Urulai Kizhangu Podimass / Alu Subzi / Mashed Potato Fry
- 19
- September
- 2010
Potato Podimass: Ingredients: Potatoes 3-4 boiled, peeled and mashedSaltPepper powder 1-2 spoonsOnion 1 finely choppedGreen chili 1-3 slicedGarlic 4 cloves mincedCurry leaves fewChana + Urad dal 1-2 spoonsCumin seeds 1/2 spoonMustard seeds 1/2 spoonOil few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil and temper all the spices mentioned. Once they crackle and pop…add the […]
Cauliflower Poriyal
- 16
- September
- 2010
Cauliflower Subzi: Ingredients: Cauliflower 1 head – cut into floretsGinger 1-2 inches thinly slicedCumin seeds 1 spoonGreen chili 1 choppedOnion 1 small choppedTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonSaltCilantro leavesOlive oil. Method: Heat oil in a wok, add cumin seeds and chili. Followed by onions. Now, add the florets. Cover and cook briefly. Add salt and turmeric powder […]
Purple Cabbage Usili
- 13
- September
- 2010
Red Cabbage Usili: Ingredients: Cabbage – layered and choppedMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonChana dal 1/2 spoonUrad dal 1/2 spoonCurry leaves fewGreen chilies 3 finely choppedDry red chilies 6Thuvar dal 1 cup(soaked in water for 20 minutes)Ginger-garlic paste 1 spoonFennel seeds 3 spoonsSalt(to grind with dal)Salt for beansTurmeric 1 pinchCurry leaves few(to grind)Oil 2 […]
Roasted Potatoes/ Pepper Potatoes / Alu Pepper Roast
- 13
- August
- 2010
Pepper Potatoes: Ingredients: PotatoesSaltTurmeric 1 pinchPepperMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCilantro leaves fewOlive oil few spoons. Method: Boil potatoes with skin-on. Cube them and set aside. In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the tempering spices and potatoes, wait till oil coats on all sides. Sprinkle salt, turmeric and pepper powder…roast them over low-medium heat for a […]
Yucca Stir-Fry: I was completely taken by surprise…how this bland starchy roots, takes in all the influences from the basic ingredients and eventually turns up into a fulfilling meal! So, here is a simple recipe for the day. Ingredients: Yucca/cassava roots 1 large Salt Dry red chili 3 crushed Chana + Urad dal – 2 […]
Gajjar-Mung Dal ka Subzi
- 06
- July
- 2010
Carrot-Siruparuppu Poriyal: Carrots and Lentils Stir-Fry. Carrot-Mung Dal Koora. I dunno why? Sometimes…copying Mommy’s style of cooking and recipes gives me immense pleasure. Hmmm, am I revisiting my childhood food?! Guess, food is just a metaphor here (of my good old days), after all I do miss it! I know its a very simple recipe […]
Super Hot Tinda Vepudu
- 21
- June
- 2010
Tinda Vepudu:(Andhra Style) Kovaikai Poriyal. Tindora Subzi. Tendli Vepudu. Tendli Kari. Tinda Masala. Gerkins Varuval. Kovakai Varuval. Dondakaya Vepudu. Ingredients: Ivy Gourd 1 cup – sliced Garlic with skin 4-7 cloves crushed Dry red chilies 3 crushed Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Peanuts – toasted 1 fistful – grated Sesame oil few […]
Turnip Greens n Peanuts Stir fry – Going Green:)
- 18
- June
- 2010
Turnip Greens Vepudu:(Andhra Style) Knol Khol Keerai Poriyal. Turnip Greens Poriyal. Stir-Fried Greens – Indian Way. Ingredients: Garden fresh Turnip greens 1 bunchDry red chilies 3 – crushedGarlic 4 with skin- crushed(optional)SaltMustard seeds 1/4 spoonToasted peanuts 1 fistful – gratedOil few spoons. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add mustard seeds and wait till […]
Kale Poriyal – Put-on Your Health Caps:)
- 26
- May
- 2010
Kale Poriyal:(Reposting) I always relate this Kale with that of my Native Murungai Keerai(Drumstick Leaves). Most of the alkaloids present in these greens are very similar. All these days, I was careless to share my daily recipes because…I generally treat them in a same fashion, either Subzi or Dhall! However my friend asked me to […]
Also known as: Green Plantain Stir-Fry. Kacha Kela Subzi. Aratikaya Kura. Vazhaikai Poriyal. Vazhaikai Karamadhu. Iyengar Vazhaikai Poriyal. Ingredients: Green plantain 2 Ginger 2″ grated Chilies 2 finely chopped Turmeric 1/4 spoon Salt Chana dal 2 spoons Urad dal 2 spoons Mustard Asafoetida 1 pinch Curry leaves Grated Coconut few tsp Oil few spoons Method: […]
