Tempered Fresh Val Beans
- 01
- September
- 2015
If I ever told you that, I whip up amazing gourmet meals within minutes, everyday; then…I have been lying! The truth is…I seldom ever cook something that would take more time to finish! Except of course, when I have bunch of people coming over for dinner! Now that’s a whole different story altogether. Anyway…even then, […]
Thuvarai Sundal – Nutritional Delights
- 01
- September
- 2015
So, by now…you all know that, I get some of our native stuff from the Indian grocery stores, around, right! But, you all don’t know, how much happiness it brings to me. Boy, its been years…(years after years) I have been away from my roots. So, whenever…you see a native thinge…boom…rainbow shows up, distant bell […]
Lima Beans Sundal – Super Lazy!
- 26
- December
- 2013
It really doesn’t get much lazier than this! The result of my laziness? Super-easy ‘Lima Beans Sundal’, in minutes. And, I get bragging rights on this one, you see! Well…indeed, I made this from scratch, alright! A bag of frozen lima beans was lying around for several weeks. So, I figured…before it starts to germinate, […]
Sweet Corn Sundal – Light n Delight!
- 19
- June
- 2012
Corn Sundal: You know what? Call me crazy…I have sworn not to cook for others!!! Oh yeah, I lost that hyper-active-cooking-n-caring-gene for others delight! Man, I am damn too tired treating all the wrong persons with my edible gifts! Well, its not one of my days to complain, you know…but, it kills me to act […]
Karamani Sundal – Pre or Post Workout Snack!
- 21
- April
- 2011
Black Eye Beans Sundal: I have been up to all healthy ways for whatever reason that I needed. Most of the days, people stay active and choose only healthy food from Monday through Friday, as soon as they see the calender hit Friday…many want to break the rules for some take-away meals! Other than that, […]
Also Known As: Brown Mookadalai Sundal, Spicy Garbanzos Snack. Mookadalai Masala Sundal. Kondaikadalai Sundal. Ingredients: Brown/black Garbanzos – 1 cup Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Green chilies 6 chopped Ginger 2″ chopped Coconut chopped 1/2 cup Curry leaves few Cilantro leaves few Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Peppercorns 4-6 Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Mustard […]
Peanuts Sundal – Rainy Day Snack
- 11
- May
- 2010
Groundnut Sundal:(Country Style) Verkadalai Sundal. Nilakadalai Sundal. Spiced Peanuts. Peanuts Fry. Spicy Ground Nuts. Ingredients: Fresh raw peanuts 1 cupSaltTurmeric 1 pinchMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1 pinchDry red chilies 2Curry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Boil raw fresh peanuts along with pod for at least half an hour. If you use pressure […]
Marina Beach Special – Thenga Maanga Pattani Sundal
- 25
- February
- 2010
Beach Sundal: I feel awful that I didnt fall in love:( Never got a chance to take that romanantic(eeeewh)beach walk…eating that dho’ rupiah sundal…talking sweet nothing(stupid)… master planning to elope away…are the kind of moments’ completely missing in my life:( So, whenever my friends talk about their pre-marriage love affairs, I will be ready to […]
Chana Salad
- 26
- December
- 2008
Chana Sundal:(Marwadi Style) Mommy occasionally used to make this Chana Sundal. She said…this recipe was inspired by her business partner, Subaras Mal’s wife. Mrs.Subaras is a great cook….she used to send us over ‘Marwadi Mitthai, Soft chappathis, Cilantro chutney……’. As a kid, always appreciated her food! Wonder what? without adding any strong spices, she used […]
Green Gram Sundal
- 01
- December
- 2008
Pachai Payaru Sundal: Pesarupappu Sundal. Muzhu Paasiparuppu Sundal, Lentils are rich in protein, it could be a very filling meal for dieters. When we are on diet, we really watch what we eat. The bad time to snack upon anything is late afternoon & at evenings. So before we grab hot puffs or deep fried […]
