Vegetarian Recipes
Palak MasiyalI owe you all an apology for abandoning my blog for such a long time. No, I don’t have a good excuse this time. All I could say is…this time of the season, am being very lazy! Besides its always the ‘starting trouble’ at my end. If I give myself a couple of days […]
Also known as: Brinjal Gothsu, Eggplants Kothsu, Baingan-Tamatar Curry. Well…to begin with, I am going to tell you a small story that my Dad told me several times, when I was a kid! Each time the story was told during dinner time for some reason! As I told you all before’ I am such an […]
Mulai Payaru Poriyal – Going All Healthy:)
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- May
- 2011
Sprouted Green Gram Stir-Fry: Other Names: Mung Beans Sprouts Stir-Fry. Mulai Payiru / Pachai Payiru Sundal. Ingredients: Green gram 1 cupGreen chilies 3 choppedGinger 1″ choppedOnion 1 large choppedTomato 1 small choppedSaltTurmeric 1 pinchMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonOlive oil few spoonsCilantro few to garnish. Method: Soak the lentils overnight in enough water. The […]
Kashmiri Baingan Kadhi – Awaken Your Senses!
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- May
- 2011
Eggplants in Yogurts based Sauce:(Kashmir Style) Other Names: Kathirikai Mor Kuzhambu. Vangaya Perugu Pulusu. Baingan Kadhi. Kathirika Mor Curry. Ingredients: Indian eggplants 5-7 slitted twice in the middleFresh, sweet yogurts (I mean not sour) 2-3 cupsGinger 2″ grated/mincedGreen cardamom 3 pods crushedKashmir red chilies 3Cumin seeds 1 teaspoonSaltKashmir Chili powder 1 teaspoonGhee/butter for pan frying. […]
Banana Blossom Cutlets – The New Fashioned:)
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- May
- 2011
Plantain Flower Cutlets: Other Names: Vazhaipoo Cutlet. Plantain Flower Cutlet. Banana Blossom Cutlet. When I was a student, most nights…I used to go back to hostel at wrong times! And the mess will be closed:( So, to be on the safer side…I used to get some hot puffs or cutlets for my dinner! True, with […]
Vazhaikai-Karamani Kuzhambu – Country Style
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- May
- 2011
Green Plantain n Kidney Beans Curry: Other Names: Raw green plantain and kidney beans in tamarind based curry. Aratikaya Pulusu. Vazhaikai-karamani puli kuzhambu. Ingredients: Green plantain 1 diced / slicedKidney Beans – Seeds 1 cup(soaked overnight)Pearl Onions chopped 1 cupGarlic 5-7 cloves – crushedTomato 1 small – choppedSaltTurmericChili powderJaggery/brown sugar 1 spoonCoconut milk 1 small […]
Bhindi Bhajji – Goan Style
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- May
- 2011
Other Names Bhindi Masala. Bhindi Subzi. Lady’s Finger Fry. Vendaikai Varuval. Bendakaya Kura. Ingredients Okra/lady’s finger – 1 pound Green chilies 3 sliced Red onion 1 large sliced Ginger 1″ grated Garlic 2 pods minced Tomato 1 small – crushed Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Sesame oil few spoons Vinegar few spoons Method Trim the ends […]
Mixed Veggie Tomato Soup – Hearty Concoction:)
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- May
- 2011
Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Based Soup: Most of my posts of last year’s was all about ‘slow-cooking meals’ and ‘rich desserts’! I was cooking, cooking and cooking…all non-stop meals with extra care! What I liked about it…is yet another question! One fine day, I realized that I’ve been spending awful lot of time in cooking […]
Vegetable Kothu Parotta – Multiple Choice Food!
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- May
- 2011
Vegetarian Kothu Barotta: Well, am not here to complain, but you see…If given choice, many want This, That and the Other. Oh yeah, I agree we all love some choices, (take a stroll to the nearby Super store, am positive that you will be bewildered by the numerous options at every section)!Anyhow…when it comes to […]
Cauliflower Masala Dosa – Fiber Rich Alternate!
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- May
- 2011
Cauliflower Masala Dosai: Ingredients: Dosa batterOil few spoons. For The Filling: Cauliflower cut into small floretsGreen chilies 3 choppedGinger 1″ mincedGarlic 1 clove mincedOnion 1 large choppedSaltTurmericChili powder 1 teaspoonCilantro leaves fewOil few spoonsCoriander seeds 4-7Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the tempering spices followed by chilies, ginger-garlic and […]
