Yam Subzi
- 08
- February
- 2009
courtesyhttp://forum.mikroscopia.com/uploads/post-114-1117915832.jpg Senaikizhangu Mandi: Senai Kizhangu Masala. Senai Kizhangu Thokku. Yam Poriyal. Yam Koora. Senai Kizhangu Poriyal. I know some of you might be wondering…why Yam, Collacassia, Taro roots and Few other modified roots(vegetable) prick our throat, when undercooked or even pricks our palm(while cleaning & chopping). I already mentioned about it in my previous posts…but […]
Neeraagaram
- 07
- February
- 2009
Neer + Aagaram = Water based Food. This is the simple man’s food, now forgotten by this convenient driven world. In a Tropical country like India and especially South India…to beat the heat, people often practice all sorts of things. And food habits becomes a culture after considerable period! The availability of sources and weather […]
Mutton Snow Peas Korma
- 06
- February
- 2009
Mutton With Snow Peas Korma: Indian Broad beans with Mutton – Korma recipe. Avaraikkai Mutton Kuruma. Snow peas with Meat. Chikudukai Mutton Curry. Bakla-Mutton Curry. There is nothing much to say…I love Avaraikkai! In fact when I was a kid, we had ‘Avarai kodi’ in our garden. They flourish too quickly. Each vine gives out […]
Ivy Gourd Leaves with Lentils
- 05
- February
- 2009
Kovai Ilai Dhall: Ivy Gourd Leaves Soup. Kovai Thazhai Dhall. Kovaikkai Keerai Kothu Paruppu. Gherkins Leaves in Food preparations. Dhondakai Greens in Cooking. Tinda / Tindora Leaves in cooking. Dondaikai Koora Pappu Chaaru. Ivy Gourd is considered as weed in many parts of the world and even in India. It comes under the Cucurbitaceae family(Family […]
Award
- 31
- January
- 2009
Good Chat Friends Award: I thought I will never do this in my life, Talking!!! That too chatting!!! And online via Blog Comments!!! Wooooo, this feels so good!!! I would like to pass this interesting award to my blogger friends, those who chat a lot with me! I know the list is endless!!! Well, I […]
Kashmir Chai
- 29
- January
- 2009
Kashmir Chai:(Cold Version) Kashmir Chai calls for Saffron, Nutmeg and Almonds/Pistachios besides all the other strong spices. Makes it very unique and rich apart from other Indian Tea varieties. Saffron gives out a distinct aroma and nutmeg gives an earthy flavor. Almonds and pistachios give the crunch. Masala infused will give a spicy touch! Most […]
Tapioca Fryums
- 27
- January
- 2009
Jawarisi Vathal: Sago Vatral. Tapioca/Sago Vadiyalu/ Vatral/ Vathal/ Fryums. My mommy used to make this during summer vacation. She meticulously used to prepare boxes and boxes of Pappads, Milagu Appalm, Seeraga Appalam, Arisi Vathal, Koozh Vathal, Kai-kari Vathals…etc. All her friends and relatives used to bag her preparations after their long summer stay at our […]
Jack Fruit Nut Salad
- 26
- January
- 2009
Pala Kottai Poriyal: Jack Fruit Seeds/Nuts Poriyal. Pala Pazha Kottai Poriyal. Jack Fruit belongs to Moraceae family similar to Mulberry trees. Its native to Eastern Indian part. The Botanical name of this tree is Artocarpus heterophylla. Well its appreciated for its huge fruit…which can be shared among groups. Very thorny outer leathery shell and inside […]
Plantain Flower Qorma
- 24
- January
- 2009
Vazhai Poo Korma: This is my back home cook, Usha Nandhini’s recipe. She is a real sweet heart. Whenever I visit home…I take over the kitchen, she will be helping me around. I always take tips from her before cooking certain vegetables. Since I never get a chance of seeing most of the endemic species/Indian […]
MTR Rava Idly
- 24
- January
- 2009
Rawa Idly: (MTR style) Steamed Pancakes. Semolina Steamed Cake. Spiced Idly. Spicy Sooji Idly. MTR – Rava Idly. Well, now if I claim its MTR style rawa idly, don’t think that I opened a ready MIX MTR rawa idly packets!! MTR – Mavalli Tiffin Rooms, Bangalore is famous for this rava idly…it is said that […]
