Vattayappam / Steamed Rice Cake Kerala Style Recipe

Vattayappam / Steamed Rice Cake  Kerala Style Recipe:

Ingredients:

Idly rice - 1 cup
Cooked rice / poha  - 1/2 cup
Grated Coconut  - 1 cup
Instant Yeast - 1/2 tsp
Sugar : 1/4 cup or to taste
Raisins and Cashewnut : 8 to 10 nos
Cardamom powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Ghee/Butter : 1 tsp


Method of Preparation:

1.Wash and soak the  rice in the water for 3 hours and drain.and keep it aside.
2.Grind the rice along with  grated coconut and poha by adding water to fine paste and keep it aside. 
3.In a small bowl add  yeast,sugar and  warm water for 10-15 minutes till its forth.
4.Then add the sugar syrup,  into the fermented batter and mix well. Cover and allow to ferment 8 hrs.
5. Add salt cardamom powder and keep aside for 30 minutes.

6.Grease the stainless steel flat plate or idly mould with ghee/butter and pour the batter to the plate.

7.Place it in the steamer, cook for about 15 minutes,when its half done, open and add the rasinis, cashews and cardamom,on the top and steam again for 10 or till done or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

8.Remove the pan from steamer and allow to cool. Once cooled, pull it out from the pan by slowly pulling the edges using a knife or spoon.

Cut into desired shape and serve.

 Serve and Enjoy!!!

1. 
   

                           

Vazhuthananga Mezhukkupuratti / Brinjal/ Eggplant Stir Fry

Vazhuthananga Mezhukkupuratti / Brinjal / Eggplant Stir Fry 

Ingredients :

Vazhuthananga : 1 Cup ( I used Indian eggplant)
Onion / Shallots : 1/2 cup (Sliced)
Turmeric Powder : A pinch

Curry Leaves : 2 springs

Green Chili - 2 nos   
Coconut Oil -1 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method of Preparation :

1.Slice  eggplant into medium thick pieces and keep it aside.

2.Heat oil in cast iron  pan and add sliced brinjal along with onion and curry leaves and,saute for 5 minutes on medium flame.

3.Then add turmeric powder ,salt and saute till the raw smell goes.

4.Cover and cook in medium flame for another 5 minutes.

5.Open the lid,put on high flame  stirring frequently for a minutes.

          Switch off the flame.. And Server with hot Rice .... And Enjoy!!!

                                                                                                                                                                

Health Benefits Of Eggplants
                                                                                                              
Improve Bone Health.
Improve Heart Health.
Improve Brain Function.
Prevent Birth Defect.
Prevent headaches and migraines.
Weight Loss.
Prevent Cancer. 
Prevent Anemia such as,fatigue, weakness,depression,and cognitive malfunction .. 
                                                                                                          

Vazhakoombu (Banana Flower ) Cutlet Healthy Kerala Snack Recipe

Vazhakoombu (Banana Flower ) Cutlet Healthy Kerala Snack Recipe:

Ingredients:

Vazha chundu(Banana flower)- 1 no.
Bread Crumbs - 1 cup
All purpose flour (Maida)  - 3/4  cup
Potato(Boiled) - 1 no.
Onion - 1/2 cup
Ginger - 1 tsp 
Garlic  - 1 tsp   
Green Chilies - 2 nos(Chopped).
Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves - 2 stick(chopped)
Salt to taste   
Oil for deep frying 

Method of Preparartion :

1.Remove the outer Layers of banana flower until you find the pale color neat layer .

2.Then Chop the banana flowers and place in a large bowlful and rub with oil it remove the stigmas and keep it aside.

3.Heat oil in a pan and add chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and green chilli fry for few minutes until its golden brown in color.
4.Add the chopped banana blossom stir thoroughly close the pan on  the medium  heat and let it cook for 10 minutes.

5.Then add cooked and mashed along with garam masala , pepper powder , coriander leaves and salt mix and combined well and cook or 5 minutes.

6.Switch off the flame and When the mixture is cool, and adding little bread crumbs while mixing and make a smooth dough.

7. Make lemon sized balls, mix and shape it into oval shaped cutlets and keep it aside.

8. Mix maida with little pepper powder,salt and add water to make a thin batter.

9. Dip the cutlets in maida batter then coat it with bread crumbs and keep it refrigerate in 1 hour it will get more crispness.

10.Heat oil in a pan and fry the cutlet(can also shallow fry it) till golden brown.

  Serve hot with sauce And Enjoy!!!

Muringayila Thoran / Kerala Style Drumstick Leaves Stir fry

Muringayila Thoran / Kerala  Style Drumstick Leaves Stir fry

Ingredients:

Muringayila  - 1 cup
Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Shallots / Onion - 1/2 cup (Chopped)
Jeerakam (Cumin seed ) - 1/4 tsp
Garlic - 1 cloves
Whole dry red chili - 2 nos
Mustard seed - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - Plenty
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste

Method of Preparation:

1.Wash the leaves well under running water and Set aside for 30 mins It will let out water. 
2.Remove the drum stick leaves from the stems.

3.Grind coconut coarsely along with the turmeric,cumin seed,and garlic. Set aside.

4.Heat oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds and add dry red chilies Add onions and fry until slightly golden color.

5.Then add  washed leaves along with salt and combined well. 

6.Cook on low heat for about 5 mins.then add the ground coconut mixture and stir well again.

7.Uncover the  pan and cook in very low flame for 5 more minutes. Stir until all the water evaporates and dries out.

                                                   Serve with rice And Enjoy!!!  😋😋😋

Health Benefits of Muringayila 

Protect the healthy eyes.
Stimulate the nervous systems.
Prevent hair loss.
Act as the detoxifying agent.
Increase breast milk secretion.
Keep the healthy bone.
Boost your immune system
Prevent the growth of cancer cells.
Help to prevent heart disease.
Help to treat arthritis.