Chili Idly / Idly Fry / Fried Idlies / Hot and Spicy Idly 65
- 01
- February
- 2011
Idly Fry: I recall my early childhood days…my Mom and brother used to go to my granny’s home, during summer vacation. Happily leaving behind, me and my Pappa:( Hmmm, even though Dad would be so busy’ he will never fail to give me atleast 3 calls from his office during the day:) Well, indeed we […]
Curry Leaves Curry
- 01
- August
- 2008
Power Foods: Curry Leaves Curry: Karivepilai Kuzhambu. Karivepagu Pulusu. Kari-Patha ka Salan. To Boost Iron: Few weeks ago….I went to donate blood. They rejected my blood….as it had very low platelets count. Generally Haemoglobin counts should be around 12%….but I had just 7. I felt very bad on the other day. We all think we’re […]
Karivepilai Kuzhambu / Curry Leaves Curry
- 19
- March
- 2008
Muzhu Karivepilai Kara-Kuzhambu: Ingredients: Curry Leaves – Mature Leaves 1 bunchCricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large choppedJaggery or brown sugar 1 spoonSaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonRice powder 1 spoonSesame oil 1 cupMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin […]
Karivepilai Thuvaiyal / Curry Leaves Chutney
- 19
- March
- 2008
Karivepilai Thuvaiyal: Ah…ah…you guessed, rich in iron & fibre! Very good for dark-jet black & thick hair! Choose over grown/mature leaves for this recipe than young twigs. Those mature leaves have more iron content and loads of fibre. And we’re going to wet-grind…so if anyone who separates their curry leaves from the gravy, could possibly […]
Karivepagu Annam / Karivepilai Saadham
- 28
- October
- 2006
Karivepilai Saadham:(Tamizhar Style) Curry Leaves Rice. Karuvepagu Annam. Ingredients:For Rice:Rice 1 cupSaltGhee/Sesame oil few spoons. Toast And Powder These:Curry leaves 1 large bowl fullUrad dal 2 spoonsChana dal 2 spoonsSaltDry red chilies 6-8Black/White Pepper 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoon For Sesonning:Ghee/Sesame oil 1 cupMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonChana dal 1-2 spoonsUrad dal 1-2 […]
Karivepagu Chutney Podi / Curry Leaves Powder
- 17
- February
- 2006
Karivepilai Podi: Karivepagu chutney podi/powder. Ingredients:Curry leaves 1 large bowl fullUrad dal 2 spoonsChana dal 2 spoonsSaltDry red chilies 6-8Black/White Pepper 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoon Method: Dry toast the items mentioned….each separtely and dry-grind them into coarse powder. Serve to go with plain Mix this powder to with plain steamed rice, run a spoon […]
