Navarathana Kuruma:(Restaurant Style) Navarathana Korma. Restaurant Style Navrathan Korma. Ingredients: Green chili 1 mincedGinger Garlic paste 1 spoonOnion 1 large head gratedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonFood color optional(I didn’t use them)Garam masala powder 1/2 spoonAlmonds/Cashew nuts paste 1/4 cupGhee few spoonsCottage cheese/panir fried 1 cupCarrotsBeansCauliflowerPeasBell peppersTurnipsBeetsApplesPineappleMangoesCherryTomatoes Cashew nuts – friedRaisins – friedCilantro to […]
Chili Paneer / Paneer Manchurian
- 25
- May
- 2010
Ingredients 250 gms – paneer, cubed 1 pinch MSG 1 ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder 1-2 thick soy sauce 1-2 tsp corn flour 1/4 tsp garam masala oil for deep frying For Garnishing 1 tsp sesame oil 1 bell pepper, chopped 3-5 green chilies, chopped 10-15 garlic, finely chopped 1″ ginger, minced 4-7 […]
Jil Jil Jigarthanda – Madurai Special
- 19
- May
- 2010
Jigarthanda:(Regional Delicacy) Madurai Special Jigarthanda: Jigar – means Heart, Thanda – means cold. This regional special drink is considered soothing to heart. Many ingredients present in it are natural body coolants. In a tropical climate like India, it becomes as a perfect summer drink. And coming to the recipe, no body knows completely till today…as […]
Spring Dosa – Chinese Indian Fun Food:)
- 09
- May
- 2010
Chinese Spring Dosa: (Indo-Chinese Fusion Food) Probably you all know that there is a new trend (unique style) branching out in India, called Chinese Indian Food. Most of the dish prepared in Indian-Chinese Restaurants are so innovative, using only the basic sauces and stuff. Some top-class restaurants even go to this extend, to bring people […]
Madras Masala Paal – Spiced Milk
- 14
- April
- 2010
Saravana Bhavan Style Masala Paal: Towards Madras, many highway restaurants have this special beverage on their menu ‘Spiced Milk’. The milk is reduced into half of its original content by constant boiling over low heat. The addition of almond puree, piyal seeds, saffron and cardamom makes it highly flavorful. They smartly place their huge vessels […]
Hotel Style Sambar Vadai
- 24
- March
- 2010
Sambhar Vada:(Hotel Style) There were days, when I simply relied on hotel food. While studying, thats the best thing to do to myself…eat a decent breakfast and keep a big distance from hostel mess:) I am not the person who wants perfection in every bite…but during those hectic days, big breakfast was pretty mandatory. So, […]
Fish Manchurian – Just for a Change!
- 06
- March
- 2010
Fish Manchurian:(Indo-Chinese Style) I have experimented at various high end restaurants here. Well, I do like Italian and French food, but my restaurant experiences are not memorable enough (I am not complaining, its just my opinion). Oh yeah, the ambiance is pleasant and the food is just fine. But not so memorable enough! I don’t […]
Peshawari Naan – Nuts Stuffed Indian Flat Bread
- 06
- March
- 2010
Peshawar Naan:(Pakistan Style) Peshawar Nan. Lucknowi Naan. Naan Bread. Nuts-Saffron Naan Bread. Almon Naan. Pishtachios Naan. Another exciting restaurant delicacy, I am going to rave about is – Peshawar Naan. I have been practically missing Delhi and Hyderabad (the cities of Nawaabs) speciality food here:( The cuisine of nawaabs will be always elaborate, tantalizing and […]
Mushroom Manchurian – Vegetarian’s Heaven!!!
- 30
- January
- 2010
Mushroom Manchurian:(Restaurant Style) During rainy afternoons, day dreaming, is so inevitable. I prefer day dreaming, to be honest…it just smacks of sentimentality. Not that a trait, I inherited or anything. Just like to live in my own post-apocalyptic life style…hunting, fishing, foraging, building tools?… Hmmm, looking seriously to join the hunting troop at Oxford (only […]
Madras Vadagari – Delightful Dinner From The Past
- 15
- January
- 2010
Set Dosai and Vadakari:(Madras Style) Madras Set Dosai and Vadagari. Vada Curry. *Whoo Whhooo*, *Tastee* *Fulfilling* Do you love mess food? Do you love mess food, as much as I do? Well then this is the post for you, settle down and then prepare to get the batter ready, later!!!I love the old traditional meals, […]
