Quintessential Thayir Saadham – Comfort Meal
- 08
- September
- 2008
Ingredients: Raw rice 1 cup Milk 4-6 cups Yogurts 1 small cup Salt Green chilies 4 finely chopped Curry leaves few Ginger 2″ finely chopped Chana dal 1 fistful Urad dal 1 fistful Cashew nuts few Peppercorns 1-2 spoons Cumin 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/2 spoon Coriander leaves few chopped to garnish Sesame oil few spoons. […]
Naatu kozhi Biriyani / Country Chicken Biriyani
- 10
- August
- 2008
Country Chicken Biriyani:(Chettinad Style)These days Biriyani has become ‘Kudisai Thozhil’ in Tamil Nadu. Anyone who has a ‘Deksha’…..can start up a business. Biriyani eating population also has significantly raised. It was not the same scenario few years ago…..we used to wait for that authentic Biriyani(Ramzaan / Bakrid). Sometimes….during family get-to gathers and Birthday’s Pappa used […]
Thayir Saadham : Don’t panic by looking at the name…..its just curd rice! As a kid I used to wonder…when my Pappa says ‘Bahala Bath’ in the restaurant! Of course though its common food/comfort food…..its different when we toss these fruits in it. I am not big fan of Dahi Chawal tho’….but I like this […]
Country Chicken – Cleaning & Marination
- 08
- July
- 2008
Country Chicken: This post is dedicated to my blogo friend Selvi. Dear Selvi, hope this post really helps you honey! Country chicken is totally different from broiler chicken. One should not confuse with herb fed or corn fed chicken with country chicken again. Desi ka Murg/ Naattu Kozhi/ Country Chicken weighs about 3/4 kilo on […]
Mutton Biriyani – Vellore Style
- 27
- April
- 2008
Vellore Mutton Biriyani: Vellore Jodhi Hotel Style Biriyani. As I told you earlier….tho’ the regional speciality Biriyani is booming these days. Few are never forgotten for their taste and uniqueness. Sure there are many places which follow the same thumb rule for years(for centuries actually). Like the one Vellore Jodhi…which is in swing for more […]
Vegaya Pachadi / Biriyani Thayir Pachadi
- 09
- April
- 2008
Purple Onion-Mint Raita: Spanish Onion Pachadi. I am really crazy about ‘purple onions’ coz I miss those here. I could rarely spot that in Wall mart or Farmer’s market. So when I visited my place…I made this raita for myself. Though it makes us to cry there si lot of goodness in it. ‘Annilase’ enzyme…that […]
Neer Mor / Majjiga / Spiced Butter Milk
- 31
- March
- 2008
Neer Mor:(Country Style) version 2 Butter Milk. Majjiga. Beat up the heat! Taste it Thunder……’Neer Mor’! I know I did post already a cold Butter milk recipe, well…this is my Dad’s version here! Here didn’t not fried his seasonning in oil. He kept it simple and cool! I thought its wise thing to do. Seasonning […]
Raagi Koozh / Kezhvaragu Koozh
- 31
- March
- 2008
Other Names: Koozh. Kezhvaragu Koozh. Raagi Koozh. Fermented Finger Millet Drink. This is a typical country recipe, prepared during hot summer in my mother land! I believe Tamil Nadu is the hottest place, well round the year! And, this drink is perfect for our weather conditions, back home. People who work under hot sun for long […]
Makkan Peda – Arcot Special
- 19
- March
- 2008
Makkan Peda: Arcot Makkan Peda. Makkan Peda is quite famous sweet around North Arcot Districts. After a nice Arcot Biriyani….treating with Makkan peda is kind of special! My lecturer cum friend Punitha mam(she is from Melvishaaram!) she used to bring home made ‘makkan peda’ & ‘Mutton Kheema Balls’ for me! She is not only a […]
Mixed Vegetables Korma
- 14
- March
- 2008
Vegetarians — tok! tok! you there! Just go nuts…full Protein, finally! I like this recipe when mommy makes it, she is really good at it! Well…I atleast tried, thats all I could say. When she prepares it, it comes out in real beet-rooty color! Maybe veggie pick is also matter here! Well…anyway, worth trying, right! […]
