Karandi Omlate / Old Fashioned Omlette
- 11
- December
- 2008
Old Fashioned Omlette:(Country Style) Mommy has a long spoon/mini pan…..with a long handle (see picture) an iron pan! We call that ‘Thalippu Karandi’ in Tamil. Used to temper spices separately and top it above the curry/dish made. So the spices will be hot and sizzling, makes a wonderful feast, all aromatic and inviting. Since they […]
Mutton Mullu Keerai Kuzhambu
- 10
- December
- 2008
Mutton Mullu Keerai Kuzhambu: We call this greens as ‘Mullu Keerai’ in Tamil. Belongs to the same Family ‘Amaranthus’ like Araikeerai. Only thing is, it has lots of spines in the stem. The Botanical name of this greens is ‘Amaranthus spinosus’(‘spinosus’ species name signifies, it has spines). I could never buy the fact that is […]
Pickled Nutmegs
- 08
- December
- 2008
Jaadhikkai Oorugai: Nutmeg Pickle. Pickled Fresh Nutmegs. Jadhikkai Oorugai. This pickle was half the way done by my aunt Raadhai. She has already salted and soaked the sliced nutmeg in a jar. Before she intended to make pickle….I grabbed a bowl full for myself and prepared it in my way. So I didn’t get a […]
Milagu Adai / Anjeneyar Koil Thattai – Temple Food
- 08
- December
- 2008
Milagu Adai: Ulundhu Thattai. Ulundhu Otta-Vadai. Ulundhu Elladai. This is much similar to Anumaar Kovil Vadai. I have already posted Anumaar Kovil Prasaad. (Where the vadai is much moist and made with the Urad Batter). This is given as Prashaad in JallaGandeswarer Temple, Vellore Fort.(The only difference is, they use powdered urad dal). It could […]
Soraikkai Thoku – Country Style
- 07
- December
- 2008
Soraikkai Thokku:(Country Style)Bottle Gourd-Peanuts Stir Fry. Lauki Subzi. Soraikkai Kootu. My back home cook, Usha is kind of expert in making country style recipes. I cooked this under her guidance….all her recipes calls for peanuts, coconuts and back yard grown greens. When she first mentioned to add more garlic to this, I was kind of […]
Tulsi Tea
- 05
- December
- 2008
Tulsi Ki Chai: Tulsi Tea. Tulasi/ Tulsi ka Chai. Holy Basil Tea. Sacred Basil Tea. Thulasi/ Thulsi Tea recipe. The Botanical name of this humble herb is Osimum sanctum. The plant is considered sacred by Hindus. It originated from India. Well…again there are 3 or 4 species. Except few, most of them are consumable. The […]
Halwa Candies
- 03
- December
- 2008
Halwa Candies: I always admired ‘Kaju Kathli Rolls’ & ‘Anjer Rolls’. They come in neat pop-in size. Any candy that is of pop-in size, I luv it. I used to wonder which creative person is behind these, Halwa Candies! An artist would have carved them into Guava, Strawberry, Apples, Oranges, Pears, Lemons, Mangoes…..Stared at the […]
Superior Scribbler Award
- 02
- December
- 2008
The ‘Superior Scribbler’ Award was given to me, by Yasmeen. Thank you Sweet Heart. I am truly honoured. Yasmeen I do scribble a lot, and thats why I blog!:) As all my readers know that already…hmmm…still do I qualify actually, ‘Sensible’!?…do talk about health related stuff now and then. Hoping that soemone out there must […]
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal
- 02
- December
- 2008
Paruppu Keerai Masiyal: We call this greens as Paruppu Keerai in Tamil. Botanical name of this greens is ‘Talinum cuneifolium’. It is said to have the properties to lower one’s blood glucose level. Tribal use them with care, saying it has lots of medicinal value, treating their mouth ulcer, diabetes, cough, pulmonary tuberculosis, diarrhea and […]
Mor Milagai / Sun Dried Chilies
- 01
- December
- 2008
Mor Milagai Vatral: Mor Milagai Vathal. Mor Milagai. Dahi ki Mirchi. Pacha Meerpukkai Vadiyalu. Buttermilk Chilies. Sun Dried Chilies. When I was a little kid…Mommy used to make batches and batches of Vadaams, Vatral and Appalams…stuff like that during summer vacation! I used to assist her and admire her greatly. It really used to be […]
