Kathirikkai Murungakkai Mangai Sambar:Brinjal-Drumsticks-Mango Sambar. The Botanical name of this tree is ‘Moringa oleifera’! Both Leaves and pods are edible here. I will post its leaves recipe later. Well…talking about its pod, we call it ‘murungai’ in Tamil. Which literally means ‘twisted’. Yeah…the pod is so slender and looks like twisted one. The common name […]
Mango Chutney
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Mango Chutney:Ingredients: Mango(semi ripe/raw)-1 medium sized Purple onion 1 small bulb Green chilies 3 Garlic 2 beads Salt For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Urad dal 1/4 spoon Curry leaves few Oil few spoons. Method: Remove seed and peel the mango. Chop them down. Chop chilies and onion […]
Kheema Stew / Kaima Stew
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Kaima Stew: Ingredients: Minced Goat’s meat /Minced Lamb meat 1/2 kiloGreen chilies 3 slittedGarlic 6 beads slicedGinger 2″ crushedOnion 1 roughly choppedTomato 2 choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonCoconut milk thin 1 cupStar anise 1Oil few spoonsCilantro leaves few. Method: In a pressure cooker, add washed and cleaned minced meat. Add salt, turmeric powder […]
Makkan Peda – Arcot Special
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Makkan Peda: Arcot Makkan Peda. Makkan Peda is quite famous sweet around North Arcot Districts. After a nice Arcot Biriyani….treating with Makkan peda is kind of special! My lecturer cum friend Punitha mam(she is from Melvishaaram!) she used to bring home made ‘makkan peda’ & ‘Mutton Kheema Balls’ for me! She is not only a […]
Milagu Dosai / Pepper Dosa
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Milagu Dosai: Ingredients: Dosa Batter 1 bowl To be Toasted and Powdered: Peppercorns 1 spoonCumin 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoon Method: Mix the powdered spices in dosa batter. Let this sit for a while. Heat up a griddle, smear oil….and make a thin crepe. Turnt o the other side. Spicy pepper dosa ready. Serve along with […]
Knol Khol Chops / Kholrabi Chops
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Another signature recipe from my Grandma that stands out in my mind — Knol Khol Chops. On a Sunday afternoons, its a perfect alternate dish for Vegetarians! Ingredients Knol Khol 1/2 kg skinned and sliced(Choose small green ones) Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Red chili powder 1/2 spoon Bay leaves 2 […]
Senaikizhangu Varuval / Elephant Yam Roast
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Karunaikizhangu Varuval: Senaikizhangu Varuval/ Yam Koora/ Fried Yam. Meen Padhathil Senaikizhangu varuval. Ingredients: Yam 1 small portion – peeled and slicedGarlic 2 (nearly 15 cloves)Tamarind paste 1/4 spoonRed chili powder 1 spoonSaltGround Black pepper 2 spoonsGround cumin powder 2 spoonsTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves 1 cupOil 1/4 […]
Kheema Kola Urundai Kuzhambu / Minced Meat Balls Gravy
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Ingredients for Kola Urundai Minced Goat’s Meat/Mutton Keema 200 grams Toasted Chana dal(pottu kadalai/udaitha kadalai) 1 cup Salt Green chilies 3 Scallion 1 small bulb Cilantro leaves few Mint leaves few Fennel seeds 1 spoon Ingredients for Qorma Onions 2 finely chopped Tomato 2 finely chopped Fresh ginger paste 2 spoons Fresh garlic paste 2 […]
Manga Sambar / Raw Mango Sambar
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Mango Sambar:Ingredients: Green Raw Mango 1 large(Kili Moonku Maanga) Thoor Dal 1 cup Green chilies 3-6 slitted Onion 1 large Tomato 1 large Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Sambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoons Tamarind paste 1 spoon Ghee or oil few spoons Cilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 […]
Kovaikai-Thengai Perattal / Kobari Dondakaye
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Kovaikkai Poriyal: Kovaikkai Poriyal with Powdered Spices. Hot n Spicy Gherkins. Fried Tindora. Fried Tinda. Dondakkai Stir-Fry. Kovaikkai Poriyal. Kovaikkai Varuval. Ingredients: Gherkins / Tindora 1/4 kiloSaltlemon juice few spoonsTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonTamarind paste 1/4 spoonSesame oil 1 cup To Be Toasted and Powdered: Chana dal – 2 spoonsUrad dal – 2 spoonsCoriander seeds 2 […]
