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  COCONUT MILK RASAM Rasam is  thin, soup-like dish that are very popular in South India. Most of the rasam varieties are beneficial for the health as they are good for curing colds and coughs. On this post, I have shared one of my favorite rasam recipes, Coconut Milk Rasam, a specialty from Tamil Nadu. Made with thick coconut milk, tamarind extract, rasam powder and spices.  This coconut milk rasam is cherished for its creamy texture, coconut flavor, and a perfect blend of tanginess and spiciness. Ingredients : Coconut - 1 shell Tamarind- Amla sized  Tomato - 1 small size  Shallots - 5 Garlic - 4  Green chilli - 1 Mustard seeds - 1 tsp Coriander leaves -a handful  Turmeric powder - 1 tsp Pepper powder - 1 tsp Jeera powder - 1 tsp Salt to taste Coconut oil - 1 tbsp Curry leaves - 2 springs  Asafoetida powder- a pinch  Preparation : 1. Wash and Soak tamarind in water and squeeze out the tamarind paste and keep it aside. 2. Make 2 cups ...

MUTTON CHUKKA Mutton Chukka is a spicy dry curry made by cooking evenly cut small chops of mutton with tempered onions, spices and masala powders. Since we are making the masala fresh gives a unique aroma to this dish .  It tastes spicy and go well with rice , pulao  and all one pot rice varieties. Ingredients : Mutton - 1/2 kg Cooking Oil - 2 tbsp  Sesame Oil - 2 tbsp Turmeric powder  - 1 tsp Salt - 1 tbsp  Shallots - 1 cup Fennel seeds- 1 tsp Curry leaves- 2 springs  To make Chukka masala  : Pepper corn - 1 tsp Coriander seeds - 1 tsp Fennel seeds - 1 tsp Jeera -1/2 tsp Cinnamon - 1 small stick Clove - 2 Cardamom -2 Red chilli -5 Curry leaves - 1 spring Preparation : 1. Clean and Wash the mutton with turmeric powder and keep it aside. 2. To make chukka, we need to make chukka masala . Take a pan dry roast the spices listed under chukka masala in a low flame. 3. Once it cools down , transfer it to a blender and make a fine powder. 4. N...

RESTAURANT STYLE BUTTER CHICKEN   Butter chicken is prepared with marinated chicken that's first grilled and then served in a rich gravy made with tomato, butter, and a special spice blend as a base. Unlike most Indian curries where the preparation of the base starts with a blend of onion and a ginger garlic paste cooked in oil, butter chicken uses tomato as a base and is cooked in butter, giving it a slightly sweet flavor. Cashews and fesh cream add to the sweetness and richness of the dish.    Ingredients : Chicken- 1/2 kg Oil - 4 tbsp Butter - 3 tbsp Tomato - 5  Onion - 3 Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp  Kashmiri Chilli powder - 2 tsp Chicken masala - 2 tsp Cashew - 10 nos  Cinnamon - 1 small stick  Clove - 2  Bay leaves  - 1 Jeera - 1 tsp Fennel seeds - 1 tsp Green chilli - 1  Kasuri methi  Fresh cream  Salt  To Make Spice Powder : ◦ Cinnamon  ◦ Clove  ◦ Jeera  ◦ Fennel seeds  ◦ Bay ...

  MUTTON LIVER PEPPER FRY  Mutton liver is considered to be a good source of Vitamin A, that is beneficial for eyes.  Mutton liver satiates hunger as it is high in protein content thereby relieving the body of weight gain.  Mutton liver also contains iron, folic acid, zinc, copper, Vitamin B12 and folate.  It is very good for young children, pregnant ladies and for lactating young moms. One point you have to keep in mind is, never overcook liver since it tends to become hard and rubbery. Ingredients : Mutton liver Coconut oil- 2 tbsp  Shallots - 1/2 cup Garam masala- 1 tsp Pepper powder- 2 tsp Garlic paste- 1 tbsp  Coconut oil - 2 tbsp  Curry leaves  Salt - 1 tsp Water as required  Preparation : 1. Chop the mutton liver into bite sized pieces and wash it with turmeric powder. 2. Then wash it with 2 tsp of vinegar , Now it’s ready to cook. 3. In a pressure cooker, add coconut oil, den add chopped shallots. 4. Sauté it till...

  Kerala Style Beef Curry       Beef is an excellent source of protein and supplies 10 essential nutrients including B-vitamins, zinc, and iron that support an active and healthy lifestyle. The nutrients in beef provide our bodies with the strength to thrive throughout all stages of life.       This recipe is our go to recipes for beef especially on weekends… Everyone in our family enjoyed having this Kerala style beef curry..       The preparation involves a slow cook process where you need to make the beef soft and tender (fully cooked), but at the same time ensuring that the flesh does not pull apart. The cooked beef is sautéed with various spices and curry powders making it spicy and rich.       I love to cook such curry recipes in an iron skillet as it enhances the color of your dish. You can also use other types of pans; just make sure to cook on a low to medium heat so that the caramelization of the onions with the ...

  Pirandai / Adamant Creeper Chutney Health Benefits of  Pirandai Plant / Adamant Creeper  : Pirandai / Adamant creeper is a very good source of calcium and fiber so I highly recommend taking this twice a week. It helps with constipation, helps our bones become stronger. It can be taken by all age groups for it’s health benefits. It will help in the removal of blocks in blood vessels so that blood circulation to the heart will be regular. Heart function will become normal and effective. We usually make chutney out of it in our house . Pregnant women can also have it. Since people with lactose intolerance can have it for calcium intake.  The only work it takes is to remove the veins that runs along the ribbed length of the creeper. As some may feel an itching sensation while handling it. I suggest that you either grease your hands with any cooking oil or wear hand gloves. Ingredients : Pirandai / Adamant creeper- 1/2 cup Sesame Oil - 4 tbsp  Urad dal - 1 tbsp...

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