Baby Potato & Bell Peppers Masala
- 07
- August
- 2011
Alu-Simla Mirchi ka Curry: Other Names: Urulai Kizhangu – Kudai Milagai Masala Kuzhambu. Baby potato – Capsicum Masala. It has been a while’ I cooked with great energy…severe carpal tunnel syndrome:( My wrist hurts like nobody’s business! I have been managing somehow’ to flip and flop few things in the kitchen…and surprisingly, this turned out […]
Also known as: Brinjal Gothsu, Eggplants Kothsu, Baingan-Tamatar Curry. Well…to begin with, I am going to tell you a small story that my Dad told me several times, when I was a kid! Each time the story was told during dinner time for some reason! As I told you all before’ I am such an […]
Poblano Peppers Curry – Touch Of Spices
- 05
- May
- 2011
Mirchi Ki Salan:(Broiled, not Fried) Other Names: Pablano Peppers Curry. Mirchi Salan. Milagai Kuzhambu. Ingredients: Poblano peppers 4-6Turmeric 1/4tspoonCoriander seeds powder1/2 tspoonChili powderSalt to tasteAsafoetidaMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCurry leaves few Roast Each Separately and Powder Them Together: PeanutsSesame seedsCumin seeds Fry These in Oil and Wet Grind To Thick Paste: OnionTomatoGarlic gratedGinger gratedTamarind pulp 1 […]
Bhagara Lauki – Tempt Your Senses!
- 04
- May
- 2011
Soraikai Masala: Bhagara Lauki. Dudhikaya Kura. Bottle Gourd Spicy Curry.Sorakaya Kura. Did I ever mention that I am kind of square when it comes to cooking! I try to balance every meal that I cook…with one fiber, a portion of protein and little carbohydrate. I actually plan a week’s menu much ahead before even shopping […]
Quail Tomato Curry – Hot Food Lover:)
- 29
- April
- 2011
Kaadai Thakkali Kuzhambu: Other Names: Kaadai Curry. Fiery hot Quail Curry. Hot and Spicy Quail Curry. Kaadai Thakkali Masala. Ingredients: Quails 1 pound(Cage free bird/ peasant bird)Garlic 2 whole head, peeled and gratedCountry Tomatoes large 3-6 (made into puree)Dry Red Chilies 10-15 (Roasted and Powdered)Turmeric 1/4 spoonLemon 1 large fruit Mustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds […]
Oven Baked Okra in Yogurts Based Curry – Healthy Option!
- 25
- April
- 2011
Vendaikai Mor-Kuzhambu: Other Names: Bhindi Kadhi. Vendaka Mor Curry. Ingredients: Okra 1 large bowl fullYogurts 4 cupsSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonOil few spoons. Wet Grind these to a Thick Paste: Pepper 1-2 spoonsGreen chilies 5Thoor dal 1 cup – soakedTomato 1Ginger 3-4 inch size. peeled.Garlic 4 -5 cloves For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin […]
Mutta Curry: I am happy to post yet another ‘Egg Recipe’. If you have gone through my previous posts, you probably know my love for eggs. Safe-Handy-Easy…I have used a ton of different methods for cooking eggs. Well, it never ruined my dinner:) Ingredients: Eggs 4 – soft boiledOnion 1 large gratedGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonTomatoes […]
Dum Aloo / Baby Potatoes Curry – Truly a Revival
- 05
- April
- 2011
Dhum Alu: Ingredients: Baby potatoes 7-10 Onion 1 large grated Ginger-garlic paste 1 spoon Tomatoes 2 crushed Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Coriander powder 1 spoon Mango powder /amchur 1 spoon Garam masala 1/4 spoon Coconut milk 1/2 cup (I used frozen, grated coconut) Oil few spoons. Method: Peel the skin and […]
Mutton Dalcha / Gramathu Kari Kuzhambu
- 20
- March
- 2011
Mutton – Chana Dal Kurma:(Country Style) Other Names: Mutton-Kadalai Paruppu Thanni Kuzhambu. Ingredients: Mutton/goat’s meat 1/2 kiloChana dal – 1 cupGreen chilies 6 slicedOnion 1 large slicedGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonTomatoes 2 choppedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCoconut 2″ ground into pasteCloves 3Cinnamon 1 stickBay leaves 2Fennel seeds 1 spoonCurry leaves few. Method: Pressure cook the […]
Chinna Brown Mookadalai-Mullangi Masala Kuzhambu: Other Names: Mookadalai Kuzhambu. Garbanzos Curry. Kadala Curry. Chana Masala – South Indian Style. Ingredients: Brown,small Garbanzos/ Kala Chana / Mookadalai 1 cupRed radish sliced 1 cupOnion 1 large gratedGinger-garlic paste 1-2 spoonsTomatoes 2 crushedTamarind paste 1/2 spoonCinnamon 1 stickCloves 3SaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCoconut wet-ground 1 cupOil few […]
