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KAAVA - A MALABAR SPECIAL DELICACY  

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INGREDIENTS


DRY GINGER - 25 gm


PEPPER - 1.1/2 TABLESPOON


CINNAMON STICKS - 2 SMALL AVERAGE PIECE 


CARDAMOM - 3


JAGGERY - 9 TO 10 PIECES


WATER - 1.1/2 LITER


ARROWROOT POWDER - 3 TABLESPOON


GHEE - 2 TEASPOON


SHALLOTS(SMALL ONION) - 10 CLOVES


METHOD


1) PARTIALLY GRIND DRY GINGER, PEPPER, CINNAMON STICKS AND
   CARDAMOM.


2) BOIL IT WITH 1.1/2 LITER WATER AND JAGGERY.


3) WHEN IT REDUCES ALMOST TO 1 LITRE, REMOVE FROM FLAME AND
   FILTER IT.


4) SPRINKLE A LITTLE WATER ON ARROW ROOT POWDER.


5) SAUTE SHALLOTS IN GHEE .


6) ADD FILTERED WATER TO SAUTED SHALLOTS AND BOIL IT.


7) ADD WATER SPRINKLED ARROW ROOT POWDER TO THIS WHEN WATER BOILS
   AT 100 DEGREE.


8) REMOVE FROM FLAME AND STIR IT WELL.


SERVE IT HOT TO YOUR LOVED ONES FOR A ENERGETIC DAY :) :) :)


NOTE :- ARROW ROOT POWDER WILL BE LIKE VERY SMALL BALLS AND DONT FORGET TO SERVE IT HOT... 


SERVE IT FILTERED(AS I PERSONALLY DON'T LOVE TO CHEW SHALLOTS)... IF YOU LOVE IT, THEN SERVE IT WITHOUT FILTERING :) :) :)


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MANGO PULP DRINK  

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INGREDIENTS 


MANGO PULP - 1 CUP
MILK - 10 CUP
SUGAR - 2 CUP
WATER - 4 CUP
GRATED APPLE - 1
MILK MAID - 1.1/2 TIN
SLICED CASHEW - 50 gm


METHOD


MIX ALL THE INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND KEEP IT IN REFRIGERATOR TO COOL. SERVE IT WITH EXTRA ICE CUBES FOR A CHILLED EXPERIENCE.


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CHICKEN PORRIDGE (irachi kanji)  

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INGREDIENTS:

1) BASMATI RICE - HALF CUP
   
   GINGER - HALF INCH PIECE
   
   GARLIC - 2 BIG CLOVES
   
   CORIANDER POWDER - HALF TEASPOON
   
   SHALLOTS (SMALL ONION) - 5 NOS.
   
   ONION - 1 MEDIUM SIZED
   
   CHICKEN - 1 BREAST AND 1 LEG PIECE(with bone)
   
   GARAM MASALA - HALF TEASPOON
   
   WHITE POPPY SEEDS (KAS KAS) - HALF TEASPOON
   
   GREEN CHILLI (IF NEEDED) - 1 OR 2 NOS.
   
   CHILLI POWDER (IF NEEDED) - A LITTLE SAY HALF TEASPOON

2) THICK COCONUT MILK – ONE AND HALF CUP

3) GHEE - 2 TABLE SPOON

4) CARDAMOM - 2 NOS.

   CLOVES - 2 NOS.

   SHALLOTS (SMALL ONION) - 5 NOS CUT INTO THIN SLICES

   CURRY LEAVES

5) CORIANDER LEAVES FOR DECORATING.   

METHOD:

1) PUT ALL INGREDIENTS No.1 IN A COOKER, ADD REQUIRED WATER AND COOK IT FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES ON HIGH FLAME AND 10 MINUTES ON LOW FLAME.

2) ONCE COOKED, REMOVE CHICKEN BONES AND SHRED IT.

3) GRIND SOME COOKED RICE AND CHICKEN IN A FOOD PROCESSOR OR ORDINARY MIXER AND MIX IT BACK WITH INGREDIENTS IN COOKER(this step will help to mix all ingredients very well).

4) ADD COCONUT MILK TO THIS AND HEAT TO BOIL WELL.

5) TRANSFER IT INTO A SERVING BOWL.

6) HEAT GHEE IN A PAN AND ADD INGREDIENTS NO.4 AND FRY IT TILL GOLDEN BROWN.

7) POUR ON TOP OF EACH BOWL WITH PORRIDGE WITH A SMALL SPOON.

8) DECORATE WITH CORIANDER LEAVES AND SERVE IT HOT TO YOUR GUESTS OR FAMILY.


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CHICKEN RESHMI KABAB  

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Ingredients

1) ground chicken - 1 Kg
   eggs - 2
   garam masala - 1 teaspoon    

2) coriander leaves chopped - 1 bunch
   garlic paste - 3 teaspoons
   ginger paste - 2 teaspoons
   onions chopped  - 2 medium sized
   cumin - 1 teaspoon
   pepper - 1 teaspoon
   Salt to taste

Method

1) Grind the mixture of onions, coriander leaves, ginger paste,
   garlic paste, cumin, salt and pepper to make it into a soft
   paste.

2) Add this paste to the grounded chicken , then add eggs to it
   and finally add garam masala to it.

3) Shape the chicken into 2 inch long sausages or to any other
   medium sized shape as you wish, place these on a pre-wet
   wooden skewers or metal ones.

4) Then place these pieces on a cookie sheet lined with foil to
   catch the drippings.

5) Cook them in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.

6) At this stage you are ready to store the kebabs in foil for
   use the next day.

7) Grill over charcoal fire or in rotisserie for 2 to 3 minute
   before serving.

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MALABAR CHICKEN CURRY(naadan kozhi curry)  

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INGREDIENTS

1) chicken(cut into pieces)- 500 g


2) chilli powder - 1 tbsp
   coriander powder - 1 tbsp
   turmeric powder - 1/2 tbsp
   chopped ginger - 1 inch piece
   chopped garlic - 6 flakes
   salt


3) oil - 2tbsp


   cinnamon - 1 inch piece
   cloves - 3
   cardamon - 3
   NOTE :- (crush all the above 3 spices)
 
4) onions - 2


5) grated coconut - half
   fenugreek seeds grinded to fine powder - 1/2 tsp


6) green chillies(finely chopped) - 10
   curry leaves - few


7) coriander leaves finely choopped - 1/4 cup

Method

1) wash and clean chicken pieces


2) mix 2nd list of ingredients with chicken and cook it.


3) heat 2 tbsp oil and add crushed spices(3rd list of ingredients).


4) when nice smell comes add onions and stir for a few minutes.


5) then add the cooked chicken and 5th list of ingredients and stir
   nicely.


6) when it becomes a light brown colour add the 6th list of ingredients
   and again stir nicely in low heat till golden brown.


7) garnish with  corriander leaves.

8) can be served with CHAPATHI, PATHIRI, POORI etc etc



N.B : WHEN YOU START THE 3RD POINT OF METHOD ONWARDS, DO IT IN LOW HEAT
         AND STIR NICELY TILL LAST...


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BEEF RENDANG  

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Spicy Indonesian beef dish in an almost dry coconut sauce. Suitable as a or side dish.

INGREDIENTS:


1) Rump steak diced - 500 gr


2) Onions - 2
   Garlic cloves - 4
   Fresh red chillies - 3
   Ginger root - 2.5 cm
   Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
   Paprika - 1 tablespoon
   water - 75 ml 


3) chopped Lemon grass - 1 stalk(average sized)
   Lime leaves - 3
   Coconut milk - 600 ml 
   
Preparation:


1) Put the Onions, Garlic, Chillies, Ginger, Paprika, Turmeric and Water
   in a food processor and make into a smooth paste.


2) Dice the meat and mix with half the paste. Set aside.


3) Put the other half of the paste into a heavy sauce pan and add the
   coconut milk, chopped lemon grass and lime leaves.


4) Boil without the lid for about 30 min. until mixture is reduced to
   half.


5) Add the meat mixture and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer
   uncovered.


6) stir regularly, for a further hour till the steak is tender.


7) Serve with boiled rice.

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CHOCOLATE CAKE  

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INGREDIENTS

1) SUGAR - 2 TO 2 1/2 CUP
   
    BOILING WATER - 3/4 CUP
   
    COFFEE POWDER - 3/4 TABLESPOON

2) UN-SALTED BUTTER - 250 gm

    DARK COOKING CHOCOLATE GRATED - 250 gm

3) REFINED WHEAT FLOUR - 2 CUP
   
   COCO POWDER - 1/2 CUP OR 5 TABLESPOON
   
   SODA POWDER OR BAKING POWDER - 1 TEASPOON

4) EGG - 3 No’s

METHOD




1) MIX THE 1ST ITEMS, STIR TILL SUGAR MELTS.

2) IN A PAN ADD 2ND ITEMS AND HEAT ON LOW FLAME AND STIR TILL CHOCOLATE
    MELTS

3) MIX THIS NICELY WITH THE COFFEE MIX(FIRST INGREDIENTS). NOW COOL THIS MIX A LITTLE UNDER FAN.

4) MIX THE 3RD ITEMS NICELY. STRAIN THIS POWDER IN A STRAINER SO THAT ALL
    THESE POWDERS MIX WELL.

5) ADD THIS POWDER TO THE COFFEE MIX (FIRST INGREDIENTS) WITH SPOON IN A
    CIRCULAR MOTION. MIX HALF OF POWDER FIRST, THEN THE REMAINING.

6) ADD EACH EGG SEPARATELY TO THIS, KEEP MIXING WITH SPOON IN CIRCULAR
    MOTION.

7) POUR THE BATTER TO A CAKE MOULD, PLACE IN A PRE-HEATED OVEN.

8) BAKE FOR 50 MINS TO 1 HOUR AT 170 DEGREE TILL CAKE IS DONE.

9) COOL AND DE-MOULD THE CAKE.

10) POUR MELTED CHOCOLATE ABOVE THIS WHILE SERVING TO MAKE IT MORE TASTY. 

NOTE :- 

IF NEEDED, ADD SOME WALNUTS IF AVAILABLE. SO THIS MAY BE SIMILAR TO BROWNIE.

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