Non-vegetarian dishes
A Day Old Rice & Fish Curry
- 20
- May
- 2016
A day old food! Don’t trash them so quick! Its better for the second time around. Folks list a bunch of surprising health benefits of a day old rice…especially soaked in water overnight (not the refrigerated ones, okay)! Same goes for the fieriest fish curries…its much gentler the next day. What’s more? It may have […]
Clay-Pot Fish Curry – Very Earthy
- 18
- May
- 2016
I have this strange pica syndrome – an intense craving for earthy flavors! When I say…I love earthy flavors, I mean in context, of course! A real dirt that I see on the beetroot is still quite offensive! However, I beg to differ…when it comes to freshly pulled peanuts off the ground! It has got […]
Calamari Roast
- 19
- April
- 2016
I guess, some of my recipes are weirdly hard-wired! No matter what, I keep repeating the same kind of combinations(ingredients) to the different set of dishes. Does that make any sense? Even before I intend to cook a new dish…I visualize the result with my hard-wired combo ingredients…how about that! So, on the other day, […]
Fried Fish Fillet – Need Nothing More
- 20
- November
- 2015
When most of us think of Tamil Nadu, we think high tide beaches, lush paddy fields, bustling noise, movie theaters! Those thoughts may be accompanied by Ilaiyaraaja’s music all over the places your mind travels. And, if you’re primed on the food, the conversation usually begins with the mind boggling variety of tiffin items that […]
Kerala Mutta Ishtu / Egg Stew – Aroma Speaks
- 18
- November
- 2015
On the other day, out of the blue…I felt like making Kerala Style Mutta Ishtu. Memories surged like tides on a full moon night. Once I got back home, I first looked up for pairing main dish. When there was sufficient appam batter…the process for stew began. All I could feel was will this beat […]
Mutton & Carrot Soup
- 18
- October
- 2015
Its not one of those pretty sunny days, here at Carolina and an immense rain cloud hovering up…so dark and gloomy. And, I’ve not gained my lost mojo for blogging, yet. Hmmmm, lemme give it a quick whirl! Nothing much to do on a day like this, you see!! Just grab a tall mug of […]
Marinades, Brine, Rubs and Spices
- 14
- October
- 2015
Marinades, Brine, Rubs and Spices Meat, Poultry or Sea food Culinary Technique ½ tsp turmeric powder salt 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp rice powder, optional ½ tamarind paste or few tsp lemon juice For South Indian style pan-fried fish. I generally marinate them for couple of hours before frying. 1 tpp soy sauce […]
Confused Over Fish Names?
- 22
- September
- 2015
Fish Names & Identification There are almost 31,300 types (by 2011) of known fish species in the world. And, many types of aquatic animals are also commonly referred to as fish. I have grouped some of the common fish that are found in India (specifically South India). For better fish identification, use fish data […]
Badami Murg Mattar – Taste Of Home
- 08
- September
- 2015
I admit it I have been lazy. While I have been in the kitchen all the time experimenting, peeking into the computer, texting friends…but, stayed away from posting any new recipe on Kitchen Tantras. I blame it on the season. I am wonder struck by nature’s partiality to this nation, when it comes to performing her […]
Mutton Stew – Love It
- 30
- August
- 2015
Some of my all-time favorites remain, This and most certainly, That. But this recipe is a definite keeper in my secret vault of pleasurable indulgences. No doubt, the nutritional qualities of meat just excel all else, but don’t let convince you to try this out. After all, everyone needs to indulge once in a while, even if […]
