Green Tomato – Eggplant Kothsu – Delicious
- 24
- May
- 2017
Cooking is fun, when your Father gives out the recipe. Yes, this is my Dad’s recipe for today. As we were chatting up on the other day…the topic shifted to, what will be the perfect match for the Ragi Kali. The idea of cooking raw green tomatoes fascinated me! As, I had enough ingredients handy…the […]
Badham Chutney – Two Versions
- 13
- December
- 2015
It may sound bit snob to utter the word – Badham Chutney. But, in my opinion its not! In fact, it depends where you are residing! To me, driving 15-20 miles on a highway to reach a local Indian store to get pottukadalai ($ 5-6) and coconut ($ 4) to make our traditional Pottukadalai Chutney or […]
Kaara Chutney – Salem Special
- 31
- August
- 2015
One thing about Salem,…they have wide choice of tiffin items than many other places in Tamil Nadu (in my opinion). The Salemites are really good at preparing dosas with more than 50-60 different kinds of side dishes (chutneys and podis). Sometimes I think, I can keep trying each one of it, all my life. I […]
Special Masala Thokku – Just Stumbled On
- 29
- April
- 2014
There comes a day in every foodie’s life, when you intend to do something, but end up making something else! I mean, unexpectedly make the most perfect match for these otherwise boredom meals (like idlies and dosas). The food angels will sing in chorus, even the arrogant nitpicking food-nazi will compliment you, and you […]
Tindora Chutney – Andhra Special
- 09
- April
- 2013
Also Known As Tindora Chutney, Kovaikai Thuvaiyal. Dondakaya Pachadi. Ivy Gourd Chutney. Gherkins Spread. Vegetable Chutneys and Spreads are perfect choice for creating a complete meal. They just add a variety of flavor without a lot of work from your part! If you are looking for a twist in the chutneys??? Then, this is an […]
Ginger Chutney / Inji Thuvaiyal – Thamizhar Style
- 22
- March
- 2011
Ginger Chutney: (Tamil Nadu Style) Other Names: Adharak Chutney. Inji Thovaiyal. Inji Thokku. Allam Pachadi – Tamil Nadu Style. Ingredients: Ginger 50 gms peeled, choppedGarlic 4 clovesThuvar dal/urad dal 1 table spoonCoconut 4″ chopped – I used dessicated onePeppercorns 1 teaspoonDry red chilies 5-7Tamarind pulp – gooseberry sizeBrown sugar/jaggery 1 teaspoonSaltSesame oil few spoons. For […]
Odaicha Kadalai Chutney: While growing up, I hated this chutney so much…this is the only chutney they kept serving for years in my hostel. Oh man, I just cringe going back to those horrid days. I used to long for Mommy’s Thengai Chutney. Now things have changed differently…its not always about ‘pleasure of eating’…guilt for […]
Cilantro Chutney / Coriander Leaves Chutney / Kothamalli Chutney
- 11
- December
- 2010
Malli Chutney: Ingredients: Coconut 1/2 shell Cilantro leaves 1 bunch Green chilies 1-3 Salt Ginger 1″ Oil for tempering Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Urad dal 1 spoon Curry leaves few. Method: Heat oil in a pan, toast the chilies, ginger, coconut and cilantro leaves briefly. And wet-grind the […]
Pudhina Chutney – Mint Chutney
- 21
- March
- 2010
Also known as: Pudhina Chutney, Podhina chutney, Pudina chutney. Ingredients Coconut grated 1/4 cup Mint leaves alone 1-2 cups Cilantro 1/2 bunch Curry leaves few Salt Tamarind 1/4 spoon Ginger 1″ grated Garlic 2 cloves minced Urad dal 2 spoons Green chilies 3 Sesame oil few spoons. For Tempering: Sesame oil Mustard seeds Cumin seeds […]
Red Chili Chutney
- 07
- October
- 2009
Milagai Saandhu: Sigappu Milaga Chutney. Milaga Chutney / Thokku. Can you believe it, red chilies have more Vitamin-A than an orange. So, load up red chilies next time when you shop. At the same time, I need to alert you…too much of spicy food will lead to gastric-ulcer, watch out. Seriously, I can’t bear the […]
