Navarathana Kuruma:(Restaurant Style) Navarathana Korma. Restaurant Style Navrathan Korma. Ingredients: Green chili 1 mincedGinger Garlic paste 1 spoonOnion 1 large head gratedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonFood color optional(I didn’t use them)Garam masala powder 1/2 spoonAlmonds/Cashew nuts paste 1/4 cupGhee few spoonsCottage cheese/panir fried 1 cupCarrotsBeansCauliflowerPeasBell peppersTurnipsBeetsApplesPineappleMangoesCherryTomatoes Cashew nuts – friedRaisins – friedCilantro to […]
Bell Pepper Pilaf – Eating a Rainbow
- 24
- November
- 2009
Bell Pepper Pilaf: Capsicum Pilaf. Kudai Milagai Pulav. Simla Mirchi Pulav. Hot peppers, Chili peppers, Jalapenos, Habanero and Bell peppers (except that of black pepper) all the chili varieties comes under Solanacea family. They belong to the genus Capsicum. Though the term ‘Capsicum’ is meant for only ‘Bell Peppers’(heat-less species) in British English, all the […]
Bell Pepper Rice
- 01
- March
- 2009
Capsicum Rice: Kudai-Milagai Saadham, Kodaimilagai Saadham. Simla Mirchi Ki Chaawal. Simla Mirchi Rice. When it comes to anything that is named ‘Chili Peppers’, please count me in. I am all crazy for that ‘Hot Spice’! Whether you’re crazy like me or not…try to include ‘chilies’ or at least these ‘Bell peppers’ in your diet. Since […]
Chana Salad
- 26
- December
- 2008
Chana Sundal:(Marwadi Style) Mommy occasionally used to make this Chana Sundal. She said…this recipe was inspired by her business partner, Subaras Mal’s wife. Mrs.Subaras is a great cook….she used to send us over ‘Marwadi Mitthai, Soft chappathis, Cilantro chutney……’. As a kid, always appreciated her food! Wonder what? without adding any strong spices, she used […]
Capsicum Stir-Fry – Chinese Style
- 25
- September
- 2008
Capsicum Stir-Fry:(Chinese Style) My friend Tina prepared this dish on her house warming party. I gave a try! Ingredients: Green Bell Peppers(capsicum)3 or 4Soy sauce thick 1-2 heavy spoonsGinger 1″ gratedGarlic 1 bead mincedDry red chili flakes 1 spoonTeriyaki sauceHoney 1 spoonOlive oil few spoons. Soy and teriyaki sauce has enough salt already….so if necessary […]
Capsicum Dhall / Bellpepper Dal
- 13
- November
- 2007
Capsicum Dal: Ingredients: Capsicum 4 – diced /slicedThoor Dal 1 cupSaltTurmeric pinchGreen chilies 3 fienly choppedOnion 1 small finely choppedGarlic 6 clovs fienly choppedTomato 1 large choppedCumin seeds 1 spoonAsafoetida 1 pinchOil few spoonsCilantro leaves few. Method: In a pressure cooker, cook thoor dalt with salt and pinch of turemric in it. When they are […]
Bell Pepper Usili
- 11
- September
- 2007
Capsicum Usili:Ingredients: Bell Peppers Usili. Simla Mirchi ka Usili. Capsicum Usili Ingredients: Bell Peppers/capsicum 1/2 kilo(roughly chopped)Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonChana dal 1/2 spoonUrad dal 1/2 spoonCurry leaves fewGreen chilies 3 finely choppedDry red chilies 6Chana dal 1 cup(soaked in water for 20 minutes)Ginger-garlic paste 1 spoonFennel seeds 3 spoonsSalt(to grind with dal)Salt […]
Hot and Spicy Shrimps Noodles
- 24
- August
- 2007
Hot n Spicy Shrimp Noodles:(Indo-Chinese) Ingredients: Noodles 1 box(wheat based)Shrimps with tail fins on 20 numbersCarrot 1Beans 50 gramsCabbage shredded 50 gramsBell pepper/Capsicum( red/green/yellow )1Eggs 3MSG pinchSaltThick Soy Sauce few spoonsHot Sauce 1 spoon(optional)Garlic based soy sauce few spoonsAsian Red chili Paste 1/2 spoon(optional)Asian Garlic Sesame oil few spoonChinese 5 spice powder 1 spoonSpring Onions […]
Stuffed Capsicum / Stuffed Bell Peppers
- 24
- August
- 2007
Stuffed Capsicum:(Version 2) Stuffed Bell Peppers. Stuffed Simla Mirchi. Ingredients: Large Capsicum – 2 or 4Potato 1 medium size – boiled and mashedGreen chilies 3 – finely choppedGarlic 2 cloves crushedOnion 1 large – finely choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonCilantro leaves alone – few Cumin seeds 1/2 spoonMustard seeds 1/2 spoonChana & Urad dal 1/2 spoonAsafoetida […]
Veg Noodles / Chinese Veg Noodles
- 13
- August
- 2007
Fried Vegetable Noodles: Ingredients: Noodles 1 box(wheat based)Carrot 1Beans 50 gramsCabbage shredded 50 gramsBell pepper/Capsicum( red/green )1Eggs 3MSG pinchSaltThick Soy Sauce few spoonsGarlic based soy sauce few spoonsAsian Red chili Paste 1/2 spoon(optional)Asian Garlic Sesame oil few spoonSpring Onions a bunch. Method: Chop all the veggies into 1 inch size bits. Set aside. In a […]
