Vegetarian Recipes
Mooligai Masiyal
- 01
- November
- 2008
Mukkarattai Keerai Masiyal: This is also called as Punarnava in Sanskrit. The Botanical name is Boerhaavia diffusa. The English name common name is Boerhaavia. In Tamil we call this Mukkarattai keerai. It has small pink flowers! Its kind of wild creeper…grows near wet paddy fields. In colloquial Tamil….they were calling it mukkaruthan keerai’. But it […]
Kovaikkai Sambar
- 09
- October
- 2008
Tinda Sambar: Kovaikkai Sambar. Dhondakkai Sambar. It used to be another boring Sambar in University Hostel! They will make this sambar 2-3 times a weak! We hated it! But not anymore….now I rarely spot this veggie in the market! I got so little this time(that was the last few pieces left in an Asian Grocery […]
Mushroom Soy Soup
- 09
- October
- 2008
Mushroom Soup: Mushroom Thin Soup. Mushroom Soy Soup. Ingredients: Mushroom 6-8 piecesSoy sauce thin 4 spoonsBlack pepper 2-5 turns in pepper millSalt as per tasteVegetable brothOlive oil 1 spoon. Method: Slice the mushrooms, stir-fry them..using 1 spoon of oil. Add soy sauce and vegetable broth. Cover and cook till tender. Sprinkle pepper finally and serve […]
Potatoes n Dry Shrimps Karakuzhambu
- 09
- October
- 2008
Potato Dry Shrimps Kuzhambu: Urulaikizhangu Kaaindha Era Kara Kuzhambu. I found these teeny little dry shrimps in Korean Market! So thought of pairing them with potatoes….its tangy curry dish! Ingredients: Potatoes medium size 6-8(One can use baby potaoes/ large one cubed) Dried Shrimps 1 cupCricket ball size Tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed […]
Kovaikkai Thengai Poriyal
- 09
- October
- 2008
Tinda Thoran: Ivy Gourd Poriyal. Baby cucumbers Stir-fry. Kovaikkai Poriyal. Dhondakai Kopara Koora. Method: Ivy gourd – slice them (1/4 kilo)Dry coconut – grated 1 small cupGreen chilies 1-2SaltTurmeric pinch(optional)Mustard seeds 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Grate coconut and chilies together in a blender, set aside! In a wok, heat oil. Add mustard […]
Plantain Poriyal
- 09
- October
- 2008
Plantain Rice Fry: Vazahikkai Arisi Poriyal. Green Plantain Fry. Kacha Kela Ka Subzi. I happen to taste this recipe in Coimbatore…at friends place. Tho’ the original recipe asked for peeling the skin, grating and was without turemric! I have altered all along and practically couldnt bring that orinigal taste or crispy-ness! So…..as a fix, I […]
Potato Sambar
- 09
- October
- 2008
Potato Sambar: Urulaikizhangu Sambar. Aloo Sambar When I was a kid….Mommy leaves me behind….to visit her parents(during summer vacation). Myself and Dad will have lot of fun together! Yeah…you guessed, I am still Daddy’s little Princess! Daddy takes me to office(sometimes…if it is a trip for an Inspection or Feild Visit)….otherwise I have to stay […]
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal
- 06
- October
- 2008
Also Known As: Kozhi Keerai Kadaisal, Paruppu Keerai Masiyal. Verdilugas Lentils Soup. Mess Style Paruppu Keerai Masiya. I have good memoirs of my Mommy’s stone-grinder and Keerai Masiyal. But, as a kid there was no way Mommy could get me to eat those greens, except by hiding them into those little mounds of rice. And, […]
Lousy Carrot Cake
- 06
- October
- 2008
Lousy Carrot Cake: People who knew me…know this very well, I am a lousy baker! When it comes to baking, I am chicken! Making cake, bread, cookies is a real challenge for me. I always seek help from my friend Tina….who is even worse than me in cooking! Each time she comes up with an […]
Karamani Kai Poriyal
- 06
- October
- 2008
Karamani Kai Poriyal: Black Eye Beans Stir-fry. Kidney Beans Stir-fry. Karamani Kai Fry. This was my favourite dish back then in Hyderabad hostel. Our cook Pushpa….made this simple dish…mouth watering. After when I moved out to separate place…I stir-fried it! Although I never finely chop them……always thought…finely chopping makes a big damage to the vitamins […]
