Kerala Chicken Cutlets

Kerala Chicken Cutlets
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I started making cutlets in the early days of experimental cooking after marriage. I  had lots of  fun in shaping and frying them well.Alternatively, cookie cutters can be used to make cutlets of desired shape.  But getting the texture correct and not having them fall apart while frying took a lot of experience. Ingredients Black
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Bird’s Nest

Bird’s Nest
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Bird’s nest is one of my  favorite appetizers. I don’t need any special occasions to make this; it’s often served as an appetizer or as an entree for dinner. The final touch differentiates it from the ordinary cutlets. I got this idea  from cookery show that is broadcasted on Asianet. Ingredients: Onion finely chopped- 3
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Koon Olarthu

Koon Olarthu
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Common mushroom, Button Mushroom , or when mature, the Portobello mushroom—is an edible mushroom native to Europe and North America. It is cultivated in more than 70 countries and is one of the most commonly and widely consumed mushrooms in the world.   Ingredients Mushroom – 250 gm (cut into small pieces) Shallots – 5 no
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Ethaykka Upperi( Plantain chips)

Ethaykka Upperi( Plantain chips)
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Here’s how to make the crispy, crunchy, addicting and the most famous Kerala snack -Ethaykka Upperi( plantain chips). Whoever visits Kerala, are sure to save some packets of these chips for themselves and their family too..   Ingredients Raw plantains or slightly ripe plantains  2 no Canola Oil: for deep frying Salt – 1 tbsp
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Cookie ‘O’

Cookie ‘O’
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Why the name cookie ‘O’? O for oatmeal.Oats contain more soluble fibre than any other grain, resulting in slower digestion and an extended sensation of fullness.One type of soluble fibre, beta-glucans, has proven to help lower cholesterol.I always wanted to make some cookies using oatmeal and now for real I have them for my son
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Eggless Unnakaya/ Kaayada

Eggless Unnakaya/ Kaayada
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This is one of the delicacies of the Malabaris in Kerala, usually prepared for newly weds, guests and during the holy month of Ramadan. It is made with semi-ripe plantains. The authentic recipe includes egg as one of the ingredients. Here I have the “No-Egg” version.   Preparation time 30 minutes Cooking time 2 to
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