Keema Poriyal
- 14
- December
- 2008
Kaima Pepper Poriyal: Keema Fry used as filling in Indian bread or as topping on Dosa. Minced meat fry. Dopamine: There are 3 important neurotransmitters (Endorphin, Serotonin & Dopamine)in our brain. But I always fancied about reading this neurotransmitter ‘ Dopamine’. Which creates awareness and alertness and also responsible for the state of well-being (being […]
Night Shade Greens Stir-Fry
- 17
- November
- 2008
Manathakkali Keerai Poriyal: The Botanical name of this plant is ‘Solanum nigrum’. Its a perennial plant grows in wild all over India. It is said that it originated from west Africa. Manathakkali is called ‘Black NightShade’/ ‘Night Shade Plant’ in English. In Hindi it is called ‘Makoy’. In Telugu its called ‘Kamanchi Chettu’. Well…in Tamil […]
Beets n Peanuts Spicy Fry
- 11
- November
- 2008
Beet Root Vepudu: Beet Root Poriyal. Beet Root Koora. I am glad to see these wonderful veggies grown my Amish People nearby at my town….there are several Amish settlements at Pontotoc and Panola county. The beets are so fresh from the garden and they charged me only 40 cents a pound!:) But this was cooked […]
Kale n Coconut Stir-fry
- 02
- November
- 2008
Kale Poriyal: Kale or Borecole is a form of cabbage (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group), green in color, in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms. The species Brassica oleracea contains a wide array of vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, […]
Fried Plantains
- 02
- November
- 2008
Vazhai Kai Poriyal: Green Plantain Fry. Kacha Kela ka Subzi. I happen to taste this Awesome recipe in my Aunty’s house(Raadhai, Mylopore). She is a gifted cook! She dedicates lot of her time in cooking and exploring new meanings to old or traditional recipes. All her recipes were fabulous. I enjoyed everybit throught my stay […]
Kovaikkai Thengai Poriyal
- 09
- October
- 2008
Tinda Thoran: Ivy Gourd Poriyal. Baby cucumbers Stir-fry. Kovaikkai Poriyal. Dhondakai Kopara Koora. Method: Ivy gourd – slice them (1/4 kilo)Dry coconut – grated 1 small cupGreen chilies 1-2SaltTurmeric pinch(optional)Mustard seeds 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Grate coconut and chilies together in a blender, set aside! In a wok, heat oil. Add mustard […]
Plantain Poriyal
- 09
- October
- 2008
Plantain Rice Fry: Vazahikkai Arisi Poriyal. Green Plantain Fry. Kacha Kela Ka Subzi. I happen to taste this recipe in Coimbatore…at friends place. Tho’ the original recipe asked for peeling the skin, grating and was without turemric! I have altered all along and practically couldnt bring that orinigal taste or crispy-ness! So…..as a fix, I […]
Karamani Kai Poriyal
- 06
- October
- 2008
Karamani Kai Poriyal: Black Eye Beans Stir-fry. Kidney Beans Stir-fry. Karamani Kai Fry. This was my favourite dish back then in Hyderabad hostel. Our cook Pushpa….made this simple dish…mouth watering. After when I moved out to separate place…I stir-fried it! Although I never finely chop them……always thought…finely chopping makes a big damage to the vitamins […]
Poosanikai Poriyal / Pumpkin Poriyal
- 09
- September
- 2008
Poosani Kai Poriyal: Pumpkin Poriyal. Ingredients: Orange pumpkin 4-6 slices – cubedSaltDry red chilies 2Curry leaves fewMustard seeds 1/4 spoonOil few spoons. Method: In a wok, heat oil. Add mustards, curry leaves and chilies. Then followed by pumpkin pieces. Saute for 2 minutes. Salt it and cover with lid. Let it get cooked like this(without […]
Urulaikizhangu – Pacha Mochaikai Masala
- 09
- September
- 2008
Urulai Pachai-Mochai Mandi: Snowpeas seeds/Pachai Mochaikai. Snowpeas with Potato curry. Mochakkai Poriyal. Pacha Mochaikkai Poriyal. Ingredients: Potatoes 2 Green, ripe, Snowpeas pods 1 cupOnion 1 large – finely choppedGinger paste 1 spoonGarlic paste 1 spoonTomato 1 large choppedSalt Turmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonMustard seeds 1/2 spoonSesame oil 1/4 cup Method: Microwave potatoes or […]
