Pongal:(Dry Version) On the other day, I was just goofing around, totally jobless(Yes, you guessed it right)…but was not in the mood for cooking! Somehow, forced myself to create an edible meal…threw few things together, and guess what? The lazy version or adult version whatever you can call it…but the Dry Pongal (which eventually turned […]
Paneer Pepper Masala
- 03
- July
- 2010
Paneer in Pepper Masala: Ingredients: Paneer/ cottage cheese 100grams – cubedOnion 1 gratedGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonTomatoes 2 crushedCashew nuts powder 2 spoonsPepper powder 1-2 spoonsSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonCoriander powder 1/2 spoonCurry leaves to garnishOil few spoons. Method: Heat oil in a pan, add ginger-garlic paste and onion. Fry real good. Followed by…add tomatoes […]
Baby Bok Choy Korma
- 01
- July
- 2010
Bok Choy Korma: I noticed a significant difference in my attitude, ever since I started hunting for greens and vegetables. As I told you all before’ I live in deep south, with no Indian stores around!!! And the local farmer’s market’s collection is devastatingly poor…so, I ended up managing with basic vegetables and meat! Anyhow…once […]
Shrimps And Veggies Chow Mein:(Chinese Style) Ingredients: Spaghetti – a bunch Carrot Beans Cabbage Bell peppers/Capsicum Eggs 2 – scrambled Shrimps with shells 1 cup Sesame oil Chinese 5 spice powder Red chili flakes Ginger 1″ grated Garlic 2 minced Thick soy sauce Chili sauce Garlic-sesame soy sauce Honey 1/2 spoon Green onions to garnish. […]
Malai Mattar Masala: Malai Mattar Curry. Paalaadai-Pachai Pattani Masala. Ingredients: Green peas / fresh or frozen 1 cupOnion 1 large gratedGreen chili just 1 mincedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonTomato 1 large SaltDash of coriander powderDash of cumin seeds powderDash of garam masala powderPinch of dry methi leavesMilk 2-4 cups / Fresh Cream as per tasteOil / […]
Bhagara Khana / Ghi Pulav
- 28
- June
- 2010
Nei Pulav: Bahara Khana, Baghara Khana.Pulavu Saadham. Ghee Pilaf. Indian Spicy Pilaf. Pyaaz ki Pilaf. Onion Pilaf. Onion Pulav. Ingredients: Basmati rice 1 cupGhee 4 teaspoonsBay leaf 1Cinnamon 1 stickGreen chilies 2/ jalapenos 1Ginger-garlic paste about 1 teaspoonOnion 1 large slicedMint leaves 10Cilantro leaves fewTomato 1 small slicedSalt to taste. Method: In a wide vessel, […]
Green Onions Sambhar – Jiffy Cooking
- 26
- June
- 2010
Spring Onions Sambhar: Ingredients: Green onion 1 large bunchThuvar Dal 1 cup Onion 1 largeTomato 1 largeSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonSambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoonsTamarind paste 1 spoonGhee or oil few spoonsCilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewGhee/ Oil few spoons. Method: In […]
Kothamalli Thokku:(Tamizhar Style) Cilanthro Pickle. Coriander Pickle. Malli Thokku. Dhaniya Patta – Achaar. Kothamir Pachadi. Kothamalli Oorughai. Kothamir Achar. Ingredients: Fresh Coriander bunch (roots removed, washed and chopped along with strong stems)- 250 grams Thick Tamarind paste 1 teaspoon Sea Salt/Rock Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoons Chili powder 1 spoon To be Dry Roasted and […]
Chicken Chalna: Parotta Side Dish – Chalna. Tamil Nadu Style Mutton Salna. Meat Salna, Mutton Ki Salan – Madhraasi Style. Kozhi Thanni Kuzhambu. Chicken Thanni Kuzhambu Vegetarian’s Choice: Soya Chunks Stew Tamil Nadu Style parotta Exciting Variation for Non-Veg Lovers Mutton Chalna Ingredients: Chicken thighs with bones and skin (100 grams, and definitely not more […]
Methi Kofta Curry – Unbelievably Yum:)
- 23
- June
- 2010
Methi Kofta Curry: Vendhaya Keerai Kofta Curry. Menthilu Kofta Curry. Fenugreek Greens Kofta Curry. Ingredients: For Methi Kofta: Greens 1 cupOnion finely choppedBoiled n mashed potato 1/2 cupGreen chili 1 mincedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonGaram masala powder 1/4 spoonSaltCilantroOil for frying. For Gravy: Onion 1 large gratedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonTomato 2 pureedSaltTurmeric powderChili powder 1 spoonPaprika […]
