Keerai Vadai
- 26
- November
- 2006
Keerai Vadai:(Version 2) Ingredients: Spinach fresh/frozen 1 cupGreen chili 2 choppedOnion 1 small choppedCoconut grated 2 spoonsAsafoetida 1 pinchUrad dal 1 cupRice 1 fistfulSaltSoda 1 pinchPeppercorns 1/2 spoonCumin 1/4 spoonOil for deep frying. Method: Soak urad dal and rice for about 2-4 hours. Then wet-grind it to thick batter. The batter should be like a […]
Mullu-Murungai Dosai / Kalyana Murungai Dosai
- 26
- November
- 2006
Mullu-Murunghai Dosai:(Country Style) Kalyana-Murunghai Dosai.Mullu-Murunghai or Kalyana-Munghai in Tamil. Erithrina indica/orientalis/variegata – Botanical name of this tree. In Hindi they call this as ‘pangara’ hopefully(if I am not wrong!) Its commonly called as ‘coral tree’. It has ‘trifoliate leaves’ with rich red/scarlet red-bright flowers and dark brown seeds. The leaves are helpful in promoting milk […]
Gongura Pachadi – Andhra Style!
- 07
- October
- 2006
Gongoora Pickle:(Andhra Style) When I went to Atlanta….I happen to spot this greens in an international market. Yeah….under the very name ‘Gongura’! I was really excited. Thought…..maybe it doesn’t have English counter name or so. On the billing section….an African American…was holding this greens towards me with lots of surprise on her face! She asked […]
Pasalai Keerai Kuzhambu
- 05
- April
- 2006
Keerai Kuzhambu(Tamizhar Style)Greens Gravy. Hot n Spicy Greens Curry. Ingredients:Bitter Greens(Vallarai, Manathakali/Sukudi, Mudakkathaan) 1 bowl full leaves aloneOnion 1 large choppedCountry tomatoes 2-3 choppedGarlic 8-10 semi crushedGreen chilies 3 finely choppedTamarind water 1 cup(tamarind paste 1 spoon diluted in water)SaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 2 spoonsOil 1 cupMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/2 […]
Keerai Bonda
- 06
- February
- 2006
Keerai Bonda: (Spinach Bonda) Ingredients: Gram flour 1-2 cups Rice flour 2-4 spoons Salt Soda 1/4 spoon Egg white 1 Onions very finely chopped 1 cup Spinach finely chopped 1 bowl Green chilies finely chopped 1 cup Curry leaves very finely chopped 1/2 cup Coriander very finely chopped 1/2 cup Mint leaves finely chopped 1/2 […]
Pala Kura Pappu Charu / Spinach Dhall
- 02
- February
- 2006
Pala Koora Pappu Chaaru:(Andhra Style) Also known as: Spinach n Lentil soup. Pala Keerai Paruppu. Palak dhall.This is my favorite Hyderabad Hostel food. The cook used to make it really well. My Mommy never used Palak greens in cooking and she always prefer either masiyal or poriyal. So it was kind of different to me. […]
