Thursday, 25 January 2024

ഇത് ശീലമാക്കൂ ആരോഗ്യം നില നിർത്തൂ


Ingredients:
  • Taro leaf chopped 4 cups
  • Onion 1
  • Grated coconut 1/2 cup
  • Green chilly as needed
  • Salt as needed
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
 Method
  •  Mix together all the ingredients
  • Heat up coconut oil in a pan
  • Add mustard seeds
  • Add the veggie mix and cook till they are soft
  • Serve with rice or chapati


Friday, 19 January 2024

ഗോതമ്പ് പൊടി ചേർത്ത് സോഫ്റ്റ് ബൺ ഉണ്ടാക്കാം | Wheat Bun Recipe


Ingredients:
  • Whole wheat flour 1 cup (150g)
  • Maida 1 cup (150g)
  • Milk 170ml (3/4 cup)
  • Instant yeast 1 tsp (4g)
  • Sugar 2 tbs (30g)
  • Butter/Ghee 3 tbs (45g)
  • Salt 3/4 tsp (5g)
  • Egg 1 (50g)
 Method
  • Mix together all the ingredients
  • Combine well
  • Knead for 10-15 minutes
  • At the end of kneading rub the dough with some ghee or butter and make a ball
  • Cover the bowl and keep aside till the dough become double in size
  • It may take 1 1/2 hours- 2 hours 
  • Now deflate the dough and divide into 10 equal parts
  • Shape into smooth balls and arrange in a baking tray lined with baking sheet
  • Let the balls rise for 30 minutes
  • Now bake in a preheated oven at 190 degree Celsius for 18-20 minutes
  • Take out from the oven and brush them with butter
  • Allow them to cool down to room temperature
  • Delicious soft buns are ready to serve

Friday, 12 January 2024

ചുരക്ക കൊണ്ട് ഇങ്ങനെ ഉണ്ടാക്കി നോക്കൂ | Churakka Recipe


Ingredients:
  • Bottle gourd 400g
  • Onion 1 (100g)
  • Tomato 1(100g)
  • Green chilly 3
  • Curry leaves
  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
  • Chilly powder 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds a pinch
  • Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
 Method:
  • Heat up 2 tbs oil in a pan
  • Crack mustard and cumin
  • Add chopped onion and stir for 3 minutes
  • Add slitted green chilly and curry leaves
  • Stir for 1 minute
  • Add chopped tomato and cook till very soft
  • Add chilly powder and turmeric powder
  • Stir for a few seconds
  • Add chopped bottle gourd and salt as needed
  • Stir well and cook covered till very soft
  • Serve with rice

Wednesday, 3 January 2024

ചിക്കൻ നഗ്ഗറ്റ്സ് ഈസിയായി വീട്ടിൽത്തന്നെ ഉണ്ടാക്കാം | Chicken Nuggets Recipe


Ingredients:

 To marinate:-
  • Chicken breast 400g (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • Garlic powder 1 tsp
  • Onion powder 1 tsp
  • Oregano 1/2 tsp
  • Thyme 1/2 tsp
  • Pepper powder 1 tsp
 For breading:-
  • Bread crumbs 1.5 cups
  • Eggs 2
  • Maida 2/3 cups
        *Garlic powder 1 tsp
        *Onion powder 1 tsp
        *Pepper powder 1 tsp
        *Oregano 1/2 tsp
        *Thyme 1/2 tsp

 For brining (Optional):
  • Curd 1/2 cup
  • Salt 2 tsp
  • Pepper powder 1 tsp
  • Water 2 cups
Method:
  • Prepare brining solution by combining curd, salt, pepper and water
  • Add the chicken pieces in it  and refrigerate for 4 hours - 12 hours. (This step makes the chicken more juicy and flavorful)
  • After 4 hours (or 12 hours) remove the chicken from the solution to a strainer
  • Then marinate them with the ingredients listed under 'to marinate'.
  • Crack 2 eggs into a bowl
  • Keep bread crumbs ready
  • In a separate bowl mix together 2/3 cup of maida, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, oregano and thyme
  • First coat the chicken pieces with flour mix
  • Then dip in eggs
  • Then coat in bread crumbs
  • Keep them in a plate and rest them for 10 minutes
  • Heat up oil for deep frying (desired temperature 176 degree Celsius)
  • Fry the chicken pieces in batches.
  • Remove from oil after 6-7 minutes
  • Serve hot with ketchup or your favorite dip 
 
     


Saturday, 23 December 2023

നല്ല സോഫ്റ്റ് പാലപ്പം (വെള്ളയപ്പം) എങ്ങനെ ഉണ്ടാക്കാം | Palappam Recipe


Ingredients:
  • Raw rice 2 cups (460g)
  • Coconut milk (medium thickness) 1.5 cups (370ml)
  • Sugar 3 tbs (45g)
  • Salt 1 tsp (6g)
  • Instant yeast 1/2 tsp (2g)
 Method
  • Wash and soak the rice for minimum 2 hours
  • Then drain the rice
  • Grind it along with coconut milk to a very smooth paste
  • Pour this into a large vessel
  • Now take 4 tbs (86g) of rice paste to a saucepan
  • Add 1.5 cups (370ml) water and mix well
  • Cook this on med-high heat, stirring continuously till it become thick
  • Allow this roux to cool down to room temperature
  • When it is cool transfer to a grinder jar
  • Grind this to a smooth paste along with sugar, yeast and salt
  • Add this to the previously ground rice paste
  • Mix everything very well
  • You may need to add 1 tbs of extra water or coconut milk to adjust the consistency
  • Cover the vessel and leave it in a warm place for fermentation
  • For me it took 3.5 hours to get the batter ready
  • Stir gently
  • Pour a ladleful of batter to a hot appachatti
  • Swirl the pan 
  • Cover the pan when holes appear on top
  • Cook on medium heat for 1 minute
  • Then remove the appam to a plate and then to a casserole
  • Repeat this process till the bater is finished
  • Serve the delicious soft appam with your favorite curry.

Saturday, 16 December 2023

പ്ലം കേക്ക് ഉണ്ടാക്കുന്ന വിധം | Plum Cake Recipe


Ingredients:
 Dry ingredients:-
  • Maida 1.5 cups (225g)
  • Baking powder 3/4 tsp (3g)
  • Salt 1/2 tsp
  • Cloves 1/4 tsp
  • Cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp
  • Dry ginger powder 1/4 tsp
  • Cardamom powder 1/4 tsp
  • Nutmeg powder 1/4 tsp
 Dry fruits & nuts
  • Black raisins 100g
  • Golden raisins 100g
  • Tutti frutti 100g
  • Dates 4-5
  • Cashews 25g
  • Almonds 25g
 Wet ingredients:-
  • Butter 3/4 cup (170g)
  • Brown sugar 1/2 cup (100g)
  • Eggs 3
  • Caramel syrup 1/3 cup
  • Orange marmalade 1/3 cup
  • Vanilla essence 1/2 tsp
  • Rum essence a few drops
  • Plum essence a few drops
  • Pineapple essence 1/4 tsp
  • Orange zest 1 tbs
 For caramel syrup:-
  • Sugar 1/2 cup (100g)
  • Water 2 tsp 
  • Hot water 1/4 cup (60ml)
Method
  • To prepare caramel syrup, heat up sugar and 2 tsp water till become light brown in colour
  • Add 1/4 cup of hot water little by little
  • Boil for 1 minute and turn off the flame
  • Let the caramel to cool down completely
  • Mix together maida, baking powder, salt and spice powder and keep aside
  • Mix together dry fruits and nuts and keep aside
  • Beat sugar and butter till become creamy and fluffy
  • Add the eggs one at a time and beat well
  • Now add the cool caramel, orange marmalade, essence of vanilla, rum, pineapple, and plum
  • Mix well
  • Add 1/3 portion of flour mix and 1/3 portion of fruit mix
  • Fold in gently
  • Again add next 1/3 portion of flour mix and fruit mix
  • Fold in gently
  • Finally add the remaining flour and fruit mix
  • Fold in gently
  • Transfer this batter to an 8 inch pan lined with baking paper
  • Level the top and place some cashews on top
  • Bake at 160 degree Celsius for 1hour and 30 minutes or till the internal temperature become 95 degree Celsius
  • Take out from the oven
  • Allow the cake to cool down completely
  • The flavor and taste of the cake increase as it sits
  • You can cut and enjoy the cake 2 or 3 days after baking the cake.

Saturday, 9 December 2023

മുട്ടയില്ലാതെ സോഫ്റ്റ് ടൂട്ടി ഫ്രൂട്ടി കേക്ക് | Tutti Frutti Cake Recipe


Ingredients:
  • Maida 1.5 cups (225g)
  • Baking powder 1 tsp (4g)
  • Baking soda 1/2 tsp
  • Salt 1/4 tsp
  • Cinnamon powder 1/2 tsp
  • Curd 1 cup (250ml)
  • 1/4 cup (160g)
  • Oil 1/2 cup (120ml)
  • Tutti frutti 50g
  • Cherry 4-5
 Method
  • Sift together maida, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon powder; Keep this aside
  • Beat together curd, sugar and oil until combined well
  • Add half portion of the flour mix and dry fruit mix
  • Fold in gently
  • Add the remaining flour and fruit mix
  • Mix well and the cake batter is ready now
  • Transfer this to a baking tin lined with baking paper
  • Bake at 180 degree Celsius for about 40- 45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 95 degree Celsius
  • Take it out from the oven
  • Allow this to cool down completely
  • Slice and enjoy!


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