Pathra:(Maharashtra Style) I knew, I was going to try this recipe sooner or later. The recipes for Authentic Alu Wadi / Pathra have been floating around the blogosphere for a while. And I couldn’t wait to try them myself. As soon as I saw these Fresh Yam Greens in the International market, I convinced myself […]
Asparagus Korma – Asparagus in Rich Coconut Sauce
- 16
- July
- 2010
Asparagus Kurma: Ingredients: Asparagus 1 bunch – choppedPotatoes 1 – boiled n cubed(optional)Green chilies 2 – minced/slicedOnion 1 gratedGinger-garlic pate 1 spoonTomatoes 1 large choppedSaltTurmeric 1 pinchChili powder 1/2 spoonCoconut milk 1 cupFennel seeds 1 spoonOil few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the whole spices and wait till they crackle. Add […]
Spaghetti with Soya Chunks: Listen up ladies, I know this recipe isn’t gonna win any sort of culinary awards for innovation or anything. But for a routine traditional cook, it was pretty darn easy. I fixed this spaghetti for dinner, last week’ altered the regular meat balls with some soya chunks! Now, was that cooking […]
Papaya Smoothie – Simply Refreshing!
- 13
- July
- 2010
Papaali Milk Shake: Ingredients: Papaya – cubed 2 cupsMilk 2-4 cupsSugar to tasteChaat masala powder to garnish. Method: Puree the fruit and mix with sugar and milk. Beat them vigorously till its foamy. Serve chilled in a tall glass. Enjoy.
Bagara Baingan:(Re Posting) Ta da…I did it, again, my favorite good old Bagara baingan, I feel like…as though I have conquered this one dish all by myself. If I could cook a dish, over and over without any sort of boredom means,…it should be either that quintessential Chicken Biriyani or Brinjal Sheruva I will Never, […]
Grilled Quails – Tandoored Quails/ Kaadai Tandoori
- 11
- July
- 2010
Tandoored Quails: Ingredients: Spices to be Toasted & Powdered: CinnamonClovesCardamomPeppercornsCoriander seedsTymol seedsChironjiSaffron Use only a pinch of above spice blend. Other Ingredients: Black SaltRegular SaltChili powder Kashmiri chili powder Red food color Turmeric Lemon juice Yogurts (hung)Ginger-garlic pasteOnion pasteMint paste Few cubes of butter/ghee for bastingChaat masala to garnish. About 1-2 spoons of above ingredients […]
Yucca Stir-Fry: I was completely taken by surprise…how this bland starchy roots, takes in all the influences from the basic ingredients and eventually turns up into a fulfilling meal! So, here is a simple recipe for the day. Ingredients: Yucca/cassava roots 1 large Salt Dry red chili 3 crushed Chana + Urad dal – 2 […]
Shallots in Tamarind based Curry
- 06
- July
- 2010
China Vengayam Kara Kuzhambu: Chinna Vengayam Puli Kuzhambu. Ulli Pulusu. Vengaya Kuzhambu. I was desperately looking out for these small shallots in and around my area, for the past 5 years! Almost for every single recipe, Mommy recommends just this and not anything fancy, you know!! So, I was all excited to spot these little […]
Bottle Gourd & Shrimps Curry
- 06
- July
- 2010
Soraikkai-eral Thokku: Okay, as I confessed to you all earlier…giving up meat and seafood is difficult for me, but including more veggies sounds like a perfect option:) Combining hint of meat or seafood to certain vegetables is like magic! The resulted dish turns completely out of this world, very delectable you know! So, here you […]
Gajjar-Mung Dal ka Subzi
- 06
- July
- 2010
Carrot-Siruparuppu Poriyal: Carrots and Lentils Stir-Fry. Carrot-Mung Dal Koora. I dunno why? Sometimes…copying Mommy’s style of cooking and recipes gives me immense pleasure. Hmmm, am I revisiting my childhood food?! Guess, food is just a metaphor here (of my good old days), after all I do miss it! I know its a very simple recipe […]
