Manathakali Vathal Preparation
- 17
- October
- 2006
Also known as: The Botanical name of this berry is ‘Solanum nigrum. Manathakkali is called ‘Black NightShade’ in English. In Hindi its called ‘Makoy’ or ‘Manathakkali’. In Telugu its called ‘Kamanchi Chettu Ingredients: Manathakkali seeds/berries – 200 grams Sour Yogurd 2 cups/Sour Butter milk 4 cups Sea Salt/Rock salt 1 cup Oil for frying. Method: […]
Sundaikai Vathal Preparation
- 17
- October
- 2006
Sundai kai Vathal:(Tamizhar Style)Sundakkai is called ‘Turkey Berry’ in English and its Botanical Name is ‘Solanum torvam’. It grows in bunches in a small shurb like tree. These are small green colored berries. They are actually bitter in taste. It tastes good….when cooked. Here, I am giving a sun-dried form. Which can be fried and […]
Pudhina Thokku / Mint Pickle – Grandma’s Speciality
- 17
- October
- 2006
Also known as: Mint Pickle. Pudina Ki Achaar. Pudhina Pachadi. Pudhina Oorughai. Ingredients: Mint – discard roots and retain only fine stems.(select slender stemmed mint bunch) chop down 1″ size-250 grams Thick Tamarind paste/milk freshly 1 bowl full Sea Salt/Rock Salt Turmeric powder 2 spoons Chili powder 2-3 spoons To be Dry Roasted and Powdered: […]
Vapampoo Kara Kuzhambu / Vepampoo Puli Kuzhambu
- 13
- October
- 2006
Vepampoo Kara-Kuzhambu:(Tamizhar Style)Veppampoo Kara Kuzhambu/ Neem Flower Gravy/ Spicy Aromatic Neem Flower Gravy. As I mentioned earlier. Neem flower is known for its medicinal value. Its good to use them in food atleast once a weak. Though most of them think its bitter in taste! I want you to change your mind and try this! […]
Vepampoo Podi Saadham – Medicinal Food
- 13
- October
- 2006
Vepampoo Podi Saadham:(Tamizhar Style)Neem Flower Powder, this can be taken along with steam cooked rice. The Botanical name of this tree is ‘Azadiratcha indica’ A native tree of India. When Myself and my Dad went treakking to TOp slip and other western ghats mountain range…Some Bee collector in Top Slip told me that honey collected […]
Seem Paal/ Kadambu Paal / Junnu
- 12
- October
- 2006
Seem Paal:(Tamizhar Style)Seem Paal/Kadambu Paal in Tamil/Junnu in Telugu. Cow’s lactating milk Recipe. Its again a kind of ‘Consolidated Milk Recipe. or Milk Kova/Paal Kova. Its prepared with Cow’s first milk.(The milk produced after a calf is born….for first 5-10 days) Its a extra heavy milk rich in vitamins and protein. You may wonder whats […]
Ellu Chutney / Ellu Chamandhi
- 04
- October
- 2006
Ellu Chutney:(Tamizhar Style)Sesame Chutney/Til Chutney. Ingredients:Black Sesame seeds 1 cupWhole Coconut 1 small-gratedDry red chilies 6-8Garlic cloves 4-6 choppedSaltTamarind paste 1 spoonSesame oil 2 spoons For Sesonning: Sesame oil 1/2 cupMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/2 spoonChana dal 1 spoonUrad dal 1 spoonCurry leaves 3-4 twigs. Method: Dry roast/toast the sesame seeds and […]
Dry Fruits and Nuts Halwa
- 04
- October
- 2006
Dry Fruits and Nuts Halwa Ingredients:Good quality whole wheat 1 kiloClean extra white Sugar 2 kiloGood quality Ghee 2 kiloCardamon seeds powder 2-4 spoonsCrystal Clear Water 3-4 litresGhee fried splitted cashew nutsRed/ any dark food color 1/4 spoon(optional)Powdered saago 1-2 spoons(optional) Nut of my Choice: Cashew nuts halved 10-15Almonds whole 10-15Saarai Paruppu(not sure what thy […]
Arachi Vitta Rasam
- 04
- October
- 2006
Ingredients: For Seasoning: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoon Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Asafoetida 1/2 spoon Dry red chilies 3-6 Curry leaves 3-5 twigs Sesame oil few spoons To Be Roasted Each Separately and Powdered Together:(rasam powder) Thovar dal(thuvaram paruppu) 1 fistful Coriander seeds 5-6 spoons Dry red chilies 6-110 Asafoetida 1 spoon Fenugreek seeds 2 […]
Nannaari Serbeth – Summer Drink
- 03
- October
- 2006
Nannari Sorbet:(Tamizhar Style)Nannari Sarbath/Sarbeth. Nannari-botanical name(Hemidesmus indicus)or Indian Sarsaparilla. Its an endemic species of India. Its an natural coolant. Widely used in Tamil Nadu and Kerela as a summer drink. In a tropical climate like India, its a boon to enjoy these delicacies. One of the aromatic refreshment I ever had Ingredients: (version 1)Nannari Seeds […]
