Vegetarian Recipes
Senaikizhangu Varuval / Elephant Yam Roast
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- March
- 2008
Karunaikizhangu Varuval: Senaikizhangu Varuval/ Yam Koora/ Fried Yam. Meen Padhathil Senaikizhangu varuval. Ingredients: Yam 1 small portion – peeled and slicedGarlic 2 (nearly 15 cloves)Tamarind paste 1/4 spoonRed chili powder 1 spoonSaltGround Black pepper 2 spoonsGround cumin powder 2 spoonsTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves 1 cupOil 1/4 […]
Kovaikai-Thengai Perattal / Kobari Dondakaye
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- March
- 2008
Kovaikkai Poriyal: Kovaikkai Poriyal with Powdered Spices. Hot n Spicy Gherkins. Fried Tindora. Fried Tinda. Dondakkai Stir-Fry. Kovaikkai Poriyal. Kovaikkai Varuval. Ingredients: Gherkins / Tindora 1/4 kiloSaltlemon juice few spoonsTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonTamarind paste 1/4 spoonSesame oil 1 cup To Be Toasted and Powdered: Chana dal – 2 spoonsUrad dal – 2 spoonsCoriander seeds 2 […]
Manga Sambar / Raw Mango Sambar
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- March
- 2008
Mango Sambar:Ingredients: Green Raw Mango 1 large(Kili Moonku Maanga) Thoor Dal 1 cup Green chilies 3-6 slitted Onion 1 large Tomato 1 large Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Sambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoons Tamarind paste 1 spoon Ghee or oil few spoons Cilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 […]
Mint Chicken Curry
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- March
- 2008
Mint Chicken Curry: Chicken Hariyali Curry. Green Chicken Curry. Ingredients: Chicken (whole chicken)cut into chunks(skin-on & bone-in)SaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonOil few spoons Spices: Cloves 3Cinnamon sticks 2Cardamom pods 3Bay leaves 2 Coarsely Wet-Grind These: Green Chilies 3-5Scallion 1 small bulbGinger 2″ peeledGarlic 3-4 beadsTomato 1 large Wet-Grind this Seperately: Mint leaves alone 1 bowl full Method: […]
Senaikizhangu Vadai / Elephant Yam Vada
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- March
- 2008
Karunaikizhangu Vadai: Senai-Kizhangu Vadai. ElephantYam Fritters. Ingredients: Yam 1 small head – (peeled & Grated)Chana dal 1 cup(soaked in water 45 min)Dry red chilies 6Fennel seeds 1 spoonGinger-garlic paste 2 spoons(fresh)Curry leaves 3-4 twigs (chopped)SaltOnions very finely chopped 1-2 bowlsGreen chilies 3-4 finely choppedChopped mint leaves fewChopped coriander leaves fewCurry leaves fienly chopped fewRice flour […]
Kholrabi Sambar / Knol Khol Sambar
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- March
- 2008
Knol Khol Sambar: Green Turnips Sambar. Ingredients: Green Turnips/Knol khol 3 small(peeled & Sliced)Thoor Dal 1 cup Onion 1 largeTomato 1 largeSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonSambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoonsTamarind paste 1 spoonGhee or oil few spoonsCilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewGhee/ […]
Senaikizhangu Chips / Elephant Yams Chips
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- March
- 2008
Senakkizhangu Varuval: Senai-Kizhangu Chips. Senai Kizhangu Pakodi.Senai Chips.Senaikizhangu Chips. Karunai-kizhangu Chips. Yam Chips. Ingreidients: Yam 1/4 kiloSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonTamarind paste 1/2 spoonOil for depp fryingCurry leaves – crisply fried to garnish. Method: Peel the skin-off! Better apply oil before doing so…the veggie is pricky sometimes. Its rich in potasium and calicium […]
Jilebi Meen Kuzhmbu / Tilapia Fish Curry
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- March
- 2008
Jilebi Meen – Thakkali Meen Kuzhambu:Tilapia fish is called ‘Jilebi Meen’ in Tamil. Its a river/fresh water fish. It could be easily farmed, cultivated even at Home. I had a dozen of them…when I was doing my Masters. I had my project based on this fish as well! One good thing about this is fish […]
Fruit Halwa – Vellore Special
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- March
- 2008
Vellore Fruit Halwa: Vellore Fruit Halwa. Fruit Halwa.Vellore Jothi Sweet Stall Style Fruit halwa. Vellore Jothi Sweet Stall Style – ‘Fruit Halwa’ really tastes better! Maybe generous amount of ghee and freshly prepared kowa, makes it unique and outstanding! Well…its one of my favourite Sweet dish from the town! Since it is called ‘Fruit Hlawa’ […]
Vatha Kuzhambu – Iyer n Iyengar Style
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- March
- 2008
Vatha Kuzhambu:(Iyer & Iyengar Style)Authentic Vetha/Vatha Kuzhambu. Sundaikkai Vatha Kuzhambu. This Recipe is Dedicated to my Friend ‘S K’! Hope she might like my version!!! This is a speciality dish and favourite to lots of people in Tamil Nadu. I highlighted the term ‘Authentic’ coz…most of them prepare very good ‘Vatha Kuzhambu’and add their Regular […]
