Chutneys – Great Dips and Spreads
- 27
- November
- 2013
Nothing says, “this tiffin rocks”, unless until…you spread those great dips around. People are generally thrilled to see more side dishes for their basic carbohydrate diet. Thus, these (otherwise bland) idlies and dosas get an instant enrichment. If you still don’t agree with me, try this test yourself! Do not take pain to make any […]
Cilantro Dosa – Served Simple
- 08
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Kothamalli Dosai. Kothamir Dosa. Coriander Dosa, Malli Dosa. Malli Thazhai Dosai. Malli ilai Dosa. Cilantro Dosa. Cilantro Crepes. For today’s entry…easy recipe it is. Basic dosa with a dash of cilantro, served simple! Most people are busy, between family, career and the endless demands of the day to day chores. Sometimes, a […]
Cilantro and Pistachios Pesto – Boredom Breaker!
- 23
- April
- 2011
Home-Made Pesto Sauce: Eating a block of cheese right away from the fridge used to be a bliss of spinster-hood (Am not under any surveillance, duh) !! Not being obligated to feed anyone but myself made it a very easy choice to settle down with whatever lies in the pantry or have it delivered! When […]
Cilantro Chutney / Coriander Leaves Chutney / Kothamalli Chutney
- 11
- December
- 2010
Malli Chutney: Ingredients: Coconut 1/2 shell Cilantro leaves 1 bunch Green chilies 1-3 Salt Ginger 1″ Oil for tempering Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Urad dal 1 spoon Curry leaves few. Method: Heat oil in a pan, toast the chilies, ginger, coconut and cilantro leaves briefly. And wet-grind the […]
Kothamalli Thokku:(Tamizhar Style) Cilanthro Pickle. Coriander Pickle. Malli Thokku. Dhaniya Patta – Achaar. Kothamir Pachadi. Kothamalli Oorughai. Kothamir Achar. Ingredients: Fresh Coriander bunch (roots removed, washed and chopped along with strong stems)- 250 grams Thick Tamarind paste 1 teaspoon Sea Salt/Rock Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoons Chili powder 1 spoon To be Dry Roasted and […]
Jal Jeera Paani – Refreshing Summer Drink
- 24
- May
- 2010
Why I like this Jaljira Paani? It has no heart breaking’ calories from Sugar, yes… its salted.:) Already many are aware of health benefits of Mint, Cilantro and Ginger, so why to lecture again…let me simply conclude like this, its very refreshing for this humid-sunny weather. Ingredients: Mint 1 fistfulCilantro leaves 1 fistfulGinger 1″ gratedLemon […]
Sesame & Cilantro Fritters
- 15
- February
- 2010
Til aur Kothamir Vadi:(Maharastrian Style) Ellu-Kothamalli Vadai. Til ka Vade. Corinader leaves Vada. Ingredients: Oil for deep fryingChana dal/chick peas 1 cupBlack sesame seeds 1 fistfulPeanuts/cashew nuts 1 fistfulCilantro 1 bunch choppedJaggery 1 spoonTamarind pulp 1-2 spoonsOnions finely choppedGreen chilies finely choppedSaltCurry leavesGinger 2″ gratedGarlic paste 1/2 spoonDry red chili flakesFennel seeds – powdered 1 […]
Kothamalli Meen Kuzhambu
- 11
- July
- 2009
Malli Meen Kuzhambu: Dhaniya Machi ki Salan. Country style Chappalu Pulusu. Kothamalli Meen Kuzhambu. When I was in Hostel,(I was always in hostel…thats a different story’)…the Chennai one! My wall mate (next room neighbour & yeah I coined the name ‘wall mate’, he he) Rubanya from Theni(Tamil Nadu)taught me this dish. I tried this curry […]
Cilantro Chutney
- 29
- June
- 2007
Cilantro Chutney:(Version 2) Coriander Leaves Chutney. Kothamalli Chutney. Malli Chutney. Dhaniya Patha Ki Chutney. Kothamir Chatni. Coconut Free Cilantro Chutney. Ingredients: Cilanto leaves alone 1 cupGreen chilies 2-3Lemon juice 1/2 fruitSalt For Sesonning: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonUrad dal 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewSesame oil few spoons. Method: Wet grind all the […]
Cilantro Chicken Biriyani
- 28
- June
- 2007
Cilantro Chicken Pulav: Kozhi Malli Saadham. Kothamalli-Kozhi Saadham. Kothamir-Kodi Annam. Coriander Biriyani. Coriander Chicken Biriyani. Ingredients:Short grained rice 1 cup (seeraga samba)/ basmathi(long grained)Chicken 4 pieces (breasts and thighs)Coriander leaves alone without stem 4 -6 cupsGhee/butter 1 cupGreen chilies 6 (made into paste)Ginger 3 inches (made into paste)Garlic 5-6 cloves (made into paste)Onion 1 choppedTomato […]
