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Pancake

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Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 3 tbsp. powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsp. Baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 Egg 2 tbsp. melted butter 2 cup milk Nutmeg(optional)   Preparation Sieve all the dry ingredients together. You may grate some nutmeg into it to remove the smell of the egg.  Beat the egg with salt using a grinder.  In a bowl, add the blended egg, milk and butter. Mix well.  Add the dry ingredients little by little while mixing.  Heat a pan. Pour the batter into the heated pan.  Once the bubbles are formed and popped, flip it.  Your pancake is ready to be served with maple syrup and butter. 

Tuna Croquettes

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    Ingredients:      Potatoes- 2 (cooked and mashed)      Cooked tuna- 2cups      Onion- 1 chopped      Pepper powder- 1tsp      Bread crumbs -1cup      Eggs-2(beaten)      salt to taste      Oil for deep frying       Method: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan.saute chopped onions,mashed potatoes,salt,pepper powder and mix well. Add chopped corinder leaves Allow to cool,then make balls. Dip the balls into the beaten egg mixture and roll it with bread crumbs.Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the balls till golden brown.Tuna croquettes is ready to serve..enjoy..

Cake

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INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butter 3 eggs Vanilla essence (optional) 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tbsp. fine sugar for dusting PREPARATION 1. Sift together flour, baking powder and keep it aside. 2. Whisk butter, fined sugar till smooth. Then add eggs          beating well after each addition. 3. Add flour mixture little by little.  Then add vanilla              essence and combine. 4. Spoon the batter into the prepared moulds, dividing          evenly. 5. Preheat oven at 180 OC and then bake it for 15 min. 6. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature 7. Dusting fine sugar on top of the cake.   

Kottayam Fish Curry

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Preparation time: 30 min Cook time:  15 min                                         Non - veg Cuisine: Indian INGREDIENTS:  Fish-500 g Coconut oil-4tbsp Mustard- 1/4tsp Fenugreek-1/4 tsp. Shallots-200g Ginger chopped -1tbsp. Garlic chopped - 2tsp. Kashmiri chilli powder - 4tsp. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp. Kodampuli (Cambodge) paste - 1 tsp. Curry leaves - 2 strings Salt to taste PREPARATION: Heat oil in a kadai. Add mustard when it splutters, add fenugreek powder, ginger, and garlic chopped shallots.  SautĂ© till shallots turn brown in colour. Allow to cool and make the paste. Heat oil in a chatty(mud pot), add chilli powder, grounded paste, turmeric powder and sautĂ© well. Pour enough water and let it boil. Add the fish pieces, salt, ...

Chow Mein (Stir Fried Noodles)

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The monsoons have arrived in many parts of India. Craving for something delicious, warm and healthy is super-common everywhere. This is when we tried making Chow Mein noodles and to be honest, the recipe turned great. So why not try this recipe and bring back that warm, fuzzy feeling. This recipe makes a great dinner option too. Simple Chow Mein Recipe (SautĂ©ed Chinese Noodles) Servings: 2 - 3 Timings: Preparation: 5 - 10 min. ; Cooking: 10 - 15 min. Simple Chow Mein Recipe (SautĂ©ed Chinese Noodles) Ingredients 115 g Flour Stick Noodles (Hakka Noodles) 1 tbsp. garlic - finely chopped 1 medium Onion - chopped 50 g Shredded chicken 1.5 cups chicken broth (or water) 1 carrot - sliced 1/4 of a cabbage - sliced thin 2 tbsp. Soy Sauce Oil (I used olive oil in my recipe) 1 tsp. Jalapeno sauce (optional) Pepper Salt to taste Directions Heat a skillet over medium-high flame, SautĂ© the onion and garlic in oil. Once done, pour the chicken broth an...

Spicy Indian Grilled Chicken

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Almost every non-vegetarian loves grilled chicken. Grilled chicken is totally different from fried chicken. Grilled chicken uses less oil and has different techniques of cooking, so as to ensure the spices get inside. But most Indians love grilled chicken that suits to their taste buds. So here is the recipe of Spicy Indian Grilled Chicken. Do try it out and let me know your comments. What's more? It does not have red food coloring, so it it totally safe and healthy. Spicy Indian Grilled Chicken goes well with buttered rice or fried rice and even Naan or Rumali Roti. If you are having it with Arabic Bread, you might also need Hummus and Garlic Sauce to accompany.     PREPARATION TIME:20 Mts     COOKING TIME-30 Mts Ingredients: Chicken-500g Kashmiri chili-  2 tsp Ginger Garlic paste-2 tsp Yogurt-2 tsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Garam Masala powder-1/4 tsp Beetroot powder-1/2 tsp             (it is basica...

Karimeen (pearl spot fish) Pollichathu

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Ingredients: Pearl  spot fish ( Karimeen )-3 nos Shallots crushed-2 cups Tomato -2 nos (chopped) Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp Curry leaves-2 strings Chilly powder-1 tsp Turmeric powder- ¼tsp Coriander powder-1 tsp Pepper powder-1/4 tsp Mustard-1/2 tsp(optional) Coconut oil-4 tbsp Coconut milk- 6 tbs Salt to taste Banana leaves-3 nos For the marination: Red chilly powder-2 tsp Turmeric powder - ¼ tsp S alt to taste Method: Marinate the fish with above ingredients. In a pan pour oil and shallow fry the fish and keep it aside.  In the remaining oil saute crushed onion till light brown in color, and then add ginger garlic paste, red chilly powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder,pepper powder, chopped tomatoes,salt , curry leaves and coconut milk. SautĂ© well until cooked.  Divide the masala into six portions. Heat the banana leaf gently and make it soft. Keep the sautĂ©ed Ma...

Chicken 65

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Preparation time:  20 mts                                              Non Veg  Cooking Time: 15 mts INGREDIENTS: Boneless chicken -500g (small pieces) Ginger garlic paste- 1 ½ tsp Coriander powder-1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder- 3 tsp Cumin powder-1/4 tsp Corn flour -1 tbsp Rice flour- 1 tsp Lemon juice- 1 tbsp Egg-1 Curry leaves Green chilly – 2 (slit)      Oil for frying PREPARATION:  Marinate the chicken pieces with all above the ingredients except oil for 2 hrs. Heat oil in a deep pan and fry all the chicken pieces till golden brown. Chicken 65 is ready to serve.

Chicken Thoran

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Preparation time:  15 mts.                                              Cooking Time: 25 mts. Non Veg  INGREDIENTS: Chicken-500 g Coconut oil- 5tbsp Small onion crushed-1 ½ cups Onion-1 (sliced) Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Garam masala-1/2 tsp Coconut -1 ½ cups Kashmiri chilli powder-2tsp Curry leaves-3 strings Preparation:   In a bowl add grated coconut, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves and knead well. Heat oil in a deep pan, sautĂ© crushed small onion till golden brown. Add chicken pieces, sliced onion, turmeric powder, garam masala(1/4 tsp) and salt. Cover and cook. When chicken is cooked, add the kneaded coconut mixture and garam masala. SautĂ© well till the water evaporates. Chicken Thoran is ready to serve.

Meen Vattichathu (Fish Curry)

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Preparation time:  15 mts                                              NON VEG Cooking time: 15mts    INGREDIENTS: Fish(sardines)- 6 nos Coconut oil -3tbsp Shallots sliced-10 nos Ginger chopped -2tsp Garlic chopped-2tsp Red chilli powder-1tbsp Coriander powder-1 tbsp Kudampuli(gamboge)-3nos Tomato chopped – 1/2cup Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Fenugreek seeds-1/2 tsp Mustard seeds-1/4 tsp Curry leaves Preparation: Soak kudampuli in ½ cup warm water and keep it aside. Heat oil in a chatti, splutter mustard seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Then add chopped onion, chopped ginger, chopped garlic and sautĂ© well. Then add coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt. SautĂ© well till the raw smell goes, then...

Payyoli Chicken Fry

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PREPARATION TIME: 25 minutes            NON VEG Cooking Time: 15 minutes INGREDIENTS: Chicken-500g Kashmiri chilly-50g Ginger paste-1tbsp Turmeric powder-1/4 tsp Chicken masala-1tsp Vinegar-2tsp Grated coconut-1cup Oil for fry Curry leaves Green chillies -3(slit) Salt to taste Preparation: In a microwave, cook Kashmiri chilli adding ½ cup water for a minute. Allow to cool, grind and make thick paste. (Remove 1tbsp paste for grated coconut). Marinate the chicken pieces with ginger paste, turmeric powder, chilli paste, chicken masala, vinegar and salt for 20 minutes. Heat oil in a deep pan, cover and cook the chicken pieces till golden brown. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan. Mix the remaining chilli paste with grated coconut and fry in the same oil along with curry leaves and green chilly. Mix the fried grated coconut with fried chicken. Payyoli chicken fry is ready. Serve it hot.

Kuttandan Tharavu Mappas Curry(Duck Curry)

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Preparation time:  30 mts                                              NON VEG Cooking time: 20mts INGREDIENTS: Duck-3/4 kg(cut into small pieces) Coconut oil-3tbsp+1tsp Pepper powder-1 ½ tsp Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp Coriander powder-1tbsp Garam masala-1tsp Ginger garlic paste-1/2 tsp Vinegar-1tbsp Thick coconut milk 1cup Fennel seed-1/2 tsp(crushed) Cardamom-4 nos(crushed) Cloves- 8 nos(crushed) cinnamon stick-1/2 inch Garlic chopped-2tbsp Ginger chopped-1 tbs Onion -2 nos( thinly sliced) Green chillies -3(slit) Curry leaves-1 string Salt to taste Preparation: Marinate the duck pieces with turmeric(1/4 tsp), pepper powder(1/2 tsp ) and ginger garlic paste for 20 minutes. In a pressure cooker, add the marin...

Duck Curry(Kuttanadan Tharavu curry)

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 Preparation time: 30 mts  Cooking time:30 mts                                                           NON - VEG            INGREDIENTS:  Duck – 1 kg, cleaned and cut into medium size  Onion – 2 medium, thinly sliced  Ginger –garlic paste – 2tbsp.  Green chillies – 3( slit)  Curry leaves – 1 string  Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp  Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 ½ tbsp.  Coriander powder – 1 ½ tbsp.  Fenugreek powder – 1 pinch (optional)  Garam masala powder – 1 tbsp  Tomato – 2 small, Chopped  Coconut milk – 2 cup  Salt – To taste  Coconut oil – 2 – 3 tbsp  Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp  Dried red chilli – 1 Thenga kothu / sliced coconut – 1/4 cup Whole spices: cloves – 4 cardamom – 1 ...

Fish Curry (Kottayam Style)

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Kottayam Style Fish Curry PREPARATION TIME: 30 MTS                                      NON-VEG  COOKING TIME: 15 MTS                                                                                                                                              Ingredients Fish – 250 g (any small fish of your choice) Kudampuli (Gambooge) - 3 pieces Mustard seeds – ¼ tsp. Fenugreek seeds – ½ tsp. Curry leaf - 2 strings Shallots - 5 to 6 finely sliced Ginger -1 ½ tbs., chopped Garlic – 1 ½ tbs., chopped Kashmiri c...

Fish Cutlet

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PREPARATION TIME:20MTS                                                                      NON VEG COOKING TIME-10 MTS INGREDIENTS: 350 gm fish(tuna cooked and shredded) 1Potato, medium sized 1tsp. ginger garlic paste 1 chopped onion 1 chopped green chilly Breadcrumbs – for coating ½ tsp. white pepper ¼ turmeric powder ¼ garam masala Egg white Salt to taste PREPARATION:       Cook the potatoes and mash them. Keep it aside.       In a pan, heat some oil. Add the chopped onion, turmeric powder,salt and  saute  until they turn soft. Add the chopped  chilies  and the ginger-garlic paste and  saute  for 3-4 minutes.      Add the cooked tuna and  saute  for 5 more minutes. Add pe...

Homemade fried chicken

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PREPARATION TIME :30 MINUTES                                                                           NON VEG COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES 2 chicken breasts (cut into strips or any desired shape) 2 tsp soy sauce 1tsp red chilly powder 3 Tbsp flour(All purpose flour) 2 eggs salt to taste Oil for deep fry For the dry mixture: 1/4 cup desiccated coconut 1 cup bread crumbs PREPARATION: Bowl 1:  Marinate the chicken strips in soy sauce, salt ,chilly powder and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Bowl 2:  Whisk 2 eggs, Keep aside. Bowl 3: Mix flour with little red chilly powder and salt. Bowl 4:  Add desiccated coconut, bread crumbs. Now take the flour dusted chicken strips, dip them in the whisked egg batter, then into the bread crumb mixture. Repeat this process and deep fry these str...