Rawa Kichadi
- 11
- November
- 2008
Rawa Kitchedi: Rawa Upma with lots of garlic! Never really appreciated rawa kitchedi/upma kind of stuff. It was one of the cruel dish they make it at hostel all the time. There were several occasions my mess bill used to be NIL. I never show up to the mess hall at all….managed to eat out, […]
Ice Apple Drink
- 11
- November
- 2008
My way: Nungu Juice. One could also eat them raw with skin-on, if it is immature and transparant. Edile Jellies with fine skin-on. Over-ripe Edible fruit…which could be also grilled. Unripe fruits…which could possibly bear 2-4 jelly fruits in each one of them. Nungu with Illaneer: Borassus flabellifer is the Botanical name of Asian Palm […]
Inspiration Award
- 05
- November
- 2008
I am glad to receive this splendid ‘Inspiration Award’ from Priya Viki Xavier Thank you so much sweet hearts. Jamie started this award and now in her own words: “This is given to bloggers whose stories and recipes inspire us. Whether it’s to eat healthier, dive back into our past to conjure up something we […]
Thakkali Meen Kuzhambu / Fish Tomato Curry
- 05
- November
- 2008
Vanjiram Meen Thakkali Kuzhambu: King Fish in Rich Tomato based Curry. Nei Meen in Malayalam, Vanjjiram or Vajjiram in Tamil. It is called ‘King Fish’ in English or better known as ‘Sear’ in South India. Its a common King Mackeral, found in Indo-Pacific sea waters. If my memory is not rusty….its zoological name is Scomberomorus […]
Mutton Milagu Kuzhambu
- 05
- November
- 2008
One afternoon…typically after a hectic day, I made this curry in minutes…didn’t use any strong spices, kept is simple! And, yes…pepper. Hmmm, the magic pepper. Oh yeah…sometimes simple is the best. Or maybe…a preoccupied mind doesn’t care for a fancy works or something! I don’t know…but, however, I can vouch on this dish…its heaven. Pure […]
Vetiver
- 03
- November
- 2008
Vetiver Water: Vetiver is closely related to other fragrant grasses such as Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus). Vetiver has been used throughout history in many different cultures for many different reasons from its healing abilities to ceremonies. Vetiver oil was used to anoint brides to bless them before entering marriage. In Ayurveda the root and essential […]
Cracked Wheat Pilaf
- 02
- November
- 2008
Gothumai Rawai Veg Pulav: Cracked Wheat Pilaf. Cracked Wheat Vegetable Pulav. Samba Rawai vegetable Biriyani. Cream of Wheat n Veggies Pilaf. When people are in diet…they often ruin it on just 1 plate of biriyani or fried food! That’s it….they will give up everything and go on binging….which ever they craved for! I don’t understand […]
Cauliflower Manchurian
- 02
- November
- 2008
Cauliflower Manchoorian: I have no clue how the word ‘Manchoorian’ came to Indianised Chinese food. Yeah…I know there is a place called Manchoorian is in China. But what it has to do with any punjabied version of ‘so called chinese food’! The original chinese people do not have anything similar to what they make in […]
Kale n Coconut Stir-fry
- 02
- November
- 2008
Kale Poriyal: Kale or Borecole is a form of cabbage (Brassica oleracea Acephala Group), green in color, in which the central leaves do not form a head. It is considered to be closer to wild cabbage than most domesticated forms. The species Brassica oleracea contains a wide array of vegetables including broccoli, cauliflower, collard greens, […]
Fried Plantains
- 02
- November
- 2008
Vazhai Kai Poriyal: Green Plantain Fry. Kacha Kela ka Subzi. I happen to taste this Awesome recipe in my Aunty’s house(Raadhai, Mylopore). She is a gifted cook! She dedicates lot of her time in cooking and exploring new meanings to old or traditional recipes. All her recipes were fabulous. I enjoyed everybit throught my stay […]
