Vegetarian Recipes
Joyweed Greens Fry
- 09
- April
- 2008
Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal: Keerai Poondu Poriyal. Keerai Kadalai Paruppu Poriyal. The Botanical name of this greens is ‘Alternanthera sessilis’. Sanskrit name is Matsyakshi. The common English name is Dwarf copperleaf/ Joyweed/ Sessile joyweed. Well…we call that “Ponanganni keerai” in Tamil. I googled some of its medicinal Value: It is body coolant. It gradually induces a […]
Murungai Kai Pongal
- 09
- April
- 2008
Murungaikkai Pulp Pongal: Drumsticks Pulp Pongal/Rice. The Botanical name of this tree is ‘Moringa oleifera’! Both Leaves and pods are edible here. Well…talking about its pod, we call it ‘murungai’ in Tamil. Which literally means ‘twisted’. Yeah…the pod is so slender and looks like twisted one. The common name of ‘Murungaikai’ is ‘Horse Raddish Tree’ […]
Pidi Karunai Kizhangu Kara Kuzhambu
- 31
- March
- 2008
Pidi Karunai Kizhangu Kara Kuzhambu: Karunai Kizhangu Puli Kuzhambu. I am yet to find its English name! People often confuse this with Elephant Yam. Whereas Elephant Yam is Senai Kizhangu. Pidi Karunaikizhangu is an unique vegetable(modified root infact). It comes under Yam family! Its a slender yam….we call that Pidi Karunaikizhangu in Tamil! Pidi means […]
Nellikai Rasam
- 31
- March
- 2008
Nellikkai Rasam: Goose Berry Rasam. Amla Rasam. Nellikai Rasam. Botanical name of this tree is Emblica officinalis I always try to fix some new rasam….since ‘rasam’ is the comfort food for most of the non-vegetarians like me! Anything that is tangy…I try to make rasam out of it. Well….don’t get surprised if I fix strawberry/ […]
Mutton Fenugreek Greens Soup
- 31
- March
- 2008
Mutton Methi Soup: Goat’s Meat with Fenugreek Greens Soup. Menthilu Mutton Soup. Mutton Vendhiya Keerai Soup. Actually I would like to fix something like this myself for solo cooking. All it takes is one crock pot. Ingredients: To be Toasted Each Seperately and Powdered Together: Coriander seeds 1 fistfulWhole peppercorns 2 spoonsCumin seeds 2 spoons […]
Wedelia Greens Curry
- 19
- March
- 2008
Manjal Karisalankanni Keerai Kuzhambu: The Botanical name of this greens(plain karisalankanni) is Eclipta prostrata. There are 3 different spcies again. Blue, White and Yellow. Manjal Karisalan kanni (yellow ones) Botanical name is ‘Wedelia chinensis’or Wedelia calendulaceae! It is called Bringaraj and the yellow ones as Pila Bhangara in Hindi. English common name is Wedelia Leaves. […]
Tindora Masale Bhaath – Ivygourd Masala Rice
- 19
- March
- 2008
Kovaikkai Masale Bath:> Tindora Masale Bath. Dondakkai Bath. Kovaikkai Saadham. Gherkins Spice Rice. Ingredients: To Be Toasted Each Separately And Powdered Togather: Coriander seeds 2 spoonsChana dal 2 spoonsUrad dal 2 spoonsDry red chilies 6Fenugreek seeds 1-2 spoonsWhole black pepper 1 spoonCinnamon 2 sticksCloves 3Cumin seeds 1 spoonDry coconut grated 1/4 cupBlack Sesame seeds 2 […]
Kathirikkai Murungakkai Mangai Sambar:Brinjal-Drumsticks-Mango Sambar. The Botanical name of this tree is ‘Moringa oleifera’! Both Leaves and pods are edible here. I will post its leaves recipe later. Well…talking about its pod, we call it ‘murungai’ in Tamil. Which literally means ‘twisted’. Yeah…the pod is so slender and looks like twisted one. The common name […]
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 […]
Knol Khol Chops / Kholrabi Chops
- 19
- March
- 2008
Another signature recipe from my Grandma that stands out in my mind — Knol Khol Chops. On a Sunday afternoons, its a perfect alternate dish for Vegetarians! Ingredients Knol Khol 1/2 kg skinned and sliced(Choose small green ones) Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Red chili powder 1/2 spoon Bay leaves 2 […]
