Gongura Annam – The Cooking Saga
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- December
- 2014
My cooking saga is complete for the century! Yes, I mean…I am done for the day. Actually…two days!! Well, who is counting…lemme say at least for a week, okay! I cooked enough intentional leftovers food to be later treated as real deal for the next couple of days or more! Isn’t that something! So, now…I intend to […]
Yu Choy Stir Fry – Go Green
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- December
- 2013
I am pumped up with shopping these days! Oh yeah, I have found a nice farmer’s market in my area. So, its lot of fun to visit there every weekend. I know, I know…bit weird choice, but it brings immense happiness to bargain and shop, you see. And, I couldn’t resist buying fresh produce these […]
Methi Poori – Delightful Brunch
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- December
- 2013
Looking back, it was one of the best brunch I have ever made! It was a cold winter day…like any other boring weekend, I had all those predictable errands to run! Yet, I managed to cook this dish! Well, its a strange choice for a midday meal, I admit! But, guess what? It turned out […]
Meetha Paan Beeda – Innocent Kid-Friendly!
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- May
- 2013
Also Known As Beeda, Sweet Beeda, Meetha Paan Beeda. Supari Paan. Thambulam, Vetrilai, Vethalai, Killi or Tambulam, Sireh (Malay), Sirih (Indonesian), Suruh (Javenese), Mark (Lao). In India, offering a paan (betel leaves) has numerous meanings: it is an honor if presented to guests; it is a gracious hospitality when served after a festival meal; it […]
Vendhaya Keerai Kuzhambu
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- March
- 2013
Also Known As: Methi Curry. Fenugreek greens Curry. Menthilu Pulusu. My weekdays routine are quite predictable…I call my Dad and check on my Mom’s health status!! The conversations between us may be mind blowing though…we really talk for hours, with jumping topics from politics to current issues! Most likely, I happen to re-kindle all those […]
Gongura Pachadi – There’s No Taste Like Home!
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- December
- 2012
Gongura Pachadi There is something about home made ethnic food, its nutritious, delicious and most importantly rekindles the nostalgic past! If you are like me, am sure this humble pachadi will comfort you after a long working day. Not all traditional recipes are hard to prepare…it doesn’t calls for a bulk of ingredients, special cooking […]
Keerai Poricha Kootu – Comfort In A Bowl!
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- May
- 2011
Greens in Lentils and Coconut Based Curry: Other Names: Greens Olan. Green leafy vegetables in Lentils and Coconut Based Curry. When I was growing up, green leafy vegetables used to be a quintessential part of our daily diet! Upon hitting the age – teen, my food preferences centered around…with heavy dose of spice, restaurant delights, […]
Saag Gosht: Other Names: Gosht Saagwala. Mutton Varuval – Pasalai Keerai Masiyal. Fried Goat’s Meat in Rich Creamy Spinach based Curry. Mutton with Spinach Sauce. Lamb in Spinach Sauce. Ingredients: For Mutton Goat’s meat – 1/4 kiloCoriander seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonGaram masala 1/4 spoonSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonOil few spoons. For Saag […]
Greens Thoran: I am not sure, what kind of greens these are!!! Found them lying in International market, untouched by many! I confidently bagged them with care, and once again, Mom’s recipe helped me to creative this delicacy! Regarding wild/domesticated greens…wash them several times in running water and let the greens sit in water filled […]
Arai Keerai Sambhar: Ingredients Greens 1 bunch – cleanedGreen chilies 3 slicedGarlic 4 crushedOnion 1 large choppedTomato 1 large choppedChick peas/chana dal 1 cupThuvar dal 1 cupSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonSambhar powder 1 spoonTamarind paste 1/4 spoon For Tempering: Oil few spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves few. Method: Cook […]
