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Continue ReadingAn easy Kerala recipe that involves no cutting and chopping, just the addition of southern spices to curry leaves and coconut oil. Ingredients: 500g squid, cleaned and cut into rings 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon (or less!) red chilies, ground 8-10 curry leaves 1 whole green chili (optional) ½ teaspoon black…
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Continue ReadingAn Indian lunch recipe for a quick, spicy curry with the delicious flavours of Kerala spices and coconut oil Ingredients: 250g / about 30 pieces medium prawns, cleaned and deveined ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon chili, ground 1” piece of ginger, chopped 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 small onion (about 2”…
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Continue ReadingDeliciously healthy noodles with tofu, moong sprouts, and crushed peanuts, topped with a creamy peanut sauce. Ingredients: 150g flat rice noodles 1 tablespoon sesame oil ½ cup sprouted moong ½ a small cucumber, sliced lengthwise, then cut in half-circles ½ cup tofu, sliced into matchsticks 4 tablespoons coriander, chopped (cilantro) 4 tablespoons roasted peanuts,…
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Continue ReadingAn easy cooking recipe which is sweet, homestyle turnips with the mild flavours of ginger and fresh coriander. Ingredients: 3 turnips, diced, about 400g 1 tablespoon grated ginger 4 tablespoons finely chopped onion (about 1 small onion) 2 green chilies, broken in half 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon red chili, ground…
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Continue ReadingA Sri Lankan staple “chutney” made of fresh coconut and chilies! A recipe for a delicious side with hopper, idlis, and everything else! Ingredients: 1.5 cups fresh grated coconut Juice of one lime 1 green chili, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon coriander, chopped 3 tablespoons onion, chopped 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili, ground 1/2 teaspoon salt…
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Continue ReadingDelicious crunchy prawns coated in a spicy cornflakes mixture. Tempered with coconut oil flavoured with curry leaves and green chilies, they are crusty on the outside, and soft and juicy on the inside, fragrant with the roasted aromas of Kerala spices. Easy to make for a quick seafood starter or meal. Serve with a…
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Continue ReadingThe sweetness of pumpkin when combined with some simple spices, flavoured with stems of coriander (cilantro), ginger and onions make for the perfect side to any vegetarian Indian meal. Ingredients: 2 cups diced pumpkin (about ½ a small orange pumpkin) ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon fenugreek (optional) 1 tablespoon grated ginger 3 tablespoons finely chopped…
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Continue ReadingA bowl of flavourful, aromatic rice made of raw mangoes and peanuts, which is a south Indian vegetarian recipe. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice/ leftover rice 1 raw mango (about 150g), peeled and grated (about ¼ cup) 1 teaspoon mustard seeds ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds (optional) 1 dried red chili, whole 4-5 curry leaves…
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Continue ReadingA tangy and healthy salad recipe based on Indian “chaat”, or street food, flavours. Ingredients: 1 cup moong bean sprouts (about 125 g) 1 tomato, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped ½ a small cucumber, finely chopped 1 small potato, boiled, peeled and finely chopped 1 small raw mango, peeled and finely chopped…
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Continue ReadingA delicious and healthy combination of barley and mushrooms makes for a popular and attractive salad for party guests. a healthy combination of barley and mushrooms that makes a popular and attractive party mushroom salad. Ingredients: ½ cup pearl barley 2 cups water 2-3 stems fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary) (optional) ½ teaspoon salt…
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