Vegetarian Recipes
Avaraikai Pappu
- 15
- December
- 2008
Avaraikkai Kootu: Snow peas with Lentils. Indian Broad Beans Subzi. Chikudukai Koora. Ingredients: Indian Broad beans/ snow peas 300 gramsThoor/ Moong/ chana dal 1/4 cupGreen chilies 3 finely choppedOnion 1 finely choppedGarlic 6 cloves choppedGinger 2″ peeled and choppedTomatoes 1-2 finely choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 […]
Mutton Mullu Keerai Kuzhambu
- 10
- December
- 2008
Mutton Mullu Keerai Kuzhambu: We call this greens as ‘Mullu Keerai’ in Tamil. Belongs to the same Family ‘Amaranthus’ like Araikeerai. Only thing is, it has lots of spines in the stem. The Botanical name of this greens is ‘Amaranthus spinosus’(‘spinosus’ species name signifies, it has spines). I could never buy the fact that is […]
Soraikkai Thoku – Country Style
- 07
- December
- 2008
Soraikkai Thokku:(Country Style)Bottle Gourd-Peanuts Stir Fry. Lauki Subzi. Soraikkai Kootu. My back home cook, Usha is kind of expert in making country style recipes. I cooked this under her guidance….all her recipes calls for peanuts, coconuts and back yard grown greens. When she first mentioned to add more garlic to this, I was kind of […]
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal
- 02
- December
- 2008
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal: We call this greens as Paruppu Keerai in Tamil. Botanical name of this greens is ‘Talinum cuneifolium’. It is said to have the properties to lower one’s blood glucose level. Tribal use them with care, saying it has lots of medicinal value, treating their mouth ulcer, diabetes, cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, diarrhea and […]
Methi – Chana Curry
- 30
- November
- 2008
Chana Methi Curry: Kondaikadalai Vendhaya Keerai Kuzhambu. Garbanzo Fenugreek Greens Curry dish. Like most of us, I too hated bitter tasting greens in cooking. Few South Indian preparations, like Kuzhambu will make it less bitter after cooking. But I always appreciated North Indian style of greens preparation. Pairing greens with certain beans and pungent, acrid […]
Night Shade Greens Stir-Fry
- 17
- November
- 2008
Manathakkali Keerai Poriyal: The Botanical name of this plant is ‘Solanum nigrum’. Its a perennial plant grows in wild all over India. It is said that it originated from west Africa. Manathakkali is called ‘Black NightShade’/ ‘Night Shade Plant’ in English. In Hindi it is called ‘Makoy’. In Telugu its called ‘Kamanchi Chettu’. Well…in Tamil […]
Perrandai Thovaiyal
- 14
- November
- 2008
Pirandai with leaves and flowers. Pirandai in Wild – Vellore Mountain. Perrandai Thovaiyal There is new wing of studying ethnic herbs and concoctions (Medico-Ethnobotany/ Ethnobotany / Ethnobiology). The Tribals, Natives, Witch doctors, Shamans, Ayurdeva, Siddha, Unani doctors….have been practising this for centuries.(Medicine is always practising….and never studying…..for eg: the result won’t be repeated with everyone….certain […]
Appala Kootu
- 12
- November
- 2008
Appala Kootu: Pappad Ka Subzi. Appalam Kootu Curry. Alu-Pappad ka Subzi. This is my Brother’s favorite dish. Whenever he visits India…Mommy will make these for him! During my recent visit to my homeland, I made it for a change! Hope he liked it!? The side dish goes well with traditional Tamil Nadu made Vatha Kuzhambu. […]
Tomato Coconut Rasam
- 12
- November
- 2008
Other Names Arathu Vitta Rasam. Tomato Rasam, Tomato-Coconut Rasam. Thakkali Tenga Rasam. Mysore Rasam. Ingredients Country Tomatoes 5 Garlic 1 whole head Dry chilies 6 Peppercorns 1/2 spoon Cumin /2 spoon Curry leaves few Salt 1 tsp jaggery Turmeric 1/4 spoon Coconut grated 6-10 spoons Mustard 1/4 spoon Cumin 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Curry […]
Chicory Leaves Fritters
- 11
- November
- 2008
Kasini Keerai Bonda: The Botanical name of this greens is Cichorium intybus. Common English name is chicory leaves. Yeah….the roots of it….is powdered and used in coffee(my fav’). We call it Kasini keerai in Tamil. Some of its Uses: It balances pitta and kapha. Cures chronic and deep-rooted fevers. Purifies and improves blood circulation. It […]
