Manathakali Kai Masiyal / Black Nightshade Berries Chutney
- 29
- December
- 2010
Manithakali Masiyal:(Country Style) Ingredients: Black nightshade berries 1 cup Thoor Dal 1 small cup Green chilies 6 Garlic 6-7 beads Onion 1 medium Tomatoes 1-2 Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Tamarind paste 1/4 spoon Oil few spoons. For Seasoning: Thallipu Vadagam 1 spoon Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Fenugreek seeds 1 pinch […]
Methi Kofta Kadhi: Vendhya Keerai Kola Urundai Mor-Kuzhambu. …so nothing much to rant today, please…don’t ask me, how did I arrive at this dish! Kind of hectic week, with million commitments(that need to be attended in split second), lots of chores at home and above all’ topped with severe yard work! This summer is pretty […]
Pathra:(Maharashtra Style) I knew, I was going to try this recipe sooner or later. The recipes for Authentic Alu Wadi / Pathra have been floating around the blogosphere for a while. And I couldn’t wait to try them myself. As soon as I saw these Fresh Yam Greens in the International market, I convinced myself […]
Methi Muthiya – Fenugreek Greens Kebab
- 09
- June
- 2010
Green Leafy Vegetables Kebab:Steamed Greens Kebab, anyone? This one is freaking delicious kebab.:) I had no idea, how to include this bitter tasting greens in a dinner party. Was scratching my head for a while and googled this interesting recipe. It was quite catchy. It turned out simply rich, healthy(as I steamed and then spray-fried […]
Methi Miriyalu Annam – Therapeutic Meal
- 20
- May
- 2010
Menthulu Miriyalu Annam: Fenugreek Greens Pepper Rice. Methi Saag aur Kali Mirch ka Chaawal. Vendhaya Keerai-Milagu Saadham. Ingredients: Rice – cooked 2 cupsGreens 2-3 cupsOnions 2 slicedPeppercorns 1 fistful Cumin seeds 1 table spoonThuval dal 1 table spoonCoriander seeds 2 spoonsFenugreek seeds 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/2 spoonSalt to tasteGhee. Method: Dry toast the above mentioned spices […]
Kadugu Keerai Mor Kuzhambu: Ingredients: Mustard greens 1 bunchYogurts 4 cupsSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonOil few spoons. Wet Grind these to a Thick Paste: Pepper 1-2 spoonsGreen chilies 5Thoor dal 1 cupTomato 1Ginger 3-4 inch size. peeled.Garlic 4 -5 cloves For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonUrad dal 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonDry […]
Drumstick Greens & Peanuts – Stir Fry
- 01
- March
- 2010
Murungai Keerai Poriyal: Muringa ilai poriyal. Muringa Leaves Stir-fry. One of the best method to have bitter tasting greens is to stir-fry them with peanuts. It stops that gastric juice reflux from the tummy. As a true omnivore’ I tend to stay away from anything ‘bitter’ as much as possible (like many I guess and […]
Murg Paalak Curry
- 16
- September
- 2009
During Summer vacation…I got a strange phone call for my Cooking Class enrollment. Though I have 5 different programs to choose from, She asked me for that particular dish ‘Paalak Chicken Curry’. Later when the couple came to my class…I happened to discover, they tried this dish in a restaurant and ever since, they had […]
Methi Kitchedi
- 31
- May
- 2009
Fenugreek Greens Kitchedi: Methi Kitchedi. Vendhiya Keerai Pongal/Pulav. Menthilu Annam. Greens Kitchedi. Greens-Rice Kitchedi. When it comes to gardening, I am a lazy goose. Though planting and sowing sounds all nice…its not so easy to maintain a plant for a whole year!! So, I prefer tender greens likes this…which grows pretty fast. Just matter of […]
Drumstick Greens Usili
- 12
- May
- 2009
Murungai Keerai Usili: Moringa Keerai Poriyal. Murungai Keerai Masala Poriyal. Moringa ilai thoran(Tamil Nadu Style) Moringha oleifera is the Botanical name of this tree. We call this as ‘Murungai Keerai’ in Tamil. The leaves are rich in iron and potassium. Rich source of dietary fibre. It is an aphrodisiac plus stimulant. It has good content […]
