Mudakkathaan Keerai Puli Kuzhambu – Baloon Vines Greens!
- 09
- September
- 2008
Mudakkathaan Keerai Kara-Kuzhambu: Mudukku-Atraan = Mudakkathan. Mudukku – Rickets, Atraan – remover. As the name says the greens could be good for one’s bone and promotes bone stegthenning! Tamil name of this greens is Mudakkatran keerai. The Sanskrit name is Indravalli. English common name is Balloon Vine….as its pods are in triangle shape, air-filled with […]
Vendhaya Meen Kuzhambu – Karapudi Meen
- 08
- September
- 2008
Vendhaya Meen Kuzhambu: Ingredients:Fish (karapudi/sudhumbu)1/2 kiloFenugreek seeds 2-4 spoonsScallion 2 choppedGarlic 1 whole peeled and crushedGinger 2″ gratedCountry Tomatoes large – 2 (made into puree/juice)Tamarind paste 2 spoonsDry Red Chilies 10-15 (Roasted and Powdered)Mustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonFenugreek seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/2 spoonThalippu Vadagam 2 spoonsDry red chilies 3 – crisply fried for […]
Vellore Kathirikkai Serwa
- 27
- April
- 2008
Vellore Mullu Kathirikkai Serwa: Vellore Mullu Kathirikai Serwa – a side dish for Biriyani. Mullu Kathirikai Salna – Biriyani Side dish. Arcot Biriyani side dish Kathirikai Sewa. Vellore Mullu Kathirikai. Vellore Jodhi Hotel Style Serwa. Ennai Kathirikai Kara Kuzhambu. Ennai Kathirikai Puli Kuzhambu. Egg-plants Serva. Brinjal Serva. Indian Egg-plants Curry. Baingan ka Salan. Baingan to […]
Pidi Karunai Kizhangu Kara Kuzhambu
- 31
- March
- 2008
Pidi Karunai Kizhangu Kara Kuzhambu: Karunai Kizhangu Puli Kuzhambu. I am yet to find its English name! People often confuse this with Elephant Yam. Whereas Elephant Yam is Senai Kizhangu. Pidi Karunaikizhangu is an unique vegetable(modified root infact). It comes under Yam family! Its a slender yam….we call that Pidi Karunaikizhangu in Tamil! Pidi means […]
Unborn Country Chicken Eggs Curry
- 31
- March
- 2008
Unborn Chicken Eggs Curry: Egg In Tamarind Gravy/ Guddilu Pulsu in Telugu or Anda Masala in Hindi…….eventually ‘Muttai Kara Kuzhambu’ in Tamil. Ingredients: Fresh Unborn Eggs (as much as you get to make curry)Lemon size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 […]
Karivepilai Kuzhambu / Curry Leaves Curry
- 19
- March
- 2008
Muzhu Karivepilai Kara-Kuzhambu: Ingredients: Curry Leaves – Mature Leaves 1 bunchCricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large choppedJaggery or brown sugar 1 spoonSaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonRice powder 1 spoonSesame oil 1 cupMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin […]
Taro Roots Puli Kuzhambu
- 11
- March
- 2008
Taro Roots Kara Kuzhambu:Ingredients: Taro Roots 4-6 sliced/cubed Cricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind paste Red onion 1 large finely chopped Garlic 1 large peeled and semi crushed Tomato 1 large chopped Jaggery or brown sugar 1 spoon Salt Turmeric powder 1/2 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Rice powder 1 spoon […]
Soraikai Kara Kuzhambu
- 14
- November
- 2007
Bottle Gourd Kara kuzhambu Ingredients: Bottle gourd 1 small sizedCricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large choppedJaggery or brown sugar 1 spoonSaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonRice powder 1 spoonSesame oil 1 cupMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds […]
Mullangi Kara Kuzhambu
- 15
- October
- 2007
Mullangi Kara Kuzhambu: Radish Kara Kuzhambu. Ingredients: Radish 6-8 sliced(One can use baby radish too) Cricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large choppedJaggery or brown sugar 1 spoonSaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonRice powder 1 spoonSesame oil […]
Pavakai Kara Kuzhambu
- 15
- October
- 2007
Pavakkai Kara Kuzhambu: Bitter Gourds in Rich Tamarind Gravy. Ingredients: Bitter gourds medium size 6-8 slicedCricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large choppedJaggery or brown sugar 1 spoonSaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonRice powder 1 spoonSesame oil […]
