Spicy Plantain Curry
- 13
- July
- 2009
Vazhaikai Milagu Kuzhambu: Chettinad style Plantain Curry. Vazhaikai Kuzhambu. Arattikai-Miryalu Pulusu. Kacha Kela – Kali Mirch Curry. Vazhaikai Masala Kuzhambu. Another spicy invention from my kitchen to Y’ll! I love Chettinad cuisine…one of the spiciest food in the world! Touch of fennel, heat from pepper, pearl onions and curry leaves, now you guess the flavour!! […]
Eggplants – Yogurts Curry
- 02
- March
- 2009
Brinjal Mor-Kuzhambu: Italian Egg-Plant in rich Yogurts Gravy. Kathirikkai Mor-Kuzhambu. Eggplants in Yogurts Curry. Whenever I intend to make sour curd (yogurts) curry…I recall this lovely Poem from Aganaanuru(An Anthology of Love & Family life). An ancient Tamil Literature, is dated to around the first and the second century C.E. The poems probably are of […]
Pongal Special Kadhamba Kuzhambu
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- January
- 2009
Other Names Kadhamba Kuzhambu. Kadamba Curry. Kaikari Kuzhambu. Kodi-Kai Kuzhambu. Pongal Kuzhambu. Kaikari Mandi. Mixed Vegetable Curry. Navadhanya Curry. Makar Sankranthi (a.k.a Pongal, Lagori…and many different names all over India)is one of the most important festival celebrated by Hindus. Its a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. The four-day festival (according to the Tamil calendar) is usually […]
Omlette Curry
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- December
- 2008
Omlette Kuzhambu: Fried Eggs Curry. Omlette in Curry. I was thinking about using that ‘omlettes’ in a curry dish. So prepared a tangy Kuzhambu and sneaked 4-5 omlettes in it, not bad, turned up good. In fact eggs were spicy inside and crunchy on the outside. Ingredients: Egg Omlettes 4-6Cricket ball size tamarind or 1 […]
Iyengar Vatha Kuzhambu
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- November
- 2008
Vatha Kuzhambu: Not a big fan, but make it occasionally for guests! Ingredients: Manathakkali Vathal – 1 fistful Tamarind lemon sized ball Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Chili powder 1 spoon Jaggery gooseberry size Rice flour 1-2 spoons Sesame oil 1/2 cup. For Seasoning: Mustard seeds 3 -5 Spoons Curry leaves 1 large bowlful Asafoetida 2 […]
Sukku kuzhambu
- 02
- November
- 2008
Sukku Kuzhambu: Sukku Kuzhambu. Sukku Kara Kuzhambu. Sukku Puli Kuzhambu. Sukku Theeyal. Sukku Pulusu. Dry Ginger Curry. Dry Ginger in rich Tamarind based Curry. Dry Ginger in Spicy Curry. Often ginger is mistaken for root but it is modified stem! The rhizome (underground stem) is used both as a spice and as a herbal medicine. […]
Nethili Karuvadu Mochai Kuzhambu
- 06
- October
- 2008
Nethili Mochai Kuzhambu:(Country Style) Nethili Karuvadu Kuzhambu. Karuvattu Kuzhambu. Dry Fish Curry totally Country Style. Sukka Machili Curry. Dry Anchovies in Tamarind Curry. There are several varieties of dry fish! I know just few of them Valai, Vanjiram and Nethili. You could use any dry fish for this curry. Ingredients: Dry Fish(Anchovies)1 cup Dry Snow […]
Vegetable Keema Curry
- 01
- October
- 2008
Veg Keema Curry: Veg-Kheema Curry. Minced Veggies Curry. Kai Kothu Kari Kuzhambu. When pantry is full with lots of veggies….some of us will have hard time….deciding which one to cook first! My idea is….take little bit of everything throw into one dish! I prefer making veg-biriyani or vegetable korma….after a heavy shopping day! So on […]
Chettinad Meen Kuzhambu / Vanjiram Kuzhambu
- 01
- October
- 2008
Vajjiram Chettinad: King Fish in Rich Indian Spices. Super Hot Fish in spicy-tangy Curry. Chettinadu Meen Kuzhambu. Chapalu Pulusu – Chettinadu Cooking. Machili Curry in Chettinad Style. Araithu Vitta Meen Kuzhambu. Meen Masala Kuzhambu. Vanjiram Masala Kuzhambu. Vanjiram Meen Kuzhambu. I don’t know how many of you’ll will agree….when it comes to dicing the veggies […]
Tofu Curry
- 09
- September
- 2008
Tofu Curry: Ingredients: Tofu 100 grms cubedOnion 1 small gratedOnion 1 smal choppedGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonTomaots 2 pureeTomato 1 choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonOil few spoonsCilantro few leaves. Method: In a pan, heat oil. Add onions(both grated and chopped)fry real good! Maybe add little salt to hastent he process. Now add ginger-garlic paste […]
