Paneer Tomato Curry
- 09
- September
- 2008
Paneer Thakkali Kuzhambu: Ingredients: Indian Cottage Cheese 100 grams cubes/slicedOnion grated 1 cupTomatoes pureed 2 cupsGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonTamarind paste 1/4 spoonSaltTurmeeric /4 spoonCHili powder 1 spoonButter Few cubes. Method: In a wide wok, melt butter. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes. Followed by onion paste. Fry real good, maybe until its golden […]
Manathakali Kai Sambar
- 09
- September
- 2008
Manathakali Kai Sambar: Mani-thakkali Kai Sambar. Milagu-Thakkali Kai Sambar. Sukidi Kai Sambar. From the name itself it explains that these berries are very tiny. Its about the size of pepper. They are green in color and turns to purple when they ripe. Both the greens and these berries are edible. Greens….I already mentioned ‘Masiyal’ and […]
Thakkali Thokku – The Yum Thing
- 31
- August
- 2008
There are some winner recipes that are liked by all! And, I am sure that ‘Tomato Thokku’ would be definitely on that list. Or any tomato based dish for that matter! So, here is something, that I fix on the periodical basis! Especially during spring, when tomatoes ripe to the fullest. Ingredients: Country Tomatoes 8-10 […]
Jilebi Meen Kuzhmbu / Tilapia Fish Curry
- 19
- March
- 2008
Jilebi Meen – Thakkali Meen Kuzhambu:Tilapia fish is called ‘Jilebi Meen’ in Tamil. Its a river/fresh water fish. It could be easily farmed, cultivated even at Home. I had a dozen of them…when I was doing my Masters. I had my project based on this fish as well! One good thing about this is fish […]
Paruppu Rasam
- 11
- March
- 2008
Also Known As: Paruppu Thanni Rasam, Paruppu Rasam. Dal Rasam. Thakaali Rasam, Thakkali Rasam. Tomato Rasam. Ingredients: Thoor dal 1 fistful Tamarind paste 1 spoon Tomato 1 large diced Coriander leaves few Garlic with skin 8-10 cloves Dry red chilies 5 Rasam powder 1-2 spoons Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Salt Mustard seeds 1/2 spoon Cumin […]
Kollu Rasam / Horse Gram Rasam
- 11
- March
- 2008
Horse Gram Tomato Rasam: Kollu Thakkali Rasam. Ulava Chaaru. Ingredients: horse gram 1 cupTomatoes 4 choppedTomatoes 4 pureedGarlic 10-15 crushedDry red chilies 6 flakedSaltTurmeric pwoder 1/4 spoonRasam powder(home made) 2 spoonsMustard seeds 1/4 spoonWhole pepper 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves 1 twigCilantro leaves to garnish fewSesame oil few spoons. Method: Soak a […]
Kathirikai Thakkali Kuzhambu
- 08
- October
- 2007
Also Known As: Kathirikkai Thakkali Kuzhambu, Brinjals in Rich Tomato Sauce. Brinjal Tomato Curry. Eggplants in rich Tomato Gravy. Ingredients: Eggplants 6-8 Red onion 1 chopped Garlic 1 crushed Tomatoes 1 chopped Tomatoes 3 puree Jaggery 1 spoon Salt Turmeric 1/2 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Rice powder 1 spoon Sesame oil 1 cup Mustard […]
Thakaali Saadham – Country Style
- 13
- September
- 2007
Also Known As: Thakaali Saadham. Tomato Rice. Thakkali Saadham. Tomato Bath. Ingredients: Raw rice 1 cup Green chilies 3, sliced Garlic 5 pods, minced Onion 1 medium, finely chopped Tomatoes 5, crushed Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp Chili powder 1-1 1/2 tsp Chana dal 1 tsp Urad dal 1 tsp Asafoetida 1/4 tsp Curry leaves […]
Tomato Punch
- 02
- August
- 2007
Tomato Punch: Thakkali Juice. Ingredients: Tomato 1 large Pineapple chunks 6 cubesOrange juice – freshly squeezed from 2 fruitsLemon juice from 1 fruitSugar as per taste. Method: Peel the tomato skin off(after leaving it in warm water for 4-6 minutes) Core them if you hate seeds in your drink. If you are using organic veggetables…retain […]
Cous Cous Tomato Bath
- 02
- August
- 2007
Cous Cous Tomato Bath:Ingredients:Cous cous (pearl/fine) 1 small cup Roma tomatoes 2 Cloves 3 Cinnamon sticks 1 Dry parsley leaves 1/4 spoon Garlic powder 1 spoon Olive oil 4 spoons Parsley leaves to garnish(substitute with cilantro leaves). Method: Core the tomatoes and chop the fresh alone. Set aside. Heat oil in a pan, add cloves […]
