Chena Asthram(Elephant Yam in coconut gravy)

1.Chena/Yum -400gms(cut into 1inch cubes)
  Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
  Salt
2.Black eyed beans(vanpayar)-1/4cup
   Black chickpeas-1/4cup
(Soak chickpeas and beans overnight)
3. Shredded coconut-1cup
    Cumin seeds-1tsp
    Garlic cloves/Pearl onion-2
    Chilly powder-1tsp
    Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
4.Coconut oil-1tbsp
   Mustard seeds-1tsp
   Chopped pearl onion-2
   Dry red chilly-2
   Curry leaves

• Pressure cook chickpeas and beans with enough water and salt.(2-3 whistle)
• Add cubed yum and turmeric powder to the beans-chickpeas mixture. Add water if needed.Cook it again in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
• Grind together coconut,cumin seeds,turmeric powder,chilly powder and garlic(pearl onion).Pour the mixture into the cooked yum.Adjust salt and cook till the required consistency is reached.
• Heat 1tbsp coconut oil in a pan.Splutter mustard seeds,onion,dry red chilies and curry leaves.Add this seasoning in to the curry and mix well. 
• Serve with 'kanji"

Capsicum Masala

1.Capsicum-2
   Onion-1
   Ginger(chopped)-1tsp
   Garlic(chopped)-1tsp
2.Turmeric powder-1/4tsp
   Chilly powder-1/2tsp
   Coriander powder-1/2tsp
   Garam masala-1/2tsp
3.Tomato puree-3tbsp
   Crushed peanuts-3tbsp
4.Refined Oil-2tbsp
   Cumin Seeds-1tsp
   White sesame seeds-1tsp

• Heat 1tbsp oil in a pan.splutter cumin seeds.add sesame seeds ,capsicum,onion,ginger and garlic.Fry for 2 minutes.
• Add chilly powder,turmeric powder,coriander powder ,garam masala powder and salt.Mix well and fry till they are done.
• Now add tomato puree and crushed peanuts.Cover and cook for further 3 minutes.Remove from heat.
• Garnish with white sesame seeds.

Sheekh Kebab

1.Chicken breast-1

2.Ginger-1inch piece

 Garlic-3

 Turmeric powder-1/4tsp

 Chilly powder-1tsp

 Coriander powder-1tsp

 Garam masala -1/2tsp

 Salt

3.Bread crumbs-1-1&1/2 slices

  Onion(minced)-2tbsp

  Minced coriander leaves-2tbsp

  Olive oil-!tbsp

4.Bamboo skewers-8-10

Grind chicken with ingredients 2 in a food processor.

In a bowl, mix ground chicken,bread crumbs,onion ,coriander leaves and olive oil.Cover and refrigerate for an hour.

Spread chicken on to the skewers using hand.

• Heat 2tbsp olive oil in a pan.Cover and cook on low flame till done.

Chicken Kebab

Chicken breast- 1 large(cut into 1 inch cube)
Marinade:-
Lemon juice-2tbsp
Yoghurt-1tbsp
Minced garlic-1tbsp
Tandoori masala-1tbsp
Olive oil-2tbsp
Salt


Capsicum-1
Onion-1
Tomato-1
Bamboo skewers-4nos(soaked in water)

• Mix marinade ingredients with chicken  .Cover and  refrigerate  for 4-5 hours.
• Oil skewers and thread chicken alternating with vegetables.
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• Grill chicken in oven or charcoal fire.

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• Heat 2tbsp olive oil in a pan.Place the skewers,cover and cook on low flame till done.

Besan-Semolina Ladoo

Gram flour-1&1/2cup
Semolina-3/4cup
Ghee-1tsp
Refined oil-1/2cup
Powdered Sugar-1cup
Cardamom powder -1tsp

• Heat ghee and refined oil in a pan.Add gram flour and semolina.Stirring continuously  till colour starts changing.(10-12 minutes)
• Remove from heat .
• Add sugar and cardamom powder to the gram flour and mix well.Make lemon sized balls from the mixture.
• Store in airtight container.

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