Somas: (Andhra Special) Khujhiyas. Ghugras. Somas. Kajjikayalu. Karanji. Somasi. Sweet Samosa Ingredients: Oil for deep frying. For The Dough: All Purpose flour 1 cupSemolina 1/4 cupSalt 1 pinchBaking soda 1 pinchGhee few spoons For The Filling: Poppy seeds 1/4 cupGrated dry coconut 1/4 cupPowdered sugar 1/4 cupCardamom 6 crushed. Method: Knead a smooth dough using […]
Carrot-Beans-Cabbage Poriyal: Though I never liked any of the hostel’s mess food,(I lived in)…but somehow, I unconditionally fix some of their recipes I managed upon. This aint a fancy menu, kind of fix recipe while cleaning the pantry. Here is a recipe for your leftover stuff: Just toss some of your favorite vegetables, temper them […]
Shrimps in Spicy Curry – Simply Irresistable
- 03
- May
- 2010
Prawn Pepper Curry:(Typically Southern Style) Iral Milagu Kuzhambu. Shrimps Pepper Curry. Ingredients: Shrimps 1/2 kiloSaltTurmericChili powderCurry leavesCilantroOil Wet Grind These: Ginger 1″Garlic 2 clovesOnion 1 large Tomatoes 2 Toast and Powder These: Fennel seedsCoriander seedsPeppercornsCumin seedsPoppy seedsDry coconut Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the wet-ground paste and fry real good, until oil […]
Layered Vada Korma – Kovai Special
- 25
- April
- 2010
Stuffed Vada Curry:(Coimbatore Special) Layered Vadai Kuzhambu. Stuffed Vada Kurma. Ingredients: For Vadai: Thoor dal 1/2 cupChana dal 1/2 cupSaltFennel seeds 1 spoonGinger 1″Garlic 1 cloveDry red chilies 5 No Oil – I steamed them, if you prefer frying…I have no objection:) For Stuffing: Finely chopped onionsCilantro leaves choppedGrated fresh coconut For Curry: Cloves 3Cinnamon […]
Korma + Dhall = Kadappa:(Tamil Nadu Style) Moong Dal Korma. Mung Dal Kurma. Kadappa Chutney Kadapa/Cadappa Kuruma Kuzhambu. Kadappa Kuzhambu. Kadappa Curry. Tanjore Kadappa. Mayavaram Kadappa. Dedicating this recipe to my Late. AuntieThis is one of the long lost recipe in my family. My Dad used to rave about his childhood food ‘Urulai Kizhangu Kuruma […]
Nilgiri Egg Korma – Eggs in Herbs based Curry
- 08
- April
- 2010
Eggs in Mint based Curry: Nilgiri Eggs. Eggs Neelgiri. Mutta Pudhina Curry. Nilgiri Egg Korma Ingredients: Hard boiled eggs 4Curry leaves 2 twigsCloves 5Cinnamon sticks 2Green cardamom 6-7 pods crushedBay leaves fresh 2-3 leavesStar anise 1 Fennel seeds 2 spoonsGreen chilies 6-8 gratedOnion 1 large gratedGinger 2″ minced/pasteGarlic 4-6 cloves minced/pasteTomato 1 large chopped/pureeSaltTurmeric 1/4 […]
Rich & Creamy Potato-Garbanzos-Spinach Curry
- 06
- April
- 2010
Potato-Garbanzos-Spinach Curry: Alu-Chana-Palak Ka Curry. Alu-Palak Malai Curry. Going on Veg Fast Nothing much to rant today…another healthy saathvic food. Am on veg-fast for the past couple of months. Trust me, many of my friends are happy to eat herbs and greens these days. Some of my classes are exclusively based on lentils and concoctions. […]
Yennai Kathirikai – The Unconventional Way
- 22
- March
- 2010
Yennai Kathirikai Masala: Ennai Kathirikkai Masala. Brinjal Masala. My whole blog’s only goal is to achieve the authentic preparation of my regional recipes. And the word authentic’ makes no sense sometimes…as most of the spices(integral part of Indian cuisine)are brought to India through early rulers and travelers. Imagine the food without chili powder! It must […]
Pudhina Chutney – Mint Chutney
- 21
- March
- 2010
Also known as: Pudhina Chutney, Podhina chutney, Pudina chutney. Ingredients Coconut grated 1/4 cup Mint leaves alone 1-2 cups Cilantro 1/2 bunch Curry leaves few Salt Tamarind 1/4 spoon Ginger 1″ grated Garlic 2 cloves minced Urad dal 2 spoons Green chilies 3 Sesame oil few spoons. For Tempering: Sesame oil Mustard seeds Cumin seeds […]
Mutton Chaalna – Street Food
- 10
- March
- 2010
Also Known As: Mutton Salna. Parotta Side Dish – Chalna. Tamil Nadu Style Mutton Salna. Meat Salna, Mutton Ki Salan – Madhraasi Style. Mutton Thanni Kuzhambu. Vegetarian’s Choice: Soya Chunks Stew The interesting part about road side’ dish is, its aroma in the air. Well, there would be also some sick kerosene smell from the […]
