooth paste.
• Spread the mixture to a serving plate ,Sprinkle chilly flakes and add the olive oil on top of hummus. 

 For Garlic Sauce: 

 

• Finely slice Garlic and add oil little at a time and mix with spoon  until it stops absorbing.
• Keep adding the oil until it runs out.
• Now add Mayonnaise and mix well, if it is too mayonnaise add more oil.
• Add Parsley ,salt and pepper
• Put them in a jar and refrigerate.

For Chicken:

• Put oil in a pan and fry the chicken (shallow fry) or grill them until they are cooked.
• Cook the potatoes separately.
• Cut the chicken pieces  to thin Strips.Keep aside.

TO SERVE:

         Take Pita bread and spread hummus.Add chicken,Potatoes,onions,tomatoes and cucumber and garlic sauce.

Granola Bars

Ingredients

1.  Oats-2 Cups
2.  Almonds-1Cups(sliced)
3. Coconut Shredded -1 Cup
4. Wheat Germ-1/2 Cup (Toasted)
5. Unsalted Butter-3 Tbs
6. Honey-2/3 Cups 
7. Light Brown Sugar -1/4 Cups
8. Vanilla Extract-1 1/2 Tsp
9. Salt-1/4 teaspoon 
10. Pitted Dates-1/2 cup(chopped)
11. Dried Apricots-1/4 Cups(chopped)
12. Dried Cranberries-1/2 cups
13. Raisins-1/4 cups

Method

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 12-inch baking dish and line it with parchment paper. 
• Toast Oats,Almonds and coconut together in baking sheet  for 10-12 min until light brown,Stir occasionally.
• Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and mix in the wheat germs.
• In a sauce pan add Butter ,Brown sugar ,Vanilla and Salt and bring to a boil in medium heat.
• Then pour over the toasted oats mixture.
• Add the dried fruits and mix well.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 300 F .
• Pour the mixture into a baking pan (8 by 12 inch).
• Wet your fingers and press the mixture evenly into the pan.
• Bake for 25-30 min until lightly brown.
• Cool for 2 to 3 hrs before cutting into squares.
• Store in a airtight container.

Source:Food Network( Ina )

 

Idly (Patriotic idly)

Ingredients

1. Raw rice or idly rice or Long grain rice-3 cups
2. Urad dal- 1cup
3. Fenugreek seeds(uluva)-2tbs
4. Carrot -2 (cooked and pureed)
5. spinach-1 cup(cooked and purred)
6. Salt -to taste

Method
         For Idly Batter :

• Soak Urad dal and Fenugreek overnight .soak rice separately over night.
• Grind urad dal and Fenugreek mixture to a smooth paste keep it aside.
• Now add rice and grind to a smooth mixture add enough water(add add to much water as idly need less water .
• Mix both mixture together in a big bowl and keep aside in a warm place to ferment,about 8hrs. (you will see the batter has risen).

      For Preparing Idly :

• Take the Ferment batter and add salt and mix well.
• Take a small bowl add 3 cups of batter and now add the carrot puree and mix well.
• Take another bowl and add 3 cups of batter and add the spinach puree and mix well.
• Heat the pressure cooker or idli cooker, grease the idly plates .
• Fill with the  idly batter(spinach and carrot) and cook them for about 10 minutes.
• Take out the plates n remove the idlis with spoon carefully.
• serve them hot with coconut chutney.

note:The leftover batter can be used for preparing dosa.

Tindoora(kovaka) Thoran

Ingrediants

1. Tindoora or Kovaka -1/2 pound (cut length wise or round)
2. Onions-1 num(medium size )
3. Tomatoes-1 num(medium size )
4. Green chillies-3 or 4  (if you like more spicy can add more)
5. Garlic-4-5 num(crushed)
6. Coconut Grated-1cup
7. Mustard seeds-1 tsp
8. Channa dal(kadala parupe)-1 tbs
9. Turmeric powder-1 1/2tsp
10. Chilly powder-1/2 tsp
11. Sugar-1/2 tbs
12. Lime-1 num
13. Coriander leaves-2tbs (finely chopped)
14. Salt -to taste
15. Oil-1tbs

Method

• Finely chop Onions ,tomatoes and green chilly and mix them together.
• In a sauce pan cook tindoora(kovaka) by adding enough water along with 1 tsp turmeric powder, chilly  powder and salt,keep aside
• Add oil in a pan and add Mustard seeds.
• Now add garlic and fry for 1/2 sec and add channa dal and fry till the channa dal turns light brown.
• Now add the onion,tomatoes and green chilly ,add turmeric and salt and fry until the onions and tomatoes are cooked, about 3 min, stir occasionally.
• Now add the cooked tindoora(kovaka) and sugar mix well.
• Add coconut and mix well and cook for 1 min.
• Add lime juice(2 tbs) and coriander leaves mix well  .Switch off the gas .
• Enjoy the dish with rice.

Source-Lekshmi Nair Recipe

Icebox Spirals and Bull's -Eyes Cookies

Ingredients 

1. Butter  -1 1/2 stick(3/4 cups) unsalted butter ,room temperature
2. Sugar-1 1/4 cups
3. Eggs-1(plus 1 egg white lightly beaten)
4. Salt- 1/2 tsp
5. Whole Milk-1/3cup
6. Vanilla Extract-1/2 tsp
7. Flour(all purpose flour)-2 1/2 cups ,plus more for work surface.
8. Unsweetened Cocoa powder-3tbs

Method
  1. Making dough:

• Put butter and sugar in a bowl and mix with a electric mixer in low speed until creamy.
• Add eggs and salt mix well.
• Add milk and vanilla and mix until combined.
• Add flour little at a time  ,(in medium -low speed  )    and mix until just combined
• Remove half of the mixture set aside.
• Add coco powder to the rest of the dough ,mix in low speed .

 2.  For Bulls's eyes:

•   Rolls out 1/4 of chocolate dough on a lightly floured surface to a 12inch rod about 3/4 thick.
• Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 20min.(or freeze it for 3min)
• Roll out half of Vanilla tough on lightly floured parchment paper to 12 by 4 inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick (it should be as long as chocolate rod and just wide enough to wrap around the rod).
• Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 20min.
• Brush the top of vanilla dough with egg whites.
• Then place the chocolate rod along the length of vanilla rod.Trim the excess.
• Gently pinch the dough to seal, refrigerate until firm about 20min.

3.Form Spirals:

• Roll out remaining chocolate dough on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper  to 1/4 inch thick and 9 by 6 inch rectangle.
• Roll out remaining vanilla dough on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper  to 1/2 inch thick and 9 by 6inch rectangle.
• Refrigerate both dough for 20min
• Brush egg white on top of each rectangle .
• Then place vanilla dough on top of chocolate dough.
• Starting at on elong side,roll up dough,Gently pinch and press the edge of the roll to seal it.
• Refrigerate until firm,about 20min.

 4. Bake cookies:

• Preheat oven to 350 F.
• Cut logs crosswise into 1/4 inch thick rounds .
• Lined the baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cookies 1 inch apart.
• Bake for 12 -15 min ,until firm but not brown.
• Let it cool on sheet for 3min ,transfer to a wire rack to cool completly.
• Store cookies in air tight container .

Source -Martha  Stewart's

Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients 

1. Bananas-2 large(very ripe) mashed
2. Sugar-2/3 cup
3. Milk-1/4 cup
4. Vegetable oil-3tbs
5. Vanilla essence-1/2 tsp
6. Eggs-3
7. Bisquick Mix-2 2/3 cups(all purpose baking mix or 2 2/3 cup flour,1tsp baking soda and  1tsp baking powder)
8. Chopped nuts-1/2 cup(almonds,cashew and walnuts)

Method

• Heat oven to 350F.Spray  loaf pan with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl stir bananas,sugar,milk,egg,oil and vanilla until well blended
• Stir in Bisquick mix mix well (if using flour ,baking soda and baking powder sift together before adding).
• Mix the nuts to the batter and pour into the loaf pan.
• Bake 50-60 min or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool 10 min .Run knife around the sides of the pan to loosen the loaf.Remove to cooling rack .
• Cool completely before slicing.

Mini Tarts(savory)

Ingredients

1. Flour -1/2 cup
2. Sour cream-1/4 cup
3. Eggs-2
4. Milk-1/2cup
5. Onions-1/4 finely slice
6. Green onions-2num finely chopped
7. Baking powder-1/2 tsp
8. Shredded Cheddar cheese-2/3 cup
9. Worcestershire sauce-1/2 tsp

Method

•  Heat oven to 400 F.Spray muffin pans with cooking spray.
• Add oil in pan and fry onions till light brown
• In a bowl stir egg,milk ,Worcestershire sauce and  sour cream with a wire whisk or fork 
• Now add the flour and baking powder mix until it is well blended.
• Add fried onions,green onions and cheese mix well
• Spoon the mixture into the muffin pan (2tbs)
• Bake 15-20 min or until golden brown.
• Cool 5minutes ,loosen the sides of the tart from pan ,Serve warm .Makes about 12 muffins

Churros

Ingredients

1. Butter-1/2 stick (1/4 cup)
2. Water-1cup
3. Sugar-2tsp
4. Flour-1cup
5. Orange Zest-Zest of 1 orange
6. Nutmeg-1tsp
7. Eggs-4
8. Sugar-1/2 cup
9. Cinnamon powder-1/2 tsp
10. Oil for frying

Method

• Heat butter in nonstick pan ,now add the water and sugar stir well and let it boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium low and Now add the flour,nutmeg and orange zest and stir vigorously until you form a soft ball.Switch off the gas.
• Now transfer this to a bowl and mix it with a electric mixture  in low speed ,this will help to cool down the mixture.About 2min
• Now add the eggs one at a time and mix well.Now you will have a smooth batter.
• Transfer this batter to a pipping bag with a star tip . 
• Carefully squeeze out 4 inch long strips of dough directly into the hot oil, you can cut them with sissors. Fry till golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from hot oil to drain on paper towels.
• Stir together the sugar and cinnamon; roll churros in the mixture while still hot. 
• Serve warm.

Source-Food network(Paula Deen)

 

Vegetable Fried Rice

Ingredients

1.  Cooked Rice-2Cups
2. Vegetable oil -3tbs
3. Onions -1 chopped finely
4. Red bell pepper-1/2 chopped finely
5. Garlic-3cloves ,minced
6. Green peas -1/2 cup(i used frozen)
7.  Carrot-1 ,Peeled and finely shredded
8. Eggs-2
9. Soy Sauce-3tbs

Method

• Heat 2 tbs oil in the wok over medium high heat .
• Add onions ,pepper and garlic.Cook stirring constantly,until softened ,about 3min
• Add Rice,peas and carrot .Cook ,stirring constantly ,until vegetables are tender ,about 4min.
• Push the cooked ingredients to the edge of the wok.Pour the eggs and stir until scrambled. Slowly stir in the rice mixture until blended.
• Add soy sauce .Cook ,stirring constantly,until well blended ,about 1min.Serve hot.

Note-For tufu fried rice ,fry tofu and add them in the last step .

Banana Fry(Plantains)

Ingrediants

1.  Plantains-2 num
2. Flour -11/2 cups
3. Baking Powder-1/2 tsp
4. Sugar-2tbs
5. Coconut Powder-1tbs mix in 1/4 cup warm water
6. Milk-1/4 cup
7. Cardamon Powder-1tsp
8. Oil for frying

Method

• Make a batter using flour ,baking powder,sugar,cardamon powder,coconut powder and milk.The batter should be thick enough to coat the plantains , if it is thin add more flour.Keep it aside for 1hr
• Peel plantains and cut plantains in the middle and then slit each plantain  into 3 horizontal pieces.
• Heat oil in a pan ,dip the plantains in the batter and deep fry till golden brown.

Muruku

Ingrediants

1. Rice flour -2Cups
2. Urad Dal -1/2 cup
3. Chilly Powder-1tsp
4. Coconut Powder-2tbs
5. Warm Water-1/2 Cup
6. Ajwain(imodakam)-1tsp
7. Sesame seeds-1tsp
8. Oil-2tbs
9. Salt-1 1/4 tsp
10. Oil -for frying

Method

• Dry roast Urad dal and grind to a fine powder.
• Mix the coconut powder in 1/2 cup warm water and keep aside
• Mix Rice flour ,Urad dal powder ,Ajwain,salt,chilly powder and sesame seeds mix well .
• Add 2tbs oil and mix well.
• Then add the coconut milk and mix well to form a soft dough ,add more water if needed
• The dough should be soft .
• Heat oil in a pan .
• Now fill the chakli(use the star shape) with the dough and shape it like muruku in a parchment paper.

• When the oil is hot take the muruku with a spatula and drop it in oil (keep the flame in medium or else muruku will turn brown).After 1 min turn the muruku and cook till light brown .

Tip: If you are not able to make the shape(if it's falling apart)the mixture is dry add little more water.

Malabar Chicken Curry

Ingredients 

1. Chicken -11/2 pound
2. Onions -1 finely chopped
3. Tomatoes -2medium size
4. Green Chilly -2-3 num
5. Chilly Powder-2tbs
6. Turmeric Powder-1tsp
7. Oil- 4tbs
8. salt to taste

     For Marinating

1. Salt-2tsp
2. Turmeric Powder-1tsp
3. Chilly Powder-2tsp

      For Masala

1. Onions-1/2 thinly sliced
2. Curry leaves-2 strings
3. Coriander seeds-3-4 tbs
4. Whole red chillies-2-3 num (if the red chilly are spicy reduce the amount of chilly powder )
5. Ginger-1tbs  finely chopped
6. Garlic-5-6 cloves finely chopped
7. Coconut-1/2 cup

      For Garnishing

1. Onions-1/4 thinly sliced (you can use small onions,i used red onions )
2. Curry leaves-1string

Method

• Marinate Chicken with salt ,turmeric and chilly powder.keep aside for 1/2 hr
• Add 1tbs oil in pan add onions and fry for 2min ,then add curry leaves and fry till the onions are light brown .
• Add whole coriander seeds and red chilly and fry for 2min and then add ginger and garlic now fry them till onions are golden brown (keep in low flame) .Now add the coconut and fry till the coconut is golden brown (keep in low flame so that coconut doesn't burn).
• Grind the fried masala to a fine paste by adding enough water to grind,and keep aside.
• Add 3tbs oil in another pan add marinated chicken pieces and shallow fry till light brown .keep aside
•  Add onions and little salt to the same oil that was used to fry the chicken ,when the onions started to change color (light brown) add tomato pieces and green chillies and fry for 3min .
• Add chilly powder and turmeric powder and fry till the raw smell goes ,then add in the masala paste stir for 3 min.
• Add the fried chicken pieces and let the masala coat in the chicken cover and cook for 2min
• Now add 1cup of water and cover and cook till chicken is cook(add more water if needed )
• For garnishing ,add oil in another pan add 1tbs oil and fry the onions and curry leaves till onions are golden brown and garnish the chicken with the fried onions .

Egg Keema

 
Ingredients 

1. Egg-6 num (hard boiled eggs grated)
2. Onion – 1( large, finely chopped)
3. Tomatoes-2 large (pureed)
4. Frozen green peas-1/2 cup(if using dried green peas soak overnight and cook before adding)
5. Ginger – 2 tsp, minced finely
6. Garlic – 2 tsp, minced finely
7. Green Chilies – 2-3num, finely chopped
8. Cinnamon Stick-1small piece
9. Bay Leaf – 1
10. Cardamon whole-2
11. Cloves-2 
12. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
13. Red Chili Powder – 2tsp 
14. Coriander Powder-2tsp
15. Cumin powder-1tsp
16. Garam Masala--1/2 tsp
17. Coriander leaves-to garnish

Method

• Heat Oil in a medium non-stick pan .
• Add Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick,  Cardamom and Whole Cloves. 
• Add Onions and  salt, and cook till golden brown.
• . Add Ginger and Garlic, and cook till oil starts to separate from the mixture.
• Add Green Chilies and Tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes till oil seperates. Be sure to stir  in between.
• Add Red Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder and Cumin Powder.
• Add grated hard boiled eggs, salt and a little water and mix well.
• Add cooked Green Peas and Garam Masala and cook for 2-3 mintues.
• Garnish with fresh Coriander leaves.

Califlower and Peas in Tomato Gravy

 Ingredients
  

1. Cauliflower(medium)- cut in small florets 
2.  Green peas -3/4 cups (I used frozen green peas,if using fresh soak overnight and cook)
3. Mustard seeds -1tsp 
4. Tomatoes -2 num(medium size) cut into small pieces and blanched 
5. Tomato puree -1tbs 
6. Garlic cloves- 2-3 minced finely 
7. Ginger-1tbs minced finely 
8. Green Chillies - 2-3 minced finely 
9. Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp 
10. Coriander Powder-2tsp
11. Cumin Powder -2tsp
12. Chilly Powder-2tsp
13. Curry leaves -4-5 leaves
14. Oil -1tbs 
15. Salt -To taste 
16. Coriander leaves- finely chopped 

Method

•  Heat the oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. 
•  Add the tomatoes and tomato puree; stir , turn down the heat and cook for about 5 minutes. 
• Add the garlic, ginger and chillies and cook for a few minutes. 
• Add the turmeric, coriander and cumin powders, mix well cook for about a minute   
• Add the cauliflower and peas and salt, mix well, cover and cook at low heat for about 15 minutes or until cooked.   
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with chapatis

Sev Plain

Ingredient

1. Besan-1cup
2. Oil-3tb
3. Asafoetida-A pinch
4. Pepper or Chilly -1/2 tsp
5. Baking soda-A pinch
6. Salt-1tsp
7. oil for deep frying

Method

•  Mix everything together with enough water the dough should be soft , Keep aside for 5min(it will be very sticky but after 5 min you will be able to handle it).
• Heat oil  in a pan.
• Fill half of the dough in the sev maker or sev presser ,do it with small holes.
• Press into hot oil ,cook for 1/2 min on one side turn to other side and cook for 1/2 more min ,do not allow it to become golden, remove when it is white ,adjust the flame accordingly
• Drain to a paper towel.
• Store as it is or break them into small pieces.

Rava Ladoo

Ingredients

1. Sooji or Rava -2cups
2. Sugar            -2cups
3. Dry Shredded Coconut -11/2 cups(If using fresh coconut fry lightly before adding )
4. Butter-1/2 cup or 1/2 stick
5. Raisins -1/4 cup
6. Nuts-1/4 cup ( cashew and almonds coarsely chopped and roasted in ghee)
7. Cardamon powder -1/2 tsp
8. Milk -1/2 cup

 Method

• In a heavy bottom pan add ghee and fry raisins and fry till golden brown and raisins have puffed up, remove from ghee and keep aside .
• Add sooji to ghee and fry till nice aroma come (light brown), stir frequently sooji tends to burn fast .
• Add shredded coconut and fry for 3min ,now add sugar and stir for few min.
• Add nuts and raisins and cardamon powder and fry for 1min.
• Add milk and switch of the gas,and  mix well.
• Let it cool down for few min.
• Now start making ladoo ,first by dipping your hand in cold water and take some mixture and make lemon size balls .

Ada Dosa

Ingredients

1. Raw Rice -1/2 cup
2. Whole Moong (cherupayar) -1/2 cup
3. Toovar dal-1/2 cup
4. Channa Dal-1/2 cup
5. Urad dal-1tbs
6. Onions -1/2
7. Coriander leaves-2tbs
8. Ginger-1tbs
9. Green chilies-2num
10. Hing(kayam)-1/2 tbs
11. Turmeric-1tsp
12. salt to taste

 Method

• Wash and soak Rice and dal  for 7hrs or overnight 
• Grind the dal and rice with rest of the ingredients onions ,coriander leaves,ginger.green chillies,hing and turmeric,the batter should not be watery it should be thick and  coarsely ground .
• Heat a griddle on medium to high heat.Once it is hot pour a scoop of batter in the center of the griddle spread the batter evenly in circular motion.
• Drizzle oil on the dosa and cook for 2min.Then flip over to the other side .Cook for couple of minutes, it should be golden color .Serve immediately.
  

Panang Curry

Ingredients

1. Oil – 1 tbsp
2. Red Curry Paste – 2-3 tbsp
3. Coconut Milk – 1 cans or 1 1/2 cups
4.  Chicken (Cut into bite size cubes) or Tofu extra firm(for Vegi version) -1/2 pound
5. Sugar – 2 tbsp
6. Soy Sauce -1tbs
7. Fish Sauce (optional) – 1 tbsp
8. Hot chilly Sauce =1tbs
9. Salt -to taste
10. Red and green Bell Pepper – 1/4, sliced length wise
11. Carrots – 1/2 thin slices
12. Sweet Onion  – 1/4, sliced
13. Thai Basil Leaves – 4-6, torn up(if fresh is not available use dried basil)

Method

• Heat  oil in a pan add curry paste fry for  3min
• Then add the coconut milk ,fish sauce,chilly sauce and soy sauce when it start boiling add chicken when it is half done add the vegetable onions,carrots and bell pepper and cook for 5-7min add basil leaves
• For Vegetarian version add all the vegetables to the coconut milk cook for 5min and then add tofu and cook for another 2-3min ,add basil leaves

Pakkavada

 Ingredients

1.  Rice flour -1cup
2.  Besan       -2cups
3.  Red chili powder-2tsp
4.  Hing(kayam)    -1/2 tsp
5. Salt to taste
6. Oil for deep frying

Method

• Take the rice flour in a bowl. Add boiling water and mix well using a spoon to make a soft dough.
• Let it cools down a little, add the Besan , salt, hing, red chili powder and mix well to form a dough add 1tbs oil to the dough ,add  room temperature water if needed.
• Take a chakli press and use the one with narrow slit which results in a tape shape.
• Heat oil in Deep bottom pan(kadai).
• Add the dough prepared  into the chakli press , close and press directly into the oil in a circular motion .
• Fry until golden brown .Remove onto a kitchen towel.
• Once cooled , break into smaller pieces .

Muli Paratha

Ingredients

1. Raddish (Muli)- 1medium size
2. Green chillies-3 finely chopped
3. Coriander leaves-1/4 cup finely chopped
4. Carom seeds( ajwain ,Imodakam)-1/4 tsp
5. Onions -1/2 finely chopped
6. Salt-to taste
7. Roti Dough

Method

• Grate radish and put some salt and keep aside for 15min
• Squeeze out the water from radish (Don't throw away the water this water can be used to make the dough)
• Heat a non-stick pan and add radish(don't add any oil) and stir for 5min in low flame ,switch off the flame
• After  radish is cooled add the onions,carom seeds ,green chillies and coriander leaves keep aside
• Take the roti dough make a lemon size ball and roll them keep aside, repeat with another lemon size roti dough
• Place  about 2tbs filling evenly on the roti sprinkle salt on top(it's important that you add salt at this point ) place another roll out roti on top and seal the edges
• Sprinkle some flour and roll the roti again on both side 
• Heat a Tawa when it's hot put the Paratha and cook for 1min flip them add ghee or oil and cook for another 1min , Continue to flip and press till it's cooked.
• Serve the paratha with curd