Pistha Mittai
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- November
- 2008
Pistachios Candy: Pistha Halwa. Pista Halwa. Pista Candy. Ingredients:Pistachios nuts 1 bowl fullMilk 1 cupSugar 1 bowl fullGhee 1 cup. Method: Soak shelled nuts in luke warm water for 20-30 minutes. Then peel their fine skin. Blend this nuts with milk to a thick puree. In a non-stick pan add ghee. Try to maintain the […]
Perrandai Thovaiyal
- 14
- November
- 2008
Pirandai with leaves and flowers. Pirandai in Wild – Vellore Mountain. Perrandai Thovaiyal There is new wing of studying ethnic herbs and concoctions (Medico-Ethnobotany/ Ethnobotany / Ethnobiology). The Tribals, Natives, Witch doctors, Shamans, Ayurdeva, Siddha, Unani doctors….have been practising this for centuries.(Medicine is always practising….and never studying…..for eg: the result won’t be repeated with everyone….certain […]
Muyal Kari Kuruma
- 13
- November
- 2008
Rabbit Spicy Qorma: Rabbit Qorma. Rabbit Curry. Rabbit Kuzhambu. Rabbit Korma. Rabbit Stew in Indian way. For Game lovers simple Hare/Rabbit recipe! Rabbit meat infused with rich Indian spices. There are 2 types of rabbit meat available in the market….wild-hunted and domestic-slaughtered! I prefer bred for meat rabbit! If I ever witness a rabbit being […]
Awards and Tagging!
- 13
- November
- 2008
Purva N33ma has passed this Award to me! Thank you so much for considering me! I am truly honoured!:) I would like to share this award with Fellow Hard Working Blogger Friends: Viki Xavier Dibs Anjum Pavani Srikanth Rajeswari Vijayanand Kitchen Flavours Divya Vikram Kay Priya Sukanya Ramkumar Neha Jaishree Congrats Y’ll.
Appala Kootu
- 12
- November
- 2008
Appala Kootu: Pappad Ka Subzi. Appalam Kootu Curry. Alu-Pappad ka Subzi. This is my Brother’s favorite dish. Whenever he visits India…Mommy will make these for him! During my recent visit to my homeland, I made it for a change! Hope he liked it!? The side dish goes well with traditional Tamil Nadu made Vatha Kuzhambu. […]
Iyengar Vatha Kuzhambu
- 12
- November
- 2008
Vatha Kuzhambu: Not a big fan, but make it occasionally for guests! Ingredients: Manathakkali Vathal – 1 fistful Tamarind lemon sized ball Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Chili powder 1 spoon Jaggery gooseberry size Rice flour 1-2 spoons Sesame oil 1/2 cup. For Seasoning: Mustard seeds 3 -5 Spoons Curry leaves 1 large bowlful Asafoetida 2 […]
Tomato Coconut Rasam
- 12
- November
- 2008
Other Names Arathu Vitta Rasam. Tomato Rasam, Tomato-Coconut Rasam. Thakkali Tenga Rasam. Mysore Rasam. Ingredients Country Tomatoes 5 Garlic 1 whole head Dry chilies 6 Peppercorns 1/2 spoon Cumin /2 spoon Curry leaves few Salt 1 tsp jaggery Turmeric 1/4 spoon Coconut grated 6-10 spoons Mustard 1/4 spoon Cumin 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Curry […]
Award & MeMe
- 11
- November
- 2008
Ramya Vijaykumar N33ma Gita passed this award to me! Thank you so much guys. And should I be really talking about me???? Don’t leave me alone….I insist to post 7 MeMe to all the award winners!!! 7 Things I Say More Often: Oh Really! Amazing! I am Wondering…. I don’t really care! Dad, Daddy, Daddy […]
Chicory Leaves Fritters
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- November
- 2008
Kasini Keerai Bonda: The Botanical name of this greens is Cichorium intybus. Common English name is chicory leaves. Yeah….the roots of it….is powdered and used in coffee(my fav’). We call it Kasini keerai in Tamil. Some of its Uses: It balances pitta and kapha. Cures chronic and deep-rooted fevers. Purifies and improves blood circulation. It […]
Beets n Peanuts Spicy Fry
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- November
- 2008
Beet Root Vepudu: Beet Root Poriyal. Beet Root Koora. I am glad to see these wonderful veggies grown my Amish People nearby at my town….there are several Amish settlements at Pontotoc and Panola county. The beets are so fresh from the garden and they charged me only 40 cents a pound!:) But this was cooked […]
