Erivum Puliyum: 03/2011

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Shrimp Prawn Masala | Chemmeen Masala

All non vegetarians love prawns,so does my family.My children too love it as there are no bones in it.This is a real good recipe that can be served for chapatis/naan.The masala is well mixed with the prawns and tastes delicious.Enjoy making this masala!!

Ingredients
prawns 1lb
onion 1chopped
green chilli 3-4 cut long
tomato 1chopped
chilli powder 1tsp
turmeric powder 1/2tsp
garam masala powder 1/2tsp
coriander leaves
salt to taste
oil

Method
Wash the shrimp using salt n lime.Boil the prawns with enough water,turmeric powder and salt for 5-7minutes.Drain the water and keep aside.Pour oil in a pan and add the chopped onion.Wait until it is slightly browned.Add the green chilli,tomato and let it get cooked and become mushy.Add the chiili powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder.Put off the stove.Leave to cool and grind the mixture to a thick paste(without adding water).Now add the paste back to the pan and add in the cooked shrimp.Cook covered for 2-3 minute.Open the lid and garnish with coriander leaves/cilantro.

serves 4adults

TIPS

You can use cooked shrimp and try using larger sized prawns.
Chicken masala can be replaced for garam masala.

Green Onion Thoran | Stir fry with coconut

Green onions are real good for health..for that matter all green leafy vegetables too.Here is a very simple recipe.Children do love it as it is not much spicy and a little sweet.This serves great with steamed rice.Do give it a try and enjoy !!

Ingredients
green onion 2bunch
chilli powder 2tsp
turmeric powder 2tsp
coconut grated 1/4 cup
salt to taste
mustard to saute
oil to saute

Method
Wash the green onions thoroughly and cut it into round small pieces,keep aside.Heat oil in apan and splutter mustard.Add the green onions,turmeric powder,chilli powder,coconut.Cover with a lid and cook for 3-5mts.Open the lid and then add salt.Dry it in medium heat and is ready to serve.

Servings : 3 adults

TIPS

Add salt only once it is half cooked

Groundnut (Peanut) Chaat

Groundnuts are a good source of fats..This is a tasty recipe as an easy snack.Once I had brought a big packet n wondered how to finish it off..dn came out with this recipe.

Ingredients

groundnut 1 cup soaked in water for 1 hr

coconut grated 3tsp

chaat masala 1tsp

chilli powder 1tsp

lime juice 1tsp

salt to taste

Method

Cook the soaked groundnuts in a cooker for 3 whistles.

Drain the water.

Add grated coconut,chilli powder ,chaat masala and lime juice.

servings : 4adults

Steamed Banana Cake in Pressure Cooker

Cake has been all time my family's favorite.This cake is steamed n was made as a snack.And it turned out to be real good and healthy recipe for kids.My kids are reluctant to eat the over ripe bananas and this was the easiest way to finish them off without even the children knowing it.

Ingredients
rice powder 1 cup
jaggery 1/2 cup
banana 2 mashed
baking soda 1tsp
raisins and cashew 1/4 cup
cumin powder 1tsp

Method
Soak the jaggery in half a cup of water and drain the impurities.
Mix the rice powder ,mashed bananas,baking soda.
Add the cumin powder and raisins,cashew.
Keep aside for 10 mts.
Pour it in a idli pan or a cake pan after oiling and and garnish with cashews.Steam in a pressure cooker.(without whistle)/idli cooker for 20mts.
Check if it is done with a tooth pick in the centre (should come out clean)
Remove from stove ,cool it completely.
Cut into pieces and ready to serve.