Karandi Omlate / Old Fashioned Omlette
- 11
- December
- 2008
Old Fashioned Omlette:(Country Style) Mommy has a long spoon/mini pan…..with a long handle (see picture) an iron pan! We call that ‘Thalippu Karandi’ in Tamil. Used to temper spices separately and top it above the curry/dish made. So the spices will be hot and sizzling, makes a wonderful feast, all aromatic and inviting. Since they […]
Soraikkai Thoku – Country Style
- 07
- December
- 2008
Soraikkai Thokku:(Country Style)Bottle Gourd-Peanuts Stir Fry. Lauki Subzi. Soraikkai Kootu. My back home cook, Usha is kind of expert in making country style recipes. I cooked this under her guidance….all her recipes calls for peanuts, coconuts and back yard grown greens. When she first mentioned to add more garlic to this, I was kind of […]
Mutton Milagu Kuzhambu
- 05
- November
- 2008
One afternoon…typically after a hectic day, I made this curry in minutes…didn’t use any strong spices, kept is simple! And, yes…pepper. Hmmm, the magic pepper. Oh yeah…sometimes simple is the best. Or maybe…a preoccupied mind doesn’t care for a fancy works or something! I don’t know…but, however, I can vouch on this dish…its heaven. Pure […]
Nethili Karuvadu Mochai Kuzhambu
- 06
- October
- 2008
Nethili Mochai Kuzhambu:(Country Style) Nethili Karuvadu Kuzhambu. Karuvattu Kuzhambu. Dry Fish Curry totally Country Style. Sukka Machili Curry. Dry Anchovies in Tamarind Curry. There are several varieties of dry fish! I know just few of them Valai, Vanjiram and Nethili. You could use any dry fish for this curry. Ingredients: Dry Fish(Anchovies)1 cup Dry Snow […]
Thala Kari Perattal – Chettinad Style
- 09
- September
- 2008
Thala Kari Perattaal: Goat’s Head Masala. Crown Curry. This is again Ponnusamy Chettinad Restaurant’s special dish. One of the country style recipe. Ingredients: Goat’s head 1 Ginger 2″ gratedGarlic 6 beads mincedSaltTurmeric pwoder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonPepper powder 2-4 spoonsCurry leaves Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonOil few spoons. Method: Ask you butcher […]
Kozhuppu Kuzhambu
- 09
- September
- 2008
Kadalai Paruppu – Kozhuppu Kuzhambu: Cholsterol Kuzhambu!!! No kidding………..It is Cholesterol Gravy!!! Ask your butcher to trim the goat’s cholesterol for you. Use very little….or it could upset your tummy. This is definetely not a healthy dish. Just for a change….fix this country style kuzhambu!!! Never get addicted……yeah it would be tempting. As we do […]
Aatu Kaal Soup
- 09
- September
- 2008
Aatu Kaal Soup:(Country Style) Goat’s Leg Soup. Aatukaal Soup. Aattukaal Soup. Ingredients: To be Toasted Each Seperately and Powdered Together: Coriander seeds 1 fistful Whole peppercorns 2 spoons Cumin seeds 2 spoons Coarsely Wet-Grind These: Chilies 1-2 Onion 1 small bulb Ginger 1-2″ piece Garlic 2-3 beads Tomato 1 Curry leaves few Coriander leaves few […]
Mor Koozh / Ragi Porridge
- 09
- September
- 2008
Mor Koozh: Raagi-Buttermilk Soup. Kezhvaragu Koozh. Finger-Millet Cold Soup. I just don’t know….how to explain this recipe. See…you could consider this as ‘Cold Soup’….If you want! This is simple man’s food, back there. I don’t thing….its till in practice tho’. Maybe in some parts! Yeah…..this soup/kanji is prepared a day early in the evening. It […]
Ragi Inippu Adai
- 25
- August
- 2008
Raagi Inippu Adai:(Country Style) Kezhvaragu Inippu Adai . Finger Millet Pancakes. Ingredients: Raagi flour 1 cup(finger millet/kezhvaragu)Ripe Bananas 2 largeJaggery grated 1 cupCoconut grated 4-6 spoonsCardamon powder 1/4 spoonGinger powder 1/4 spoonEgg whites 1-2Ghee for toasting. Method: Mix all the above said ingredients except ghee. Add limited water….bring this to dough. Make equal parts out […]
Drumstick Stem Rasam
- 25
- August
- 2008
Murungai Eerkku Rasam:(Country Style) Leg pain, Joints ache…..simple home-remedy could be this rasam! Ingredients: Moringha stems 4-6 thin/thick ones gently tappedDry red chilies 5Garlic 1 whole head with skin crushedTamarind water 1 cupTomatoes 1(optional)SaltTurmric powder 1/4 spoonRasam powder 1 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonPeppercorns 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: […]
