Kerala Chemmeen Achar | Kerala Style Prawns Pickle

Kerala Chemmeen Achar

Kerala style spicy Prawn pickle.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 1 cup
Recipe source:Amma
Ingredients:

1. Chemmeen/Prawns- 500 gms
2. Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
3. Fenugreek seeds - 1/4 tsp
4. Ginger,juliennes - 1.5 tbsp
5. Garlic,sliced - 1.5 tbsp
6. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
7. Kashmiri chili powder - 1 tbsp( or according to taste)
8. Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
9. Vinegar- 1/4 cup
10. Boiled and cooled water - 1/4 cup or as required
11. Salt - to taste
12. Oil - as required(gingelly oil or coconut oil,see notes)

For Marination:

1. Red chili powder- 1 tsp
2. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
3. Salt- to taste

For masala paste:

1. Ginger- 2" piece
2. Garlic- 7 to 8 large cloves
3. Green chilies - 4 to 6( or according to taste)

Instructions:

Coarsely grind together all the ingredients listed under ' For masala paste'.Keep aside until required.

Wash and clean the prawns.Marinate the prawns with the ingredients listed under ' for marination'.Keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.Heat oil in a pan and shallow fry the prawns,turning once in between.

Once it is done,drain and keep aside until required.

Add more oil ( if required) to the same pan,add mustard seeds and let it splutter.Next add fenugreek seeds and saute for few seconds.

Add ginger,garlic and curry leaves , saute until  raw smell disappears.

Now add the prepared ginger-garlic-green chili paste , saute until raw smell leaves completely.

Cook over medium low flame for few more minutes until oil starts to separate.In a bowl ,mix together kashmiri chili powder,turmeric powder and vinegar to form a smooth paste.Add this masala paste to the pan. Add salt to taste.

Cook over medium low flame for few minutes ,until oil starts to separate.Next add the fried prawns and mix well.

Add boiled and cooled water as required.Bring this to a boil .Cook for 1 or 2 minutes.Switch off the stove and allow this to cool completely before transferring to an airtight-glass jar.

NOTES

• I used coconut oil to fry the prawns and gingelly oil to prepare the gravy.
• Always use clean and dry spoon to take the pickle.
• You can store the pickle at room temperature for upto 1 week.Refrigerate if you want to keep it for long.
• For best results,keep the pickle undisturbed for 1 or 2 days for the flavor to develop.
• To avoid  spoilage,you may pour 1 or 2 tbsp boiled and cooled gingelly oil over the pickle.
• Adjust the quantity of green chilies and  chili powder , according to your taste.

Strawberry Jam Recipe

Strawberry Jam


Quick and easy strawberry jam recipe.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Yields: 2 cups ( approx)

Ingredients:

1. Strawberry,roughly chopped- 3 cups
2. Sugar-1.5 cup
3. Vanilla pod-1 small
4. Lemon juice-2.5 to 3 tbsp

Instructions:

In a large pot,combine together strawberry,sugar and lemon juice.Cut the vanilla pod lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the pot.

Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.Mash it using a potato masher as you cook it.( i like it be a bit chunky,so did not mash the berries)

Stir well and bring it to a boil.Cook until it turns thick and glossy.Skim the foam as you cook it.(To test if it is ready or not,place a spoonful of jam on a plate and place it in the fridge for a minute or two,if it is still runny cook for another 5  minutes and check again)

Let it sit for 10 minutes.Transfer the jam to a sterilized jar and let cool to room temperature,before sealing the jar.( Refrigerate upto 10 days)

   

EASY MANGO PICKLE | KERALA MANGO PICKLE | MANGA ACHAR

Recipe adapted from- Valla sadya recipe by Vijayan Nadamangalath

Ingredients

1. Raw mango- chopped- 1 cup
2. Kashmiri chili powder-1.5 to 2 Tbsp( or according to taste)
3. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
4. Fenugreek powder-1/4 tsp 
5. Asafoetida powder-2 pinch
6. Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
7. Fenugreek seeds-1/4 tsp
8. Curry leaves- 10 nos
9. Dried red chilies-2 to 3 nos
10. Boiled and cooled water-1/4 cup
11. Salt to taste
12. Coconut oil- as required

Method

• In a mixing bowl,combine together,chopped mango,kashmiri chili powder,turmeric powder,fenugreek powder, asafoetida and salt.Keep aside for 10 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Add fenugreek seeds and fry for few seconds.
• Next add curry leaves and dried red chilies,fry for few seconds.
• Add the marinated mango and mix well.Pour in 1/4 cup water and adjust salt to taste.
• Bring this to just under a boil.
• Allow it to cool completely and store in  a glass jar.Keep refrigerated.

KERALA MANGO PICKLE / MANGA ACHAR

Ingredients

1. Raw mango ( Chopped)- 3 cups
2. Kashmiri chili powder- 5 to 6 tbsp( or according to taste- see note)
3. Turmeric powder-1 tsp
4. Asafoetida powder-1/2 tsp
5. Fenugreek powder-1/4 tsp
6. Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
7. Fenugreek seeds-1/2 tsp
8. Kurryleaves- 2 sprigs
9. Oil-3 to 4 tbsp
10. Salt to taste
11. Vinegar-1/8 cup (more if required)

Method

• Combine together chopped mango,kashmiri chili powder,turmeric powder,asafoetida , fenugreek powder and salt to taste.Mix well and keep aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds and let it splutter,now add fenugreek seeds and curry leaves.Saute for a few seconds.
• Now reduce the flame to low and add the marinated chopped mango and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes,stirring well in between. ( or until the skin turns greenish brown,see above picture)
• Switch off the flame and allow it to cool completely.Add vinegar and mix well,adjust salt level if required.
• Transfer if to a glass jar  with a tight lid.Serve with rice.

ENJOY!!!

Note
*You can add regular red chili powder instead of Kashmiri chili powder,in that case just use 2 to 3 tbsp   or according to taste.

HOMEMADE DAIRY FREE NUTELLA

Recipe Source: Twenty one no gluten
You can find the original recipe here

Ingredients

1. Hazelnuts-1 cups
2. Canola oil- 1 tsp
3. Cocoa powder-1/4 cup
4. Honey-1/3 cup
5. Vanilla extract-1/4 tsp (optional)

Method

• Preheat oven to 180 deg C
• Spread hazelnuts onto a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the skins are blistered a little.Allow this to cool a bit.
• Transfer it onto a clean kitchen towel, wrap it and rub vigorously to remove as much skin as possible.Let it cool completely.
• In a food processor ,grind the hazelnuts until it forms a paste.Now add the rest of the ingredients and grind until it is smooth.
• Store in a jar and refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

NOTE: Adjust the amount of honey according to your taste or desired consistency.

ENJOY!!

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PINEAPPLE JAM

Ingredients

1. Pineapple chopped finely/crushed-4 cups
2. Sugar-11/2 -2 cup
3. Cardamom- 4 nos
4. Cloves- 4nos
5. Water- 11/4 cup
6. Lime juice- 2 tsp

Method

• In a heavy bottomed pan ,combine all the ingredients ,cover and cook over medium flame for 45 to 50 minutes or until thickened,stirring in between.
• Remove the cloves and cardamoms and discard.
• Pour into a clean jar.

Note:If you want it to be really smooth,blend the pineapple pieces for a few seconds in a blender and then cook.
Enjoy!


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