Chakka Pradhaman – Kerala Special
- 22
- February
- 2006
Other Names Chaka Pradhaman. Jack Fruit Payasam. Jack Fruit Kheer. Pala Pazha Payasam. I love Kerala Cuisine for a variety of reasons. Number one, it’s very close to nature and it pleases my aesthetic senses. Secondly, the proper usage of native ingredients and freshness sealed in every level. In general, the cooking methods and presentation…everything […]
Gasa Gasa Payasam / Poppy Seeds Kheer
- 21
- February
- 2006
Cas Cas Payasam:(Poppy Seeds Payasam) Casa Casa Payasam. Gasa Gasa Payasam. Cas Cas Kheer. Gasa Gasa Kheer. Poppy Seeds Kheer. Ingredients: Poppy Seeds 1/2 cup(slightly roasted, yet still half-white in color. soaked in warm milk)Sugar 1/2 cupCashew nuts 5-6 soaked in warm milkCashew nuts 10-15(split ted)Raisins 15-20Saffron 1/4 spoon – soaked in warm milkGreen cardamom […]
Coconut Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Also Known As Coconut Halwa. Naariyal Ki Halwa. Thengai Halwa. Thenga Halwa. Although Mommy never colored it, I did it for a variation. Ingredients: Coconut 1/2 kilo(finely grated) Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted) Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins) Ghee 2-3 cups White sugar 2 cups Condensed milk 1 cup Milk 1-2 cup Cardamom powder 1 spoon Method: […]
Choyote Halwa / Candied Chayote
- 17
- February
- 2006
Chow Chow Halwa:Ingredients: Chow Chow 1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCondensed milk 1 cupMilk 1-2 cupCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden […]
Poosani Halwa / Pumpkin Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Pumpkin Halwa:Poosani Halwa/Kaasi Halwa. Ingredients: Pumpkin 1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsMilk 1-2 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden spatula to […]
Candied Beets / Beet Root Halwa / Beetroot Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Beet Root Halwa:Ingredients: Beet root1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCondensed milk 1 cupMilk 1-2 cupCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden spatula […]
Iyengar Puliyodharai
- 13
- February
- 2006
Puliyodharai:(Iyengar Style) Authentic Iyengar Puliyodharai. Kovil Puliyodarai. Tamarind Rice. Puliyora. Pulihogare. Puliyodharai. Puli Saadham. Ingredients: Tamarind cricket ball size Sesame oil 3-5 cups Mustard seeds 3 -5 Spoons Curry leaves 1 large bowlful Asafoetida 2 spoons Chana dal 1 cup Urad dal 1 cup Dry red chilies 30 numbers Turmeric powder 2-3 spoons(instead of powder…I […]
Rawa Pongal
- 11
- February
- 2006
Sooji Pongal: Rava Pongal. Semolina Pongal. Sooji Pongal. Bombay Ravai Pongal. Ingredients:Sooji or Bombay rawa 1/2 cupWhole black peppercorns 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonCurry leavesCashew nuts 10Ghee/butter 1-2 cup. Method:In a pan heat a cup of ghee and add cashew nuts. Fry them till reddish brown. Set aside. In the same ghee fry curry leaves…till […]
Cashew Nuts Pakoda
- 06
- February
- 2006
Cashew Pakora:Jidi Pappu Pakora. Munthiri Pakoda. Kaaju Ki Pakodi. Ingredients: Cashew nuts 1 bowl full(don’t split them…use only full pods)Gram flour 2 cupsGhee 1/4 cupSoda 1/4 spoonSaltOnions thinly sliced 1 bowlGreen chilies chopped thinly like sticks 1 cupCurry leaves 1 cupGinger- garlic paste 1/2 cupOil for frying. Method: In a wide tray have your gram […]
Mango Halwa / Andhra Candied Mangoes
- 02
- February
- 2006
Mango Halwa: (Andhra Style)Ingredients:Ripe mangoes 3-4 (pulp alone 1 bowl full. )Sugar 1/2 bowlCardamom powder 1/2 spoonGhee 1-2 cup. Garnishing:Dry grapes(raisins)Cashew nuts choppedAlmonds choppedGhee 1/2 cup. In a frying pan heat ghee. Fry the above items in it. Set them aside. Method:Make a thick mango juice using only the fleshy pulp. (One can use even […]
