PINEAPPLE AND TOMATO RASAM

required:rasam powder-3 tsp,pineapple--1 heaped cup,turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp,3/4th ,red chilli pd-1/4th tsp,black pepper pd-1/4th tsp,ginger&garlic paste-less than 1/4th tsp,tomato-1 large ground to a puree,coriander-finely chopped,curry leaves-few,ghee-2 tsp,mustard seeds-1/4 th tsp,cumin seeds-1/2 tsp,tamarind paste-2 tsp,salt-according to taste

method

mix pineapple pieces with water,rasam pd,turmeric powder,red chilli pd,black pepper pd,ginger&garlic paste,tomato puree,coriander,curry leaves few,tamarind paste,salt and bring it to a nice boil.reduce the flame and cook for two more minutes.

prepare the tempering in ghee with mustard seeds,cumin seeds and curry leaves and add to the rasam

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CRAB FRY

required:crab meat-450g,red chilli powder-1/2 tsp,green chillies-2,ginger&garlic paste-2 tbsp,onion-1 large,tomato-2 medium-finely chopped,turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp,garam masala-1 heaped tsp,oil-2 tbsp

method

take a non stick pan and heat it up.pour oil into it and when the oil is hot,tip in onions,green chillies,turmeric pd,salt.stir fry until the onions are golden and then add the ginger&garlic paste.fry nicely until the raw smell disappears.now add the tomato and cook covered until the tomato softens.when the oil is seperated then add the crab on a high flame and mix well.tip in red chilli pd and saute until the crab is cooked

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PINEAPPLE SALAD

required:sweetcorn-1 kernels seperated,capsicum small piece-finely chopped,english cucumber-a small piece-chopped in a similar size as pineapple,pineapple-a quarter of small size,lime juice-2 tsp,coriander-finely chopped,salt-according to taste,red chilli powder-a pinch,butter-1 tsp

method

put the sweetcorn with butter and a pinch of salt in the microwave for a minute or until cooked.now mix everything and let it rest for 5 minutes.this can be served with nachos or papad

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ASPARAGUS CHANADAL CURRY

required:asparagus-1 bunch prepped,chanadal-1/2 cup soaked for 2 hours,warm water-3/4 th cup,red chilli pd,onion-1 medium,ginger&garlic paste-1/2 tsp,garam masala pd-1/4th tsp,oil-1tbsp,mustard seeds-1/4th tsp,cumin seeds-1/4th tsp,turmeric powder-2 pinches,curry leaves-few,salt-according to taste

method

heat a thick bottomed pan.pour oil and when the oil heats up add mustard seeds into it.when they startt to pop tip in cumin seeds,curry leaves,onion,turmeric pd,and saute.next add the ginger&garlic paste when the onion turns translucent.after a minute put chanadal into the pan and mix well.next add asparagus,salt,red chilli pd and cover for minute.add water and cook until the vegetable turns soft.lastly add garam masala and tun off after a minute

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SWEETCORN, CHICKPEA AND PEANUT SALAD

required: white chickpeas-1/2 cup,peanuts-1/2 cup,sweetcorn-2 cups[frozen or fresh],butter-a little,salt-according to taste

method

wash and soak the chickpeas and peanuts overnight in water.add salt and and cook for 3 whistles.any little water drain.cook the sweetcorn in microwave with enough butter and salt.mix sweetcorn with boiled chickpeas and peanuts.

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COCONUT MILK FLAN

required:thick coconut milk-400 ml,grated jaggery 3/4th cup,eggs-3,cardamom pd-2 pinches

method

melt jaggery and make a thin syrup.mix coconut milk,cardamom powder,beaten eggs,jaggery syrup.mix everything well and strain.put this mixture in a lined dish.take a thick bottomed bigger vessel or a pressure pan and pour water into it.when the water starts getting lukewarm put the smaller vessel with lid into it. steam cook for atleast 40 minutes covered.put in the friz for 3 hours after it comes to room temperature and cut to serve

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POTATO FRY WITH GREEN CHUTNEY

required:potatoes-1/2 kg,oil-2 tbsp,coriander seeds-1 tsp,curry leaves-few,coriander-1 small bunch,mint-10 leaves,green chillies-4,salt-according to taste,ginger&garlic paste-1 tsp,turmeric powder-a pinch,mustard seeds-1/2 tsp,lemon juice-a tsp

method

boil the potatoes and break them down after peeling.grind coriander,green chillies,mint,lemon juice together.take a pan and heat it up with oil.tip in mustards,coriander seeds,curry leaves.when the mustards pop add the potatoes,ginger&garlic paste,turmeric powder and mix well.when the raw smell of potatoes disappear add the ground chutney and mix well

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GUAVA JUICE

required:guava-1 ripe which is medium to large size ,jaggery -3 tbsp,water-3/4th ltr,lemon juice-1 medium size,salt-a pinch,mint leaves-5-6

method

grind everything together and pour into shot glasses.do not strain

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RAJMA AND MUSHROOM PULAO

required:boiled rajma-1/2 cup,shittake mushrooms-170g,green chillies-6 slit,mint-5 leaves,coriander-1/2 bunch finely chopped,onion-1 small thinly sliced,ginger&garlic paste-1 tbsp,salt-according to taste,red chilli pd-1/4 th tsp,garam masala-1/2 tsp,water-3 cups,basmathi rice soaked-2 cups,bay leaf-1,cinnamon-1" piece,cloves-2,cardamom-1 green,mace-tiny piece,star anise-little piece,black cumin-1/2 tsp,ghee-3 tsp,oil-1&1/2 tbsp,ghee-2 tsp

method

soak the rajma overnight and boil with salt and enough water to cook for 3 whistles in a pressure cooker.

soak the basmathi rice for 15 min and drain.take a pressure cooker and heat it up.add ghee,oil to it.when hot tip in cloves,cardamom,mace,star anise,bay leaf together.when they change colour,add onions,green chillies and fry until the onions are light golden in colour.put ginger&garlic paste and fry for a minute on medium flame.

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MIXED SEAFOOD FRY

required:mixed seafood blend--450 g{shrimp,calamari rings and bay scallops},tomato-1/2 large,turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp,salt-according to taste,onion-1/2 large size finely chopped,roasted coriander pd-3/4 th tsp,oil-3 tbsp,green chillies slit-3,red chilli pd-1/2 tsp,garam masala pd-1 tsp,cinnamon-a small piece,cloves-2,green cardamom-1,coriander-finely chopped little,ginger&garlic paste-1&1/2 tbsp,curry leaves-few

method

take a thick bottomed vessel and heat it up.pour oil and when it heats up; tip in cloves,cardamom,cinnamon.when they slightly change colour add the onions,green chillies,curry leaves,little salt.wait for the onions to turn slightly brown and then tip in ginger& garlic paste,turmeric pd,and fry until the raw smell goes away.now add tomato and cover.let the water from the tomato almost evapourate to add the sea food,red chilli powder,coriander and saute well.lastly add coriander powder and garam masala and mix well.

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SIMPLE DRUMSTICK SOUP

required:drumsticks-6,salt-according to taste,garlic powder-2 pinches,black pepper pd-2 pinches,butter-1/2 tbsp,water-1 ltr

method

wash and dice the drumsticks into 2"pieces. boil them with water for 1 whistle in a pressure cooker.take a masher and mash nicely and strain.heat up some butter and pour the strained pulp and cook.season with salt,garlic powder and  black pepper pd.once it reaches a boil turn off.

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