Onion Dosa – Just For Me
- 29
- August
- 2015
When it comes to comfort foods, I am always inclined towards curry and rice dishes. Except when I’m craving for something with more twist! That’s when I think hard to fix a breakfast for myself (which happens once in a blue moon). Dosas, pooris and upmas all fit the bill well, and I just go with […]
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 […]
Chinese Scallion Pancakes – Asian Delight!
- 09
- April
- 2012
Fried Spring Onion Pancake: Other Names: Asian Fried Pancakes. Korean Scallion Pancakes. Green Onions Pancakes. I am a die-hard fan of Asian food. During my road trips, I keep hitting my GPS for any Thai, Chinese and Korean food nearby! Most of the time, they never let me down:) And I will be deeply convinced […]
Meat-Green Onions Soup: Other Names: Goat’s meat and Spring onions Soup. Iraichi-Vengaya thaal Soup. Ingredients: Meat with bones 1/4 kiloSpring onions 1 large bunchRed onions 1 medium slicedGinger 1″ gratedGarlic 2 cloves minced (use 7-10 pods, if you like)Soy sauce 1 tablespoonWhite pepper powder 1-2 spoonsOil few spoons. Method: Cook mutton till tender in a […]
Broccoli Casserole – Flavors of Southern Cooking!
- 29
- March
- 2011
Broccoli-Green Beans Casserole: Another important dish, that is close to heart. No one could turn this down, after a hard day’s work. Speaking of work’…I mean real physical activity, okay. In this new age of information world…work is something that is confined to cushioned chairs, driving to destinations, or even making a phone call for […]
Urulai Kizhangu Varuval: You know what? People ask me, why I keep cooking the basic recipes and more traditional ones on and on. I agree, as more and more fashion hits the kitchen, food fad as become a culture. Where, when we don’t buff our knowledge about latest trends’ they consider us, sluggish!! And food […]
Cheese Omlet – Breakfast That Makes You Happy:)
- 21
- March
- 2011
Capsicum Omlate: Other Names: Bell Peppers Omlet. Cheddar-Bell Peppers-Onions-Tomato Omlet. Ingredients: Eggs 3Bell pepper 1 small – slicedOnion 1 large slicedTomato 1 choppedGreen chili – optional 1/2 choppedSaltMilk few teaspoonsCheddar cheese – shredded 1 tablespoonOlive oil / butter as per requirement. Method: Beat egg yolks first and then add whites and beat vigorously. Once it […]
Pyaz Ka Paratha / Onions Filled Chappathi
- 07
- March
- 2011
Pyaz Ka Paratha: Onions Stuffed in Indian Flat Bread. Vengaya Chapathi. Ulli Roti. Ingredients: Wheat flour 1 bowlSaltCooking soda 1/4 spoonWarm water 1 cupGhee/clear butter Dough preparation: In a wide bowl, bring wheat flour. Add salt and soda. Further add warm water and knead this to smooth dough. Add ghee as a finishing touch. Ingredients: […]
Hakka Noodles – Totally Vegetarian:)
- 07
- March
- 2011
Hakka Noodles: Hakka noodles is named after a community in China, who are in large numbers migrated to India, China towns. Unlike Choy Mein, Hakka noodles is popular among Indians for many reasons…it is usually light tossed, uses only flat-soft noodles and said ‘Vegetarian Version’ tastes even better!? Anyway…that verdict is spilled by our Vegetarian […]
Other Names: Vendaikai Masala. Bhindi Subzi. Bendakaye Kura. Lady’s Finger Masala. Ingredients: Okra/lady’s finger 1/2 kilo Onions large 2 – sliced Coriander seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Coriander powder 1 spoon Cumin seeds powder 1/2 spoon Garam masala 1/4 spoon Oil few spoons. Method: Heat […]
