• Simple Kerala Prawn Curry

    April 27, 2016thepeppercook

      An 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” diameter) roughly chopped ½ teaspoon…

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    • Rice Noodles with Peanut Sauce

      April 26, 2016thepeppercook

          Deliciously 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, lightly crushed 1 spring onion,…

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      • Green Mango and Fresh Peas

        April 26, 2016thepeppercook

            Green peas with tangy raw mango and crunchy roasted lentils is a typical South Indian vegetarian recipe, perfect for breakfast or an anytime snack. Ingredients: 250g fresh peas or frozen peas (about 2 cups) 1 small raw mango, peeled and chopped fine (about 40g) ½ a green chili 1 teaspoon whole cumin ½ teaspoon whole black mustard seeds 2…

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        • Punjabi Turnips

          April 26, 2016thepeppercook

              An 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 3 tablespoons chopped coriander stems…

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          • Coconut Sambol

            April 26, 2016thepeppercook

                A 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   Instructions:  Combine all ingredients…

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            • Pumpkin and Black-Eyed Peas Coconut Curry

              April 26, 2016thepeppercook

                A delicious Kerala curry flavoured with both fresh shredded coconut and browned coconut. Ingredients: ½ cup black-eyed peas 4 cups water 2 cups diced pumpkin (about ½ a small orange pumpkin) 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon red chili, ground ½ cup fresh grated coconut 1 small green chili 1 teaspoon cumin 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons coconut…

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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 chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon chopped…

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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 mango pickle mayonnaise and 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 4 tablespoons besan (also known…

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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 red chili, ground 2 green…

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