03 SOUTH INDIAN RECIPES TO SPICE UP YOUR DINNER!
SOUTH INDIAN RECIPES FOR A CHANGE!
Here are 03 authentic & tasty South Indian recipes to spice up your dinner time at home.
SPICED COFFEE KULFI RECIPE
A lip smacking frozen dessert to enjoy with the whole family.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Serves: 6
REQUIRED INGREDIENTS
240ml, Double cream
400g tin, Evaporated milk
400g tin, Sweetened condensed milk
1 tbsp, Instant espresso or coffee granules
2, cracked, Green cardamom pods
1-2, Star anise
35g, roughly chopped, Toasted cashew nuts
METHOD
Stir together the cream, evaporated and condensed milks, espresso, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise and ¼ tsp of salt in a medium pan over a medium-high heat until the espresso dissolves and the liquids are combined.
Bring to a boil and remove from the heat. Press a piece of baking paper against the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming and let the mixture steep for 1 hour at room temperature. Remove the whole spices and discard. Pour the liquid into six freezer-safe ramekins or lidded kulfi moulds. Cover the tops and transfer to the freezer and allow to firm up for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
The kulfi can be served directly in the ramekins. If using kulfi moulds, run under water for a few seconds, flip, then tap gently to release the kulfi. Garnish with toasted hazelnuts to serve.
LEMON RICE RECIPE
A delicious rice well-known for its tangy flavour. Also the peanuts gives a crunchy finish in every bite.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Serves: 3
REQUIRED INGREDIENTS
2 cups, Rice (Cooked)
1 ½ tbsp, Lemon Juice
1 tsp, Chana dal
1/2 tsp, Mustard Seeds
2 tbsp, Peanuts
2 piece, Green Chilies (Slit)
1, Dry Red Chili (Broken)
1/4 tsp, Ginger (Chopped)
1/4 tsp, Turmeric Powder
2 tsp, Coconut Oil
Few, Curry leaves
Salt as required
METHOD
Heat oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds.
When mustard seeds crackle, add chana dal, curry leaves, green chili and dry red chili.
Sauté it for a minute and add peanuts.
Sauté the peanuts till it turn golden and add turmeric powder.
Add lemon juice and switch off.
Remove the pan from heat and add salt.
Add cooked rice and give a gentle mix till all the rice is covered.
Check for salt.
Let it stay covered for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serve along with Potato Podimas / Mashed Potato Stir fry, Baby Potato Roast or any fried curries.
TIKKA PRAWNS WITH MANGO RAITA RECIPE
A refreshing summer starter to enjoy with your loved ones at home.
Prep Time: 01 hour
Cook Time: 02 mins
Serves: 4
REQUIRED INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup (60ml), Sunflower oil
2 tbsp, Lime juice
1, Small red chili (deseeded)
2cm piece, Ginger (grated)
1, Garlic clove (finely chopped)
2 tsp, Garam masala (Indian spice mix)
3/4 tsp, Ground turmeric
24, Prawns, peeled (tails intact)
1 cup (280g), Thick Greek yoghurt
2 tbsp, Chopped mint, plus extra to garnish
2, Mangoes (flesh chopped)
METHOD
Soak 24 bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Puree oil, lime, chili, ginger, garlic and spices in a blender. Place in a snap-lock bag with prawns, toss to coat, then marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes.
Thread prawns on skewers. Combine the yoghurt, mint and mango, reserving a little mango to garnish. Set raita aside.
Heat a barbecue or chargrill pan on high heat. In batches if necessary, cook prawns for 2 minutes, turning, until cooked through. Serve with raita and extra mint.
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IN CONCLUSION
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