Vegetarian Recipes
Raagi Malt – Home Made Health Drink
- 17
- November
- 2006
Raagi Malt:Malted Finger-Millet health drink. Kezhvaragu Kanjji. Kezhvarugu Paal. Ragi Malt. Ingredients:Finger-millet 1 cup(sprouted)Almonds 10Cashew nuts 10Cardamon seeds alone 1-2 spoonsSaffron strands 1 spoon/any food color(Mommy used orange)SugarFarm fresh milk 1-2 cups. Mommy’s Directions for Making Raagi Malt Sprouts: Wash and clean finger-millet. Throw away the excess water. Spread them in a clean bowl, with […]
Cabbage-Egg Podimass / Muttai Koss-Muttai Poriyal
- 08
- November
- 2006
Also Known As Gobi Sabzi. Cabbage with Eggs. Koss – Muttai Podimass. Cabbage Kura. Muttai Koss – Muttai Poriyal. I love any vegetables, as long as it is topped with eggs. Maybe for the very reason, my Mom kept topping all the possible stir-fries with eggs, I suppose. Whatever, she makes…they are just amazing. Yep, […]
Mushroom Pulav
- 30
- October
- 2006
Also Known As: Mushroom Pulav, Kaalan Pulao, Kaalan Saadham. Mushroom Pilaf. Ingredients: Mushroom 2 cups Basmati Rice 1 cup Fresh Coconut milk 2 cups Cinnamon sticks 2 Bay leaves 2 White Onion, thinly sliced Salt Ghee 2 spoons. Method: In a pressure cooker, heat ghee. Add cinnamon and bay leaves. Followed by onions, salt and […]
Amla-Honey
- 27
- October
- 2006
Amla In Honey:(Kaasi Special) Thean Nellikkai. Goose berries in Honey.Ingredients: Large goose berries 5 Padigaram 1/2 spoon(I am not sure what they call this in any other language) Sugar 1 cup Crytal clear water 1 cup Citric acid 1 pinch Honey 2 spoons. Method: Wash and clean goose berries. Pat dry them. Using a strong […]
Vengayam-Thakkali Thokku
- 27
- October
- 2006
Onion-Tomato Thokku: Vengayam Thakkali Thokku. If I am really tired and want to fix my dinner, I just toss some onions and tomatoes together! Serve to go with my chappathis! Simple and comforting dinner gets ready in minutes! Ingredients: Green chilie s3 finely choppedPurple Onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 whole head peeled & choppedTomatoes […]
Vazhai Thandu Sambar
- 23
- October
- 2006
Ingredients Plantain Stem – fresh 2 feet long, young and tender Thoor dal/Thuvar dal 1-2 cups Mustard seeds 1/2 spoon Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Asafoetida 1/2 spoon Dry red chilies 3 Onion 1 large chopped Tomato 1 large chopped Salt Turmeric powder 1/2 spoon Chili powder 1-2 spoons Coriander seeds powder 1 spoon Sambar powder […]
Urulai Kizhangu Kara Kuzhambu / Urulai Kizhangu Puli Kuzhambu
- 23
- October
- 2006
Urulai-Kizhangu Kara Kuzhambu: (Tamizhar Style) Potatoes In Tamarind Gravy. Aloo Pulusu. Potato in Tamarind Sauce. Ingredients: Potaoes medium size 6-8(One can use baby potaoes/ large one cubed) Cricket ball size Tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large choppedJaggery or brown sugar […]
Vendaikai Kuzhambu
- 23
- October
- 2006
Other Names Vendaikkai Kara Kuzhambu. Vendakka Puliserry. Vendaikkai Theeyal. Okra Kuzhambu. Okra Puli Kuzhambu. Ingredients Okra 1/2 kilo(Trim their ends, chop into 1-2 ” size bits) Cricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind paste Jaggery or brown sugar 1 spoon Salt Turmeric powder 1/2 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Coriander powder 1 spoon […]
Eggplant Curry / Kathirikkai Kuzhambu
- 23
- October
- 2006
Ingredients 5-7 small eggplants (stalk trimmed, slit twice) 3 green chilies, sliced 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 onion, grated 1 large tomato, crushed salt to taste 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp tamarind paste 1/2 cup peanut paste few tsp of sesame oil 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1/4 tsp cumin seeds […]
Okra Pakoda / Bendakaya Pakodi
- 23
- October
- 2006
Okra Pakodi:(Andhra Style)Okra Chips. Crisply Fried Okra Rings. Vendaikkai Varuval. Fried Bindi. Bendakkai Pakodi. Ingredients:Okra/Lady’s Finger 1/2 kilo- finely chooped into rings.SaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili Powder 1 spoonOil for frying.Crisply fried curry leaves for garnishing. Method: Wash and clean okra. Pat dry them. Trim their ends off. Then slice them into fine rings. Set aside. […]
