Thakkali Thokku – The Yum Thing
- 31
- August
- 2008
There are some winner recipes that are liked by all! And, I am sure that ‘Tomato Thokku’ would be definitely on that list. Or any tomato based dish for that matter! So, here is something, that I fix on the periodical basis! Especially during spring, when tomatoes ripe to the fullest. Ingredients: Country Tomatoes 8-10 […]
Achaari Prawn Masala
- 11
- March
- 2008
Achaari Shrimps: Ingredinets: Shrimps/Prawns 1 cup(deveined and shelled – i prefer tail fins-on)SaltLemon juice 1-2 spoonsDash of asafoetidaDash of fenugreek powderDash of mustard seeds powderDash of coriander seeds powderDash of turmeric powderDash of chili powderSesame oil few spoonsFried curry leaves to garnish(optional)Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon(optional) Method: In a small skillet, heat oil. Add mustards and […]
Bulb Onion Instant Pickle
- 10
- March
- 2008
Bulb Onion Achaar: Onion Pickle. Simple and easy to fix achaar. My friend Annie used to bring this pickle in her lunch box(when I was doing my Masters at Chennai) She cooks really well. She taught me several Srilankan recipes. All her recipes will be either fish or coconut. I liked her fish recipes especially. […]
Achaari Bhindi Fry
- 12
- September
- 2007
Achaari Bhindi: Stir-Fried Okra pickles. Ingredients: Okra – slicedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonLemon juice few spoonsSesame oil few spoons. For Tempering:(optional) Mustard/Sesame oil few spoonsMustard seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1 pinchDry red chilies 3Curry leaves few Achaari Powder: To Be Toasted Each Seperately and Powdered Togather: Mustard Seeds 1 spoonFenugreek Seeds 1 spoonCoriander Seeds […]
Garlic Pickle
- 12
- September
- 2007
Garlic Pickle: Poondu Oorughai. Ingredients: Garlic 2-3 whole headsSaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonsVinegar few spoonsMustard seeds 1/2 spoonSesame oil few spoons. To be Toasted & Powdered: Coriander seeds 4 spoonsFenugreek seeds 4 spoonsMustard seeds 4 spoonsAsafoetida 1 spoon Method: Heat few spoons of oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and wait till […]
Achaari Ande / Instant Egg Pickle
- 12
- September
- 2007
Achaari Anda: Instant Egg Pickle. Eggs with pickle spices. Ingredinets: Hard Boiled eggs 4-8 (halved)SaltLemon juice 1-2 spoonsDash of asafoetidaDash of fenugreek powderDash of mustard seeds powderDash of coriander seeds powderDash of turmeric powderDash of chili powderSesame oil few spoonsFried curry leaves to garnish(optional)Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon(optional) Method: In a small skillet, heat oil. Add […]
Fried Whole Okras – Pickled!
- 11
- September
- 2007
Whole Okra Deep Fried Pickle: Ingredients: Whole okra/ lady’s finger 12-20Oil for deep frying. Sesonning Powder: SaltTurmeric powderChili powderCoriander powderSugarAmchoor powderDash of AsafoetidaFenugreek seeds powderMustard seeds powder. Method: Wash and pat dry the okra. Retain its head and tail. Well, deep fry them in oil till crispy and dark. Leave them over kitchen tissues for […]
Bitter Gourd Instant Pickle / Pavakkai Oorugai
- 02
- August
- 2007
Bitter Gourd Instant Pickle: Ingreients: Bitter Gourd 1-2 largeSaltTurmeric powder less than a 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonDash of Mango Powder(amchoor powder)Jaggery/brown sugar 1-2 spoonsDash of Mustard Seeds powderDash of Fenugreek seeds powderDash of coriander seeds powderMustard seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonSesame oil Lemon juice from 1/2 fruit(optional) Method: Cut the gourd into french fries […]
Carrot Instant Pickle
- 02
- August
- 2007
Carrot Instant Pickle: Vitamin A rich pickle. Ingredients: Carrots 2SaltTurmeric powder less than a 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonDash of Mustard Seeds powderDash of Fenugreek seeds powderDash of coriander seeds powderMustard seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonSesame oil Lemon juice from 1/2 fruit(optional) Method: Cut the carrots into matchstick’s size thickness. Set aside. Heat oil in […]
Manga Inippu Pachadi / Mango Relish
- 30
- June
- 2007
Mango Pachadi: Mang-Kani Pachadi. Raw-Ripe Mango Salad. Mangai Pachadi. Manga Inippu Pachadi. Mango Jam. Ingredients: Raw-Ripe Mangoes 2 mediumJaggery lemon size(or packed brown sugar)Granulated Sugar 1 fistfulMustard seeds 1/2 spoonDry red chilies 3-5Curry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: I chose the mango which is neither fully ripe or too raw. Scrape away the skin, deseed […]
