Calamari Thokku
- 09
- February
- 2011
Kalamari Hot and Spicy Varuval: I had some kind of guts to bring this squids home(however it was only frozen)with the intention of cooking! Well, I have laid my hands on this little creature several times during research, cut them down…never, ever had a clue’ that people might actually eat it! When I was studying […]
Fried Smelt Fish / Crispy Smelt Fish Fry / Kezhanga Meen Varuval / Spicy, Fried Smelt Fish
- 30
- January
- 2011
Kezhanga Meen Varuval: I don’t know whether I did any justice to what I majored in ‘Fishery Biology’…but sure’ it is very helpful to track down quality procure, careful cooking and delicious food, hehe:):) Ingredients: Smelt Fish – whole (guts removed, scaled) 10SaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1-2 spoonsRice Flour 2-4 spoonsTamarind paste 1 spoonLemon […]
Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai / Plantain Flower Kebabs
- 24
- January
- 2011
Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai: Ingredients: Plantain Flower 1 smallToasted Chana dhall 1/2 cup – powderedSaltGinger 3″ size peeled and gratedGarlic 6 cloves peeled and gratedDry red chilies 10 – groundOnion 1 large finely choppedFennel seeds 1-2 spoons toastedCurry leaves fewOil for frying. Cleaning Plantain Flower: Grease your palms and hands with oil or its better to […]
Senai Kizhangu Masala Varuval / Suran Subzi / Spicy Yam Fry
- 14
- December
- 2010
Senai Kizhangu Masala Varuval: Ingredients: Yam – sliced into chipsSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCoriander powder 1 spoonGaram masala powder 1/4 spoonFennel seeds powder 1 spoonCumin seeds powder 1/2 spoonPepper powder 1/4 spoonTamarind paste 1/2 spoonCurry leaves fewOil for pan frying. Method: In a wide vessel, mix all the above spice powders, salt and […]
Fried Red Snapper / Sankara Meen Varuval / Fish Fry
- 10
- December
- 2010
Meen Porichadhu: Ingredients: Red snapper 4-6Pepper powder 2-4 spoonsEgg whites 2Corn flour 1/2 cupSoy sauce 1 tables spoonOil for pan frying. Method: Marinate the fish with pepper and soy sauce for couple of hours. Baste them with egg whites and roll them over the corn flour. Shallow fry in a pan. Do not flip over […]
Eral Varuval: Chemmeen Varuval. Iral Porichadhu. Shrimps Fry with Indian touch of spices. Ingredients: Shrimps 1/4 kiloSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonTamarind paste 1/2 spoonOil for shallow frying. Method: Mix all the ingredients together, except oil. Marinate them for couple of hours. Fry them till crisp, in hot oil. Serve warm to go with your […]
Pathra:(Maharashtra Style) I knew, I was going to try this recipe sooner or later. The recipes for Authentic Alu Wadi / Pathra have been floating around the blogosphere for a while. And I couldn’t wait to try them myself. As soon as I saw these Fresh Yam Greens in the International market, I convinced myself […]
Methi Muthiya – Fenugreek Greens Kebab
- 09
- June
- 2010
Green Leafy Vegetables Kebab:Steamed Greens Kebab, anyone? This one is freaking delicious kebab.:) I had no idea, how to include this bitter tasting greens in a dinner party. Was scratching my head for a while and googled this interesting recipe. It was quite catchy. It turned out simply rich, healthy(as I steamed and then spray-fried […]
Chili Paneer / Paneer Manchurian
- 25
- May
- 2010
Ingredients 250 gms – paneer, cubed 1 pinch MSG 1 ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder 1-2 thick soy sauce 1-2 tsp corn flour 1/4 tsp garam masala oil for deep frying For Garnishing 1 tsp sesame oil 1 bell pepper, chopped 3-5 green chilies, chopped 10-15 garlic, finely chopped 1″ ginger, minced 4-7 […]
Tandoored Cauliflowers – Impressing my Veg-Partner:)
- 24
- February
- 2010
Tandoori Cauliflower: One thing that makes me very uncomfortable is to end up having vegetarian roomates, eggetarian friends and strict vegan family members around!!! Being a true carnivore’ I consider myself, that I can manage decent cooking with flesh and fish…at the same time, feel so awful that none can be enjoyed(no appreciation as well) […]
