Pacha Pattani Uthappam
- 27
- September
- 2008
Peas Uthappam: Ingredients: For Batter: Raw rice 1 cupParboiled rice 1 cupUrad dal 1/2 cupFenugreek seeds 1 spoonThoor dal 1 fistfulSesame oil few spoonsYeast 1-2 spoonsSoda 1/4 spoonSalt as per taste. For Toppings: Potato 1-2(optional)Fresh green peas 1 cupSaltCumin seeds 2 spoonsGaram masala powder 1/4 spoonCumin powder 1 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCoriander powder 1 spoon(dhanya […]
Baby Corn Noodles
- 27
- September
- 2008
Baby Corn Noodles:Ingredients: Noodles 1 box(wheat based) Carrot 1 Jalapenos 4 sliced Eggs 3 MSG pinch Salt Thick Soy Sauce few spoons Garlic based soy sauce few spoons Asian Garlic Sesame oil few spoon. Method: Chop carrots and jalapenos into 1 inch size bits. Set aside. You could either cut or slice baby corn(your choice). […]
Nethili Karuvadu Saadham
- 27
- September
- 2008
Anchovy Rice: Ingredients:Dry Anchovies 1 cup fullCold Cooked rice 1 bowl fulLarge red onion 2-4 finely choppedLarge country tomatoes 2-4 finely choppedGarlic 2 whole – peeled and semi-chushedTurmeric powder 1 + 1 spoonChili powder 2 spoonsGreen chilies 5 slittedMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonChana dal 1 fistfulUrad dal 1 fistfulCurry leaves 1 cupSesame oil […]
Alu Methi Roast
- 27
- September
- 2008
Whenever I find Methi greens in the market…I feel so fresh. Its one of the refreshing lefy vegetable in my opinion. So, here is my humble recipe for it. Ingredients 1 cup fenugreek greens 2 large potatoes Salt turmeric powder 1/4 spoon chili powder 1 spoon cumin powder 1/4 spoon coriander powder 1/4 spoon mustard […]
Tomato Semiya Bath
- 27
- September
- 2008
Tomato Semiya: Tomato Vermicelli. Ingredients: Vermicelli 1 cupGreen chilies 3 finely choppedGarlic 6 cloves finely chopped & mincedOnion 1 medium finely choppedToamtoes 6 (country ones) finely choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1-1 1/2 spoonChana dal 1 spoonUrad dal 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewMustard seeds 1/2 spoonSesame oil few spoons. Method: Cook vermicelli with salt […]
Kollu Saadham
- 27
- September
- 2008
Kollu Saadham: Horse-Gram Rice Dish. Can you beleive it….horse-food is eaten by humans! There is a saying in Tamil language ‘ ellaichavanukku ellu, kozhuthavanakku kollu’…oh what a rhyming! Means….a slim person should take a diet based on sesame(it helps to put on healthy weight)and a fat amn should go on horse-gram diet(yeah it helps to […]
Capsicum Stir-Fry – Chinese Style
- 25
- September
- 2008
Capsicum Stir-Fry:(Chinese Style) My friend Tina prepared this dish on her house warming party. I gave a try! Ingredients: Green Bell Peppers(capsicum)3 or 4Soy sauce thick 1-2 heavy spoonsGinger 1″ gratedGarlic 1 bead mincedDry red chili flakes 1 spoonTeriyaki sauceHoney 1 spoonOlive oil few spoons. Soy and teriyaki sauce has enough salt already….so if necessary […]
Tofu Curry
- 09
- September
- 2008
Tofu Curry: Ingredients: Tofu 100 grms cubedOnion 1 small gratedOnion 1 smal choppedGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonTomaots 2 pureeTomato 1 choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonOil few spoonsCilantro few leaves. Method: In a pan, heat oil. Add onions(both grated and chopped)fry real good! Maybe add little salt to hastent he process. Now add ginger-garlic paste […]
Thala Kari Perattal – Chettinad Style
- 09
- September
- 2008
Thala Kari Perattaal: Goat’s Head Masala. Crown Curry. This is again Ponnusamy Chettinad Restaurant’s special dish. One of the country style recipe. Ingredients: Goat’s head 1 Ginger 2″ gratedGarlic 6 beads mincedSaltTurmeric pwoder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonPepper powder 2-4 spoonsCurry leaves Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonOil few spoons. Method: Ask you butcher […]
Manathakali Kai Kara Kuzhambu
- 09
- September
- 2008
Manathakkali Kai Kara-Kuzhambu: Ingredients: Manathakkali Berries (fresh 1 cup)Cricket ball size Tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large choppedJaggery or brown sugar 1 spoonSaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonRice powder 1 spoonSesame oil 1 cupMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 […]
