Chili Pepper Heat Ratings
- 30
- April
- 2013
Chili peppers have been part of the human diet in the Americas since, 7500 B.C. The archaeological findings states that it was domesticated at least 6000 years ago. Christopher Columbus was one of the first Europeans to encounter it and called them ‘peppers’, because…he was pre disposed to this pungent flavor, through black peppers. In […]
Home Made Chili Sauce – More than a Condiment
- 05
- April
- 2013
Also Known As: Home Made Hot Sauce. Home Made Sriracha Sauce. Hot Chili Sauce. Milagai Thokku. Milagai Saandhu. Hot sauce is one of the most favored condiment topped on fries, snacks, rice and what not! It adds that extra zest of culinary heat to the otherwise, basic appetizers and meat products. There are so many […]
Mirch Ki Dal / Green Chilies Lentils Stew
- 19
- July
- 2011
Pachi Mirapakaya Pappu: I was sleeping like a mad dog’ for several days and nights…without moving a finger! Haunted by ghosts of past life and chased by weird animals all through the time!! I finally woke up from my terrible nightmare’ and told myself…its not end of the world! Well, I gathered myself to fix […]
Poblano Peppers Curry – Touch Of Spices
- 05
- May
- 2011
Mirchi Ki Salan:(Broiled, not Fried) Other Names: Pablano Peppers Curry. Mirchi Salan. Milagai Kuzhambu. Ingredients: Poblano peppers 4-6Turmeric 1/4tspoonCoriander seeds powder1/2 tspoonChili powderSalt to tasteAsafoetidaMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCurry leaves few Roast Each Separately and Powder Them Together: PeanutsSesame seedsCumin seeds Fry These in Oil and Wet Grind To Thick Paste: OnionTomatoGarlic gratedGinger gratedTamarind pulp 1 […]
Cheese Filled Jalapenos: To me, feminine ‘Me-Time’ is must. Sometimes (most of the time) I wanna be left alone, bit heart broken in my pajamas…eating left over rice with sauces and care-less for my bad hair day. Girls are very rarely accustomed with steaming hot comfort food ready for them. So, craving for it back […]
Stuffed Bajji Milagai: Ingredients: Banana Peppers 4 Olive oil to spray Filling Potato 2-3 Salt Cumin seeds 2 spoons Garam masala powder 1/4 spoon Cumin powder 1 spoon Chili powder 1/2 spoon Coriander powder 1 spoon Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Green chili 2-3 finely chopped Onions finely chopped 1 cup Ginger-garlic paste 1 spoon Tomato […]
Mirchi Ki Salan
- 06
- February
- 2010
Mirchi Ki Salan: Reposting (Hyderabadi Dish) Ingredients: Green chilies, as much as you wantTurmeric 1/4tspoonCoriander seeds powder1/2 tspoonCumin seedsSalt to tasteTamarind pasteCoconut grated 2 spoonsAsafoetida Roast each separately and powder them together: PeanutsSesame seedsCumin seeds Fry in little oil and wet grind these to paste: OnionTomatoGarlic gratedGinger grated Method: Heat oil in a large frying […]
Kuzhambu Milagai Thool – Mommy’s Touch
- 27
- October
- 2009
Kuzhambu Milagai Podi: Mommy’s Kuzhambu Milagai Thool. Multi Purpose Milagai Thool. Kalandha Molaga Podi. Kuzhambu Podi. Home Made Milaga Podi. Molaga Thool. Molaga Podi. Home Made Chili Powder. Mirchi Powder. Kaara Podi. Mommy makes this ‘Kalandha Milagai Podi’ and uses it invariably to all her preparations. This is kind of multi purpose podi…added to any […]
Red Chili Chutney
- 07
- October
- 2009
Milagai Saandhu: Sigappu Milaga Chutney. Milaga Chutney / Thokku. Can you believe it, red chilies have more Vitamin-A than an orange. So, load up red chilies next time when you shop. At the same time, I need to alert you…too much of spicy food will lead to gastric-ulcer, watch out. Seriously, I can’t bear the […]
Mor Milagai / Sun Dried Chilies
- 01
- December
- 2008
Mor Milagai Vatral: Mor Milagai Vathal. Mor Milagai. Dahi ki Mirchi. Pacha Meerpukkai Vadiyalu. Buttermilk Chilies. Sun Dried Chilies. When I was a little kid…Mommy used to make batches and batches of Vadaams, Vatral and Appalams…stuff like that during summer vacation! I used to assist her and admire her greatly. It really used to be […]
