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 […]
Award and Tagging
- 24
- January
- 2009
I am thrilled to receive this Refreshing award from three of my blogger friends. Thank you Sweet Hearts. Vidhya Ann Sriharivatsan I would like to pass this award to few of my blog buddies: Asha Akal’s Saappaadu Arundhuti Usha Nandhini Vijitha
Buffalo Wings / Hot n Spicy Fried Wings
- 15
- January
- 2009
Hot Chicken Wings: Cornish Hen Wings. Fried Wings. Rock Cornish Hen – Buffalo Wings. Hot & Spicy Wings. Well, everyone knows that Buffalo doesn’t have wings, yet the name traces its origin to Buffalo(name of a place)in New York. The first recipe was created with left over chicken wings. Later the recipe underwent series of […]
Pongal Special Kadhamba Kuzhambu
- 13
- January
- 2009
Other Names Kadhamba Kuzhambu. Kadamba Curry. Kaikari Kuzhambu. Kodi-Kai Kuzhambu. Pongal Kuzhambu. Kaikari Mandi. Mixed Vegetable Curry. Navadhanya Curry. Makar Sankranthi (a.k.a Pongal, Lagori…and many different names all over India)is one of the most important festival celebrated by Hindus. Its a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. The four-day festival (according to the Tamil calendar) is usually […]
Nilgiri Chicken Korma
- 11
- January
- 2009
Nilgiri Korma: Nilagiri Chicken Korma. Neelgiri Chicken Korma. Nilgiri Chicken Korma. Chicken Cafreal. Goan Chicken Curry. Green Chicken Korma. Chicken Green Curry. Green Herbs Chicken Korma. Now don’t ask me why Nilgiri Korma is in Green Color & not in blue!!! Nilgiri literally means Blue Mountain! I happen to taste this interesting korma at Nilgiri, […]
Chicken & Vegetable Pasta Salad
- 10
- January
- 2009
Chicken Mushroom & Veggie Pasta Salad: Sometimes salad itself can be a filling meal! On a hectic day…I try to balace my salad with carbohydrate(Omega 3 enriched pasta), vegetables, both animal protein(chicken) & plant protein (mushrooms). Thats all here you go simple and complete planned food! Ingredients: Pasta 1 cup Chicken breast 1 (sliced into […]
