Andhra Murukku
- 21
- January
- 2010
Chegodilu:(Andhra Style) Chekodi, Ring Murukku, Andhra Murukku. Kara Murukku. I am not a big fan of ‘murukku’. But my Dad likes ‘Andhra Style Murukku’ so much. And we buy this ‘Chegodilu’ from all over the city shops for him! Its not that, I won’t take a bite or anything…but just won’t buy it for myself!! […]
Seekh Kebab – Food On The Stick!
- 14
- January
- 2010
Seekh Kebab:(Mughalai Style) India’s finest cuisine was developed from 15th to 19th Century, during Mughal rule. Who raised cooking to an art form. When many Mughal emperors did enjoy the food, they also kept their feasting frequency very less. King Akhar who was once a glutton, became a poor eater in his older age…he kept […]
Bird’s Nest Bonda – Jab Mein Choti Thi
- 11
- January
- 2010
Bird’s Nest Bonda: People always remind me with those articles, that talk about quick appetizers/snacks for an unexpected guests. Who is going to visit me after all? Okay, If you decide to show up at my house, without prior notice, well…expect a snack something like this! But still, I cannot argue over a snack that […]
Improvised Egg Pakoda
- 25
- December
- 2009
Also Known As: Egg Pakora,Ande Ka Pakodiya`n. Gudilu Pakoda. Muttai Pakoda. Egg Pakoda. Ande ka Pakodi. Ande Pakora. Mutta Pakoda. This is a definite rainy day food for me and something that I enjoyed making when I was a teenager (to my classmates…as I was just learning to cook). Its a great late night snack […]
Paruppu Paniyaram – Chettinad Special
- 19
- November
- 2009
Paruppu Paniyaram:(Chettinad Style) Lentils Paniyaram. Dhal Paniyaram. Parippu Paniyaram. Nothing much to say…I like chettinad cuisine. Especially their wide array of paniyarams:) I prefer ‘Paruppu Paniyaram’(Mixed Lentils Puff?!!)better, as it is good source of protein. Unlike deep fried/shallow fried vadai it consumes less oil, so guilt free indulgence. Ingredients: Tuvar dal Moong dalChana dalUrad just […]
Shrimps Tempura / Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimps
- 10
- November
- 2009
Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimps: Shrimps Tempura (Japanese Style), Epi-Fry. Prawns Bajji, Shrimps Bajji. Beer battered Shrimps Fry. Fried Shrimps Crispies. Fried Shrimps is a dish for party…When you are looking for not so messy Finger foods. Its quickly whipped, ready in minutes and a best way to use up the leftovers from the pantry, he […]
Pattaani Paruppu Vadai
- 02
- November
- 2009
Pattaani Paruppu Vadai: Yellow Peas Vada. Yellow Peas Masal Vadai. Street Vendor’s Special Vada. Coimbatore Pattu Paruppu Vadai. Kovai Pattani Paruppu Vadai. Kovai Paruppu Vadai. Coimbatore Paruppu Vadai. You all know that I am basically from Chennai (but still prefer to call it as Madras). We(Chennaiittes/ Madras vaasi) uniquely distinguish ‘two different vadas’ into ‘Medhu […]
Vegetable Cutlet
- 28
- October
- 2009
Vegetable Cutlet: It looks like…I almost forgot the idea of ‘vegetables’ even once in a while in my cooking. I am a total non-veg person, its easy to cook and always complete. The only way to make one consume more vegetables is give it in a fried rice form, veg kebabs and like this cutlet. […]
Cheesy Chilies
- 20
- October
- 2009
Cheesy Chilies: Chili Relino?! Cheese filled Chili peppers. If I need a quick snack, the one thing I turn into is, fill my chili pepper/jalapenos with cheese and bake them! This doesnt demand any labor in the kitchen. It would be great if we grill them, although baking is not that bad idea!!
Fried Cheese Sticks
- 19
- October
- 2009
Fried Cheese Sticks: Fried Cheese. Breaded Cheese Sticks. Nothing much to talk about the recipe, jut fried the string cheese…that’s all!:) Simple evening munch. Now…who wouldn’t like cheese, huh!:) Ingredients: String cheese 2-4Egg white 1Bread crumbs few spoonsSaltPepperDry ParsleyDry garlic powderDry onion powderOil for shallow frying. Method: Mix all the above said ingredients(except oil, cheese […]
