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  • Ripe Mango Pachadi

    August 12, 2016thepeppercook

      A sweet, spicy, tangy side dish or condiment made with mangoes and coconut. Ingredients: 2 medium-sized ripe mangoes, about 400g before cutting 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon turmeric ½ teaspoon red chili, ground ½ cup water, just enough to cover mangoes in saucepan or pot ½ cup fresh plain yogurt ¼ cup grated fresh…

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  • Beetroot Salad with Coconut and Peanuts

    August 7, 2016thepeppercook

      A quick and easy beetroot healthy salad recipe with tropical flavours. Ingredients: 3 red beets, about 400g 4 tablespoons fresh grated coconut 3 tablespoons chopped coriander/cilantro leaves 4 tablespoons roasted peanuts, slightly crushed ½ teaspoon salt or to taste Juice of 1 lime, or about 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon sugar   Instructions:  Put whole,…

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  • Quick Kerala Calamari (Squid)

    May 31, 2016thepeppercook

      An 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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  • Corn Salad with Coconut and Raw Mango

    March 11, 2016thepeppercook

    Corn & Coconut salad is an easy Indian and delicious salad recipe perfect for a summer afternoon brunch. Ingredients: 1 450g tin of corn kernels (250g after draining) or equivalent boiled frozen or fresh corn kernels Click here to buy 3 tablespoons grated coconut 3 tablespoons chopped raw mango 3 tablespoons chopped scallions 3 tablespoons…

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  • Cornflakes and Spice Encrusted Prawns

    March 7, 2016thepeppercook

      Delicious 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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  • Spicy Coconut and Corn Bake

    March 7, 2016thepeppercook

      A one-dish wonder Indian recipe, with a great combination of corn, coconut, and yogurt. Ingredients: ½ kg frozen corn kernels or two 250g tins of corn Click here to buy Corn Kernels 1 green chili, roughly chopped 1” piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped ½ cup grated coconut 8 plain tablespoons, unflavored yogurt…

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  • Garlicky Chili Cheese Potatoes

    March 7, 2016thepeppercook

      Indulgent spicy fried potatoes with butter and cheese, an easy recipe to eat anytime. Ingredients: 500g potatoes, peeled and cut into ½” dice 1 cup olive oil or other vegetable oil for frying Click here to buy Olive Oil 3 tablespoons butter (or more!) 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon…

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  • Moong Sprout Salad with Sweet Tamarind Dressing

    February 8, 2016thepeppercook

      A 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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  • Barley and Three Mushroom Salad

    February 8, 2016thepeppercook

      A 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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  • Fig Chili Jam

    January 14, 2016thepeppercook

    A deliciously spicy recipe made of fresh figs and red chilies. Ingredients: 500g of washed and dried fresh figs 1 fresh red chili pepper or 1 fresh Hungarian pepper, finely chopped 1 cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste ¾ cup white vinegar Click here to buy 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon red chili,…

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