Vegetarian Recipes
Okra – Spicy Stir-Fry
- 25
- March
- 2006
Actually I consider Cooking Okra is an art. Hmmmm nah Science. Most people would say cooking is art. I differ from them, I consider the person who studied science could relate to what I say. Anyone could be a good cook, if they applied science to it! And, of course garnishing and platter decoration is […]
Vendaikai Poriyal
- 25
- March
- 2006
Also Known As Vendaikkai Poriyal. Bindi Sabzi. Bendakkai Koora. Vendakka Thoran. Okra Stir-fry. My mommy cooks all the veggies in a similar fashion. She likes to retain their natural color. So the veggie’s vitamins are not lost in the cooking. Cooking okra could be an art, if you could fix it elegantly without those mushy-sticky […]
Muttai Koss Poriyal / Cabbage Poriyal
- 25
- March
- 2006
Other Names Cabbage Poriyal. Cabbage Thoran. Muttai Koss Poriyal. Koss Poriyal. Ingredients Cabbage – finely chopped Oil few spoons Green chilies 4-5 finely chopped Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Chana dal 2 spoons Urad dal 2 spoons Coconut – grated 1 cup Method In a large non-stick pan, heat oil. Add mustard and […]
Beans Poriyal
- 25
- March
- 2006
Beans Stir Fry: Beans Poriyal. Beans Podimass. Beans Koora. Semi-Cooked Vegetables Retaining its Color and Flavor(Beans) Ingredients: Beans – finely chopped-1 bowlOnion small one finely choppedGreen chilies finely choppedMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonChana dal 2 spoonsUrad dal 2 spoonsSaltGrated coconut 1-2 spoonsOil few spoons. Method:In a large non-stick pan, heat oil. Add mustard […]
Ivy Gourd Stir-Fry / Kovaikai Poriyal
- 25
- March
- 2006
Ingredients 1 lb Ivy Gourd Garlic 1 head, crushed Oil 1 Tsp Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds 1/2 tsp Salt Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Chili powder 1-2 tsp Curry leaves few Method In a large non-stick pan, heat oil. Add mustard and cumin seeds to it. Let the splutter well. Now add garlic […]
Cauliflower Chettinad Masala
- 23
- February
- 2006
Chettinad Cauliflower Curry:(Chettinad Style) Cettinad Style Cauliflower Qurma. Pepper Gobi Masala. Hot n Spicy Cauliflower Curry. Cauliflower Pepper Korma. Milagu Cauliflower Kurma. Chettinad Style Cauliflower Milagu Pirattal. Ingredients:Fresh Cauliflower – 1/2 kilo – cut into floretsTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonSaltSesame Oil 1 cup. To be dry roasted and powdered:Poppy seeds 2-3 spoonsCinnamon 2 sticksCloves 3Coriander seeds […]
Madras Rathna Cafe Sambar / Vellore Palace Cafe Sambar
- 22
- February
- 2006
Vellore Palace Cafe Style Sambar/Madras Rathna Cafe Style Sambar: Idly & Sambar is a popular breakfast food in Tamil Nadu! Though lot of restaurants perefected this recipe…Few really mastered it to the core. They really stand out of the crowd. The legendary places are 1. Madras – Rathna Cafe, Triplicane and 2. Vellore – Palace […]
Kalan Biriyani / Button Mushroom Biriyani
- 22
- February
- 2006
Mushroom Biriyani:(Mughalai Style)Ingredients: Cinnamon sticks 2-4Cloves 5Cardamom pods 5Bay leaves 3Biryani flower 2Marathi mokku 3Ghee 2 cupGreen chillies 6-8 slittedOne large onion finely sliced3-4 ripe tomato finely choppedMint one cupLemon juice 2-4 spoonsGinger-garlic paste 4-6 spoonCoriander leaves 4-6 twigs- choppedCurd half cupRice 3 cups(Basmathi rice)Mushroom 3 cups(preferably button mushrooms)Salt to tasteRed chili powder 1-2 Method: […]
Vegetable Biriyani – Mughal Style
- 22
- February
- 2006
Vegetable Biriyani:(Mughalai Style)Ingredients: Cinnamon sticks 2-4Cloves 5Cardamom pods 5Bay leaves 3Biryani flower 2Marathi mokku 3Ghee 2 cupGreen chillies 6-8 slittedOne large onion finely chopped3-4 ripe tomato finely choppedMint one cupLemon juice 2-4 spoonGinger-garlic paste 4-6 spoonCoriander leaves 4-6 twigsCurd half cupRice 3 cupsVegetables – diced 3 cups(carrots, beans, double beans, peas, cauliflower, potato)Salt to tasteRed […]
Radish Paratah / Mulli Paratha
- 21
- February
- 2006
Mooli Paratha:(Punjabi Style)Radish in Wheat Bread: Ingredients: Wheat flour 1 bowlSaltCooking soda 1/4 spoonWarm water 1 cupGhee/clear butter Dough preparation: 1. In a large bowl add wheat flour. 2. In warm water add salt + soda. 3. Now add this water to the flour and mix it well. 4. Add ghee for smooth finish of […]
