The Best Fudgy Brownies Ever

Fudgy Brownie

 Ingredients :

• dark chocolate - 200g [I used 75%]
• unsalted butter - 100g [1/2cup]
• granulated sugar - 1 cup [225g]
• brown sugar - 1/4 cup [50g]
• eggs - 3
• vanilla essence - 1/2 tsp
• all purpose flour - 3/4 cup[95g]
• cocoa powder - 1/4 cup [25g]
• salt- 1/4 tsp 

 Method:

• cut chocolate into small chunks and add into a heat proof bowl
• add butter into it
• boil some water in a sauce pan and put the bowl with chocolate over it
• stir on low - medium heat until they melt completely
• remove from fire and allow it to cool
• add both granulated sugar and brown sugar into and mix well
• add the eggs one at a time;mix well after each addition
• add vanilla essence and mix well
• sift flour,cocoa powder and salt into the mix and fold in gently
• pour this batter into a cake tin line with parchment paper[I used 7x7 inch square pan]
• bake this in a preheated oven at 180 degree Celsius for 35 - 40 minutes
• once it is done remove from oven and let it cool
• cut this and serve 

Avial Recipe Kerala Style | Aviyal Recipe

Aviyal

 Aviyal is our traditional recipe made from mixed vegetables.You can include or exclude the vegetables depending on your personal preference.

 Ingredients:

• drumsticks - 2
• carrot - 2
• long beans - a handful
• raw banana - 2 ; If using plantain use 1
• cucumber - 1/2 of one
• potato - 1
• yam - a small piece
• curd -  2.5 tbs, adjust according to sourness
• turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• red chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
• curry leaves - 2 springs
• salt and coconut oil as needed

 for grinding

• grated coconut - 1 cup
• cumin - 1/2 tsp
• shallots - 5 - 6
• garlic clove - 1
• green chilly - 5 or as needed
• turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

 Method

• cut the washed and peeled vegetables into lengthwise
• put them in a cooking vessel
• add turmeric powder, chilly powder, salt, 1 tbs coconut oil and curry leaves
• mix well and cook them covered until tender
• stir them in between to prevent burning
• sprinkle some water if needed
• do not overcook the veggies
• crush the ingredients mentioned under 'for grinding' into a coarse paste
• add the ground mix into the cooked veggies
• cook them covered for another two minutes
• then mix well
• add curd and combine well
• turn off the heat
• finally add 2 tbs coconut oil and some fresh curry leaves and cover the vessel for ten minutes
• then stir again 
• healthy and delicious aviyal is ready to serve