Green Beans Stir Fry/ Mezhukkpuratti ( Kerala Style )RECIPE#193

Step 1:-Wash and "cut " 1/2 lb / 1/4 kg green beans as in the picture below  , 

Step 2:- Cook step 1 Green beans with  10-15 pearl onion ( chopped )   1/4 of a  onion ( finely chopped) , 2-3 green chillies ( splitted ), 1/2 cup of coconut slices  (thenga kothu ) 1/4 cup of water , salt , curry leaves ( 2 twigs )  and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder  for 15 -17 minutes on low medium flame. And keep aside. 

Step 3:-   Heat  the same pan , add 1/4 cup of   vegetable oil , splutter 1 -2 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 6-8 cloves   of garlic ( crushed and sliced ), 2 -3 dried red chillies  .

Step 4:-  Now add the step 2 cooked green beans  , and stir it for another 5-6 minutes  until the beans  becomes 'dry' .

Step 5:-Green Beans Fry/ Mezhukkupuratti ( Kerala Style ) is ready .Enjoy with  steamed rice......:) 

Bacon Fried Rice RECIPE#192

 Step 1:-  Soak 3 cups of Basmati rice for 30 minutes  . Cook  the  soaked rice and   keep aside .

Step 2:- Julienne   2-3 carrots, 1/4 of a cabbage  , a bunch of spring onion , 15-20  beans  and  a large onion. And keep aside 

Step 3:-  Fry  12 OZ of bacon, 

Drain the ''extra oil'' on a paper towel and keep aside.

 Step 4:- Heat a wide ( non stick preferred ) pan , add  2-4 table spoon of vegetable oil  ( Canola )  . 

Step 5:- Add   finely chopped  5-6 garlic cloves   &  4 '' of ginger root , saute for few seconds (ON HIGH FLAME ) .

Step 6:-  Now add  VEGETABLES ( step 2)   Saute  for 4-5  minutes ( ON HIGH FLAME )

Step 7:-   Now add 2 - 2 1/2 table spoon of Soy sauce , 2 table spoon of Vinegar , 2-3 table spoons of Teriyaki sauce, 2 table spoons of Green chilli paste , 3-4 table spoons of Oyster sauce, salt  and 2 table spoons of Chilli sauce  .

Step 8:-   Stir for  another 2-3 minutes on high flame .

Step 9:-   Now add the bacon ( step 3)  .

Step 10:-  Add the Cooked rice ( step 1) .And COMBINE WELL.

Step 11:- Bacon Fried Rice is ready.................Enjoy ..... :) :) ........-JA Mathew- 

Potato / Urulaikizhangu Thoran RECIPE#191

Step 1:- Wash   , peel  and julienne 3  medium sized potatoes / Urulaikizhangu  , 

and keep aside .

Step 2:- Heat a pan , add 1 table spoon of vegetable oil ( canola) , and splutter 2 teaspoon of mustard seeds  and 2 teaspoon of cumin seeds ,

add  onion (  1 1/2  chopped yellow/white ) ,  garlic cloves (4-5 chopped),  2'' of ginger root ( chopped ) ,

 green chillies  ( 2-4 chopped)  

 2 twigs of curry leaves , saute for 4-5 minutes on medium flame , until the onion becomes transparent .

Now add the julienned potato ( step 1)  ,  1 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of kashmiri chilli powder  , salt  

 and 1 1/2  cup of grated coconut .

Add 1/2 cup of water. Combine .  Cook on medium flame for 10  15 minutes on low medium flame . , 

 When it is half done , add a cup of chopped cilantro .

And cook for until the  water  has completely evaporated . 

Step 3:- Potato / Urulaikizhangu Thoran   is ready ....Enjoy as a side dish for  steamed rice /chapattis/tortillas /fulkas ........JA-Mathew- :)  

Matter Paneer Masala RECIPE#190

 Step 1:-  Soak 1- 1 1/2   cups of split green peas or whole green peas  for 2-3 hours .

Step 2:- Drain water from the Peas . 

Step 3:- Microwave the soaked peas   with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder salt and  1/2-1 cup of water for 12- 15 minutes  on high power  or pressure cook the peas.. And keep aside.

Step 4:- Cut 450 grams of paneer into small cubes.

Step 5:- Heat a pan and add 1 table spoon of Vegetable oil .

Step 6:-  Fry the panner cubes until it gets light brown color on its edges and keep aside.

Step 7:- Heat 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil ( Canola) and  add  finely chopped  Onion ( 1 1/4  of a large one )   ,  5-6  finely chopped  garlic cloves, 3'' ginger root ,   and 4-5 green chilies  ,  saute until the onion becomes   transparent ,

  now add 10-12 black pepper, 7-9 cloves , 1 teaspoon of cumin  seeds  and 4-5  cardamom 

Step 8:- NOW Bring down the heat and add  1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 - 3 teaspoon of coriander powder, 1 1/2  teaspoon of kashmiri chili powder  saute for few minutes   , until the  raw smell  of  the 'powder' goes away .

  Step 9:-   Now add   chopped tomato ( 1 1/2 )  , saute until the tomato becomes mushy .

Step 10 :-  GRIND ''Step 9''   to a smooth paste   and keep aside.

Step 11:-   Boil the "Step 10 paste "with a bay leaf , 3-5  table spoon of  spicy ketchup , and 2 table spoon of  dry methi leaves (crushed)   ,  3 table spoon of butter  , 1/2 teaspoon of fenugreek powder with 1/2 cup of water for 5-6 minutes on medium flame 

Step 12  :-  Add the  step 3 cooked green peas , 

add the  step 6 fried  Paneer cubes, 

3/4  cup of cream / fresh curd , and 2-5 teaspoon of pure honey/ 2 table spoon of brown  cane sugar . Cook for another 10  minutes on low flame . 

 Step 13 :-  Matter Paneer Masala  is ready  .......:) Serve hot with Tortillas , Chapattis, fulkas ..... Enjoy ................ :) -JA-Mathew-

Potato / Uralaikizhangu Fry ( Kerala Style ) RECIPE#189

Step 1:-Wash and peel 2 potatoes , 

julienne them  and keep aside.

Step 2:-   Heat 1/4 cup of   vegetable oil in a pan , splutter 1 -2 teaspoon of mustard seeds, 

 Now add  10-15 pearl onion ( chopped ) 1/4 of a  onion ( finely chopped) , 2-3 green chillies ( splitted ) 6-8 cloves of garlic ( crushed and sliced ), 2 twigs of curry leaves  , 

 and saute until the onion turns  to transparent .  

Now add the potato / Uralaikizhangu( step 1)  and  a teaspoon of turmeric  powder , 1 teaspoon of kashmiri chilli powder,  1 1/2 teaspoon of coriander powder  and salt 

Combine well  with 2-3 table spoon of water  and cook( in low-medium heat) for 10-15  minutes , until the potato becomes  soft  [stir occasionally to prevent from sticking and burning]  . 

Now remove the lid  add more oil if needed 

and sauté  until the potatoes becomes light brown in color .

Step 3:- Potato / Uralaikizhangu Fry ( Kerala Style ) is ready .Enjoy with  steamed rice/ Chapatis   ... -JA-Mathew...:)