Ayurveda Kuzhambu
- 15
- October
- 2009
Ayurdeva Kuzhambu: Marundhu Kuzhambu. Medicinal Spices in Rich Tamarind based Curry. Marundhu kuzhambu is usually made in the house after severe cold, cough and fever. My mother recommends this for even body pain! Now don’t ask me medicinal details, please! Again, I am aint good with those ‘medicinal spices names’…all I could recollect is few […]
Spicy Plantain Curry
- 13
- July
- 2009
Vazhaikai Milagu Kuzhambu: Chettinad style Plantain Curry. Vazhaikai Kuzhambu. Arattikai-Miryalu Pulusu. Kacha Kela – Kali Mirch Curry. Vazhaikai Masala Kuzhambu. Another spicy invention from my kitchen to Y’ll! I love Chettinad cuisine…one of the spiciest food in the world! Touch of fennel, heat from pepper, pearl onions and curry leaves, now you guess the flavour!! […]
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 […]
Tamarind Rasam – Counter Top
- 12
- March
- 2009
Pacha Puli Pulusu: Counter-top Rasam. Tangy Tamarind Rasam, Imli ka Ras. Hot-Sour cold Soup!:)Plain Rasam. Thaalikaadha Rasam/Kodhi-vidaadha Rasam…ha ha what else can I name it!! Okay my friend, Kranti corrected me just now…it is called as ‘Pachi Pulusu’ in Telugu!!:) When I was in Andhra Pradesh(Hyderabad)…my culinary expedition took different dimension! I got introduced to […]
Pongal Special Kadhamba Kuzhambu
- 13
- January
- 2009
Other Names Kadhamba Kuzhambu. Kadamba Curry. Kaikari Kuzhambu. Kodi-Kai Kuzhambu. Pongal Kuzhambu. Kaikari Mandi. Mixed Vegetable Curry. Navadhanya Curry. Makar Sankranthi (a.k.a Pongal, Lagori…and many different names all over India)is one of the most important festival celebrated by Hindus. Its a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. The four-day festival (according to the Tamil calendar) is usually […]
Koduka Puli – Remember This?
- 06
- January
- 2009
Also Known As: Manila Tamarind. Kodukkai Puli, Kodi-kai puli. Kodukalikai. Konakai, Konai-kai. Sweet Tamarind. Thai-Sweet Tamarind. Camachile Fruit. Koduka Puli. My back home cook, Usha Nandhini…brought some surprise to me! These Camachile fruits!!! The Botanical name of this tree is Pithecellobium dulce. Sources say it originated from Mexico! Then traveled to America, Central Asia and […]
Fish in Mangoes, Tamarind based Curry
- 21
- December
- 2008
Koravai Meen Kuzhambu: Fish Curry using Mangoes & Tamarind. Daddy’s Meen Kuzhambu!:) Serotonin: Another important neurotransmitter that is found in our brain cells. Serotonin is responsible for well- being, content, happiness, brings about feelings of calm, feel good, emotional well-being and satisfaction. When we have necessary amount of serotonin, it brings that ‘Satiated’ feelings. The […]
Iyengar Vatha Kuzhambu
- 12
- November
- 2008
Vatha Kuzhambu: Not a big fan, but make it occasionally for guests! Ingredients: Manathakkali Vathal – 1 fistful Tamarind lemon sized ball Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Chili powder 1 spoon Jaggery gooseberry size Rice flour 1-2 spoons Sesame oil 1/2 cup. For Seasoning: Mustard seeds 3 -5 Spoons Curry leaves 1 large bowlful Asafoetida 2 […]
Sukku kuzhambu
- 02
- November
- 2008
Sukku Kuzhambu: Sukku Kuzhambu. Sukku Kara Kuzhambu. Sukku Puli Kuzhambu. Sukku Theeyal. Sukku Pulusu. Dry Ginger Curry. Dry Ginger in rich Tamarind based Curry. Dry Ginger in Spicy Curry. Often ginger is mistaken for root but it is modified stem! The rhizome (underground stem) is used both as a spice and as a herbal medicine. […]
Rasam Idly
- 01
- November
- 2008
Rasam Idly: This is my friend Balaji’s favourite dish. When we were studying in Hyderabad. Soon after the class….myself and Balaji used to have brunch at this small cafeteria. Our usuals would be pessarattu, vadai and irania chai. So….we never bothered to try anything new. One fine day…..we happen to stop at this place at […]
