Mulai Payaru Poriyal – Going All Healthy:)
- 18
- May
- 2011
Sprouted Green Gram Stir-Fry: Other Names: Mung Beans Sprouts Stir-Fry. Mulai Payiru / Pachai Payiru Sundal. Ingredients: Green gram 1 cupGreen chilies 3 choppedGinger 1″ choppedOnion 1 large choppedTomato 1 small choppedSaltTurmeric 1 pinchMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonOlive oil few spoonsCilantro few to garnish. Method: Soak the lentils overnight in enough water. The […]
Vazhaikai-Karamani Kuzhambu – Country Style
- 15
- May
- 2011
Green Plantain n Kidney Beans Curry: Other Names: Raw green plantain and kidney beans in tamarind based curry. Aratikaya Pulusu. Vazhaikai-karamani puli kuzhambu. Ingredients: Green plantain 1 diced / slicedKidney Beans – Seeds 1 cup(soaked overnight)Pearl Onions chopped 1 cupGarlic 5-7 cloves – crushedTomato 1 small – choppedSaltTurmericChili powderJaggery/brown sugar 1 spoonCoconut milk 1 small […]
Mixed Veggie Tomato Soup – Hearty Concoction:)
- 12
- May
- 2011
Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Based Soup: Most of my posts of last year’s was all about ‘slow-cooking meals’ and ‘rich desserts’! I was cooking, cooking and cooking…all non-stop meals with extra care! What I liked about it…is yet another question! One fine day, I realized that I’ve been spending awful lot of time in cooking […]
Dhall Makhani – Mood For Cooking!
- 10
- May
- 2011
Dal Makhani: Once upon a time…when I was studying in New Delhi, they used to serve Dal Makhani in our hostel, quite often! Let me refresh your memory by saying ‘Makhani’ means buttery. Somehow, our cook completely misses the whole idea of adding it to the dish! He exactly knows how to ruin a particular […]
Karamani Sundal – Pre or Post Workout Snack!
- 21
- April
- 2011
Black Eye Beans Sundal: I have been up to all healthy ways for whatever reason that I needed. Most of the days, people stay active and choose only healthy food from Monday through Friday, as soon as they see the calender hit Friday…many want to break the rules for some take-away meals! Other than that, […]
Garbanzos Curried Rice: Ingredients: (Serves Four) Rice 1 cupBrown Garbanzos /Kala Chana / Kondaikadalai 1 cupGreen chilies 2 sliced Garlic 4 clovesOnions 1-2 slicedCumin seeds 1-2 spoonCinnamon 1 stickCloves 3-5SaltChili powder 1/2 spoon (optional)Garam masala powder 1 pinchOil few spoons. Method: Soak the garbanzos ahead, overnight should be good. Pressure cook briefly…done but not tender. […]
Chinna Brown Mookadalai-Mullangi Masala Kuzhambu: Other Names: Mookadalai Kuzhambu. Garbanzos Curry. Kadala Curry. Chana Masala – South Indian Style. Ingredients: Brown,small Garbanzos/ Kala Chana / Mookadalai 1 cupRed radish sliced 1 cupOnion 1 large gratedGinger-garlic paste 1-2 spoonsTomatoes 2 crushedTamarind paste 1/2 spoonCinnamon 1 stickCloves 3SaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCoconut wet-ground 1 cupOil few […]
Brinjal-Val Beans Kuzhambu Other Names:Eggplants-Val Beans in Tamarind Based Curry. Vengaya Pulusu. Kathirikai-Mochai Payaru Puli Kuzhambu. Ingredients: Brinjal/Eggplants 4-6 slicedVal Beans – Seeds 1 cup(soaked overnight)Pearl Onions chopped 1 cupGarlic 5-7 cloves – crushedTomato 1 small – choppedSaltTurmericChili powderJaggery/brown sugar 1 spoonSesame oil 1 table spoonThalippu vadagamMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonFenugreek seeds 1 […]
Kollu Dosai / Horse Gram n Brown Rice Dosa
- 01
- March
- 2011
Kollu Dosai: Kollu Adai. Horse Gram Dosa. Uluva Dosa. Ingredients: Brown rice 2 cupsHorse gram 1 cupFenugreek seeds 1 spoonSaltBaking soda 1 pinchOil few spoons. Method: Soak the horse gram, fenugreek seeds and brown rice overnight. Wet-grind the same, add salt, soda and few spoons of oil. Allow this to ferment on its own. Then, […]
Also Known As: Brown Mookadalai Sundal, Spicy Garbanzos Snack. Mookadalai Masala Sundal. Kondaikadalai Sundal. Ingredients: Brown/black Garbanzos – 1 cup Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Green chilies 6 chopped Ginger 2″ chopped Coconut chopped 1/2 cup Curry leaves few Cilantro leaves few Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Peppercorns 4-6 Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Mustard […]
