Dosakaya Pappu – Hearty Meal:)
- 25
- June
- 2012
Also known as: Velarikai Kothu Paruppu. Velari-Pazham Paruppu. Ripe Cucumber and Lentils Curry. Well, I got introduced to this vegetable when I was studying in Hyderabad…its one of the delicacy that they used to serve at our hostel. I never saw anyone buying ripe cucumbers in Tamil Nadu before. So, initially I was very skeptical […]
Al Naturale – Greens and Citrus Salad
- 09
- March
- 2010
I rarely zero down myself in raw-food. Its like a cycle, I need my threshold level saying, ‘ whooo, had enough and come on…its time to consume something raw, fresh, counter made, bright colored stuff. Well, I go nuts for spicy food, I am practically addicted to fried foods and quickly get carried away with […]
Aviyal – Mixed Vegetables Side Dish
- 01
- March
- 2010
Aviyal:(Kerala Style) Do you think that men cook better than women??? Hmmm, at some point and sometimes, I do feel that way. Although men are helpless (or at least in my family)!!! Cooking with my Dad is such a pain to me…slaving myself to lend him spatula, bowls, vessels, gosh…but the food turns out perfect […]
Cucumber Raitha
- 13
- November
- 2007
Other Names Cucumber Raita. Vellarikkai Thayir Pachadi. Ingredients Cucumber 2(peeled, cored and finely chopped) Green chilies, 3 – chopped Few Cilantro leaves, chopped Yogurts 2-3 cups Salt to taste Method Mix all the above together and chill the same. Serve to go with your spicy meals as a relish.
Cucumber Relish
- 12
- September
- 2007
Cucumber Relish:Ingredients: Cucumber 1 peeled, cored & finely chopped White onion 1 small finely chopped Green peppers/red peppers 1 fienly chopped Salt Turmeric 1 pich(optional) Sugar 1 pinch Toasted mustard seeds/celery seeds 1/4 spoon. Method: Bring everything togather in a bowl. Let this sit for 2 hours in fridge. Serve chilled.
Vellari Mor / Cucumber Buttermilk – Beat the Heat!
- 02
- August
- 2007
Vellari Mor:Cucumber Butter Milk. Keera Majjiga. Ingredients: Cucumber 1/2 – peeled and cored Butter milk 1-2 cups Salt as per taste Lemon juice 1-2 spoons. Method: Peel cucumber and core the seeds away. Now finely chop them. (I prefer chopping better than grating. As in grating we loose much of it water content) Now beat […]
