Showing posts with label kerala recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kerala recipes. Show all posts
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Spicy Chicken Curry

Kerala's authentic spicy chicken curry

How about some spicy Chicken Curry with Ghee rice?


Fall has given way to winter.It's early winter this year.Pleasant climate almost all over the world...though there is worry and concern for the natural traumatic events in many parts of the world,life has to go on...
Culinary world is one of those places where you are serene;here people are not prejudice in any ways nor there is thoughts of devastation...
So for the next few minutes let's bask in some real cooking..
This time of the year is perfect for something spicy---This spicy Chicken curry is well known to many,but deepsrecipes is trying to simplify the method.
Recipe for spicy chicken curry---Ingredients
Chicken-200 g
Onion-2 big
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Freshly powdered Garam masala-2tsp
Coconut oil/cooking oil-2 tbsp
Mint leaves-4-6 tbsp
Coriander leaves-2tbsp
Yoghurt-1 tbsp
Meat Masala powder-1 tbsp
Coriander powder-2 tbsp
Chilly powder-1 tbsp(or less)
Pepper powder- 1 tsp
Green chilly -slit into half-1 no
Coconut milk-1/4 cup
Tomato- 1 big
Salt-to taste
Marinate
After cleaning the chicken with salt and vinegar,marinate with ginger garlic paste,freshly prepared garam masala,salt,mint leaves and some red chilly powder.
Method of preparation
Heat oil in a sauce pan.Saute onion chopped.Add some salt.When it turns to brown,add the tomato.Let it cook for a while.Now add half of the leaves chopped and the chicken.
Add the chilly powder,pepper powder,meat masala powder and coriander powder.
Keep stirring with out adding water for 5 minutes.
Now you can see the oil separates from the chicken.Now add 1 tbsp yoghurt and green chilly.
Pour very little water and cook the chicken well after closing the lid.
When chicken is fully done,pour in the coconut milk with the rest of the leaves and more pepper powder if you prefer.
Close the lid again until the gravy thickens and oil starts appearing on top.
Serve this with Ghee rice or coconut rice

Take a break from all the worries and ENJOY the weather.Good day all..


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Beef Fry

Kerala beef fry-beef ularth recipe

This recipe is very Indian,delicious and flavorful.
Lean Beef is said to be very healthy; high in iron,protein and B-complex vitamins.
This recipe uses very less oil.Beef supplies abundant amount of key nutrients needed for us especially children.
Kerala beef ularth  is a must try dish when ever you get a chance.This is the same recipe;I had acquired from an expert cook and family friend.
Well,those who don't eat beef,please ignore this post.
INGREDIENTS
Beef-250 g
Whole Garam masala-powdered
Ginger-garlic paste-1tbsp
Onion-1 no
Shallots -8-10 nos
Curry leaves-
Chilly powder-1-2 tbsp(as per your taste)
Salt-
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-2tbsp
Meat Masala powder-1 tbsp
Coconut -grated/pieces if available
Mix all the ingredients with the beef (mixing with the hands is the best for this)
Now in a pressure cooker,pour in 2 tsp oil(preferably coconut oil)and add the mix.
Add 1/4 cup water if needed,but normally water is not needed at all.
Cook until well done.(8-10 whistles)
Now in a frying pan,add 1 tbsp oil,lightly fry the cooked beef until you get the desired color.
If you are frying longer ,it will turn into really yummy dark brownish.
ENJOY...This mouth watering,tasty dry fry with any kind of bread or rice.






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Fish in Banana Leaf

Kerala is the southern most state of India.This small place is a good tourist destination for those who love nature and serenity.Another attraction in Kerala is the food.Anyone who visits Kerala should try this fish fry.Fish in banana leaf (called "Meen Pollichathu" in the regional language,Malayalam) is a special delicacy available in House boats of Kerala.

Come,feel a bit of the God's own country,KERALA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axHn7KDxM8U&feature=related

Any Kerala style fish fry is delicious ,but this recipe is the king of all.

Karimeen Pollichathu-fish fry
Fish Fry in Banana leaf.
This fish fry is healthy since this is cooked, wrapped in banana leaf thus making it less oily.You can use aluminium foil to wrap the fish and instead of frying,bake it in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 10-15 minutes.
INGREDIENTS
Any big fish-Pearl spot fish/King fish-2 nos (here I have used King fish)
Onion-1 small
Shallots-1 cup
Garlic-4 cloves
Curry leaves-use liberally
Chilly powder-2 tbsp(add less if you don't want spicy)
Turmeric powder-1tsp
Pepper powder-2tsp
Tomato-1 small
Vinegar-1tbsp
Salt-to taste
Garam masala powder-1tsp
Coconut oil-1tbsp
Banana leaf or aluminium foil
Method of preparation
1.Wash and clean fish.
2.Sprinkle salt,chilly powder and garam masala powder on fish pieces and shallow fry in 1 tsp oil.Add curry leaves to the oil.

3.Make a masala with shallots now.
Heat a pan and add oil.Saute chopped shallots ,Onion chopped,salt and curry leaves.
When it turns brown add in tomato,chilly powder,turmeric powder,salt,vinegar,curry leaves and pepper powder.Saute well and cook.When the tomatoes dissolve in onion mixture,turn off the heat.
4.Now coat this masala on shallow fried fish pieces.
5.Keep the banana leaf on low,direct flame and wilt it slightly.
Now keep the fish inside this banana leaf and wrap it completely; as in the picture.
Add 2 tsp oil to a pan and shallow fry for 3 minutes each on both sides.
You can also use the oven for this.
Serve hot.

ENJOY...Happy holidays in KERALA.











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