Vegetarian’s Fish Curry – Arusuvai Arasu’s Recipe
- 15
- November
- 2009
Saiva Meen Kuzhambu:(Chettinad Style) Vegetarian’s Fish. Vegetarian’s Fish Gravy. Saiva Meen Kuzhambu. Dhall-Machchili ka Saalan. Pappu-Chappalu Pulusu. Auntie told that she learnt this recipe from The Famous Chef ‘Arusuvai Arasu’. When the crew cooked for the family function. And its a big hit.:) This curry was too good and the sentiment was shared by all […]
Senaikizhangu Masiyal / Yam Lentils Curry
- 22
- April
- 2009
Senai-Kizhangu Masiyal: Yam-Lentils Curry. Senai Kizhangu Kadaisal/Kadaiyal. I heard about this dish thro’ my maid. She is a great cook. I wanted to keep its authenticity, so used kal-chatti / mann chatti for blending. This gives very earthlty flavour! This goes to Shama’s Village Special Event (Grammathu Kaimanam) Ingredients: Yam 1/4 kilo Thoor Dal 1 […]
Lentil’s Rice
- 28
- February
- 2009
Paruppu Saadham: Pappu Annam, Paruppu Saadham. Rice Kitchedi. Arisiyum Paruppum Saadham??? Yes…much similar to ‘Masala Pongal’ dish with slight variation! Its a comfort food, well balanced, nutritional and easy to fix recipe! As we say it as ‘Paruppu Saadham’(at Chennai)…people from South(Coimbatore belt)call this as ‘Arisiyum Paruppum Saadham’!! Hmmmm pretty weird??? I tease them a […]
Green Gram Fritters
- 15
- February
- 2009
Green Gram Vada: Green Gram Vadai. Whole Mung dal vadai. Whole Moong dal vadai. Pachai payiru vadai. Pasi paruppu vadai. Another exciting recipe from Andhra home! Telugu people always inspired me in cooking, language and culture! I learned a lot from them! When I was in Hyderabad…my house owner Auntie used to share with me, […]
Green Gram Sundal
- 01
- December
- 2008
Pachai Payaru Sundal: Pesarupappu Sundal. Muzhu Paasiparuppu Sundal, Lentils are rich in protein, it could be a very filling meal for dieters. When we are on diet, we really watch what we eat. The bad time to snack upon anything is late afternoon & at evenings. So before we grab hot puffs or deep fried […]
Kaima Kanjji
- 06
- October
- 2008
Kaima Spicy Kanji:(Version 2) Ramadhaan Soup. Meat-Basmati Soup recipe. Kaima/Kyma/Keema Kanji. Kaima/Kyma/Keema Soup. When it comes to Solo Cooking! I am King(okay queen)! I don’t know I like the fact of solo cooking…unlike my friends! I could toss anything in minutes. I also do some elaborte cooking during weakends! But sometimes…..if I am bored to […]
Vazhai Thandu kootu / Plantain Stem Kootu
- 09
- September
- 2008
Vazhai-Thandu Kootu Banana Stem Kootu. Vazhathandu Kootu. Ingredients: Plantain Stem 1 medium size(slender one)Thoor dal 1/4 cupGreen chilies 3 finely choppedOnion 1 finely choppedGinger-Garlic paste 1 spoonTomatoes 1-2 finely choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoonsCilantro leaves few to garnish. Method: Finely chop the plantain stem. […]
Ramzaan Nombu Kanji
- 09
- September
- 2008
Ramzaan Kanji: Ramadhaan Soup. Meat-Basmati Soup recipe. Kaima/Kyma/Keema Kanji. Kaima/Kyma/Keema Soup. Ingredients: Basmati rice 200 gmsSplit green gram 200 gms (moong dal without skin/pasi paruppu in Tamil/Split lentils)Fenugreek seeds 3 spoonsMinced meat/Mutton keema 200 gms(its good to use goat’s minced meat here or lamb if you dont find it)Mint 3 twigsCoriander leaves 1 handfulOnion 1 […]
Vendhaya Keerai Kothu Paruppu
- 09
- September
- 2008
Methi Dhall: These greens are known as Methika in Sanskrit. Menthilu in Telugu, Methi in Hindi, Vendhaya Keerai in Tamil. Its Botanical name is Trigonella foenum and English name is Fenugreek leaves. Fenugreek leaves are body Coolant. It has laxative and diuretic properties. It is said to tone the tissues. Astringent – causes contraction. Relieves […]
Siru Keerai Adai
- 25
- August
- 2008
Siru Keerai Adai: Greens Adai. Greens Pancake. I happen to read this recipe in a local Tamil Magazine….while waiting in Bank(back home). The recipe sounded so nice. I felt like trying it immediately. Ingredients: Batter:Chana dal 1 fistfulUrad dal 4 spoonsThoor dal 1 fistfulRaw Rice 1 fistfulGarlic 4 beads crushed with skinGinger 2″ gratedCoconut 4-6 […]
