Poondu Chutney / Poondu Thuvaiyal
- 26
- June
- 2009
Poondu Thuvaiyal:Ingredients:Garlic 1 headRed chilies 7Onion 1 bulbSaltTemepering spicesOil. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil and fry garlic and chilies together till fragrant. Then wet-grind the same. In a separate pan, heat oil and add the tempering spices and run this seasoning over the chutney made.
Eggplant Chutney
- 03
- May
- 2009
Brinjal Chutney: Eggplant Dip, Baingan Chutney. I like North Indian style ‘Baingan ka Bhurta’ so much, except the part of…skinning the eggplants!! I feel that violet colored skin is more appetizing than the pulp itself!! Moreover all the essential vitamins and minerals lie close to the skin or on the skin. Skin is the natural […]
Thengai Chutney
- 19
- November
- 2008
Coconut Chutney: I could not find any decent coconuts here at Oxford. If I tell in advance my farmer’s market friend Liz used to bring them rarely. But the flavour and aroma never was so appealing. So when I went to India…..used lavish amount of coconut in my cooking. And believe me this is the […]
Pennywort Greens Chutney
- 08
- September
- 2008
Vallarai Thuvaiyal: Ingedients: Vallarai Greens 1 cup(leaves alone)Coconut grated 1 cupUrad dal 1 fistfulGinger 1″(optional)Garlic 4 beadsPeppercorns 4Cumin 1/4 spoonDry red chilies 5-6Tamarind paste 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewSaltGhee/oil. Method: Wash the greens and set aside. In a wok, heat Ghee. Add pepper, cumin, chilies and curry leaves. Fry for aout 2 minutes. Then followed by […]
Vepampoo Thuvaiyal / Fresh Neem Flower Chutney
- 25
- August
- 2008
Vepampoo Thuvaiyal: Fresh Neem Flower Thuvaiyal/Chutney. Ingedients: Fresh Neem Flowers (4-7 inflorescence)Coconut grated 1 cupUrad dal 1 fistfulGinger 1″Garlic 4 beadsPeppercorns 4Cumin 1/4 spoonDry red chilies 5-6Curry leaves fewSaltOil. Method: Carefully whither the flowers alone. Wash and set aside. In a wok, heat oil. Add pepper, cumin, chilies and curry leaves. Fry for aout 2 […]
Bombay Chutney / Besan Chutney
- 25
- August
- 2008
Kadalai Maavu Chutney: This is quick fix dip in most of the house. Just for a change! Ingredients: Bengal gram flour 1 small cup Green chilies slitted Curry leaves Onion 1 chopped Tomato 1 chopped Salt Turmeric 1 pinch Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Oil fw spoons. Method: In a bowl, add gram flour. By adding luke […]
Vegaya Chutney / Red Onion Chutney
- 24
- April
- 2008
Spanish Onion Chutney: Ingredients: Purple Onions 4 small chopped roughlyGarlic 2-4 beadsDry red chilies 4SaltTamarind paste 1/4 spoonOil few spoons. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonChana dal 1/4 spoonUrad dal 1/4 spoonAafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Heat oil, in a pan, toss all the ingredients together and fry for […]
Mango Chutney
- 19
- March
- 2008
Mango Chutney:Ingredients: Mango(semi ripe/raw)-1 medium sized Purple onion 1 small bulb Green chilies 3 Garlic 2 beads Salt For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Urad dal 1/4 spoon Curry leaves few Oil few spoons. Method: Remove seed and peel the mango. Chop them down. Chop chilies and onion […]
Peerkankai Chutney
- 10
- March
- 2008
Other Names Ridge Gourd Chutney. Beerakai Chatni. Chinese Okra Dip. Ingredients Ridge Gourd – 1 medium Onion 1 chopped Garlic 5 cloves chopped Tomato 1 chopped Green chilies 3 Salt Oil few spoons Tempering Oil few spoons Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Chana dal 1/4 spoon Urad dal 1/4 spoon Aafoetida 1/4 […]
Gasa Gasa Chutney / Poppy Seeds Chutney
- 23
- February
- 2008
Casa Casa Chutney: Poppy Seeds Chutney. Poppy Chutney. Kasa Kasa Chatni. Gasa Gasa Chatni. Ingredients: Poppy seeds 1 cupGarlic 5 clovesCoconut grated 1/2 cup(optional)Dry red chilies 7-10Salt as per tasteTamarind paste ¼ spoonMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonChana dal 1 spoonUrad dal 1 spoonAsafoetida ¼ spoonDry red chilies 3Curry leaves 1 cupPeanut Oil ¼ […]
