Snake Gourd Dal
- 08
- September
- 2008
Podalangkai Dhall Padavalankai Parippu. Potlakaye Chaaru. Ingredients: Snake/Ash GourdThoor Dal 1 cupSaltTurmeric pinchGreen chilies 3 finely choppedOnion 1 small finely choppedGarlic 6 clovs fienly choppedTomato 1 large choppedCumin seeds 1 spoonAsafoetida 1 pinchOil few spoonsCilantro leaves few. Method: In a pressure cooker, cook dal with salt and pinch of turemric in it. When they are […]
Vendhaya Meen Kuzhambu – Karapudi Meen
- 08
- September
- 2008
Vendhaya Meen Kuzhambu: Ingredients:Fish (karapudi/sudhumbu)1/2 kiloFenugreek seeds 2-4 spoonsScallion 2 choppedGarlic 1 whole peeled and crushedGinger 2″ gratedCountry Tomatoes large – 2 (made into puree/juice)Tamarind paste 2 spoonsDry Red Chilies 10-15 (Roasted and Powdered)Mustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonFenugreek seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/2 spoonThalippu Vadagam 2 spoonsDry red chilies 3 – crisply fried for […]
Mutta Idly / Egg Idly
- 08
- September
- 2008
Egg Idly: We used to have Egg Dosa in Anna University canteen for break fast. My friend Sugumar used to ask…why its always Mutta-Dosai and not Mutta-Idly. As he is a big fan of eggs…..he eats them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. He utters that whenever he is bored of dosai.All the sudden I thought….yeah […]
Quintessential Thayir Saadham – Comfort Meal
- 08
- September
- 2008
Ingredients: Raw rice 1 cup Milk 4-6 cups Yogurts 1 small cup Salt Green chilies 4 finely chopped Curry leaves few Ginger 2″ finely chopped Chana dal 1 fistful Urad dal 1 fistful Cashew nuts few Peppercorns 1-2 spoons Cumin 1/4 spoon Asafoetida 1/2 spoon Coriander leaves few chopped to garnish Sesame oil few spoons. […]
Mutton Sukka Varuval
- 08
- September
- 2008
Mutton Pickle: Mutton Chukka. Mutton Chukka Varuval. Mutton Porichadhu. Mutton Sukka. Ingredients: Mutton(Goat’s Meat) 1/4 kilo (cubed, boneless & trim the cholesterol sheets too!)Sesame oil for deep fryingGinger-garlic paste 3-5 spoonsSaltTurmeric 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonLemon juice 1 cupCurry leavesMustard 1/2 spoonFenugreek seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/2 spoon To be Toasted and Powdered each Separately:Mustard 2 […]
Pennywort Greens Chutney
- 08
- September
- 2008
Vallarai Thuvaiyal: Ingedients: Vallarai Greens 1 cup(leaves alone)Coconut grated 1 cupUrad dal 1 fistfulGinger 1″(optional)Garlic 4 beadsPeppercorns 4Cumin 1/4 spoonDry red chilies 5-6Tamarind paste 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewSaltGhee/oil. Method: Wash the greens and set aside. In a wok, heat Ghee. Add pepper, cumin, chilies and curry leaves. Fry for aout 2 minutes. Then followed by […]
Drumstick Greens Masiyal
- 08
- September
- 2008
Thulir Murungai Keerai Masiyal: I remember my Grandmother use to make this Masiyal. Generally people make poriyal out of this greens. Its weird that she makes masiyal out of it. She selects only the fresh young leaves for it. The spciality is …..she wet-grinds them in Kal-Ural/ Aattu Kal(Traditional Cut Stone’s Grinder). Ah ah Awesome […]
Paneer Pulav
- 08
- September
- 2008
Paneer Pilaf : Ingredients: Indian Cottage Cheese 200 grams cubedLong grained rice/Short grained riceFresh Thick Coconut milk 2 cupsCinnamon sticks 2Bay leaves 2White Onion 1 large thinly slicedSaltGhee 2 spoons. Method: In a pressure cooker, heat ghee. Add cinnamon and bay leaves. Followed by onions, salt and paneer. Fry them for a while. Let onions […]
Kothavarankai Poondu Poriyal
- 08
- September
- 2008
Kothavarangkai- Poondu Poriayl: Cluster Beans Subzi. Gorichikudukaya Koora. Gauvar Phalli Ki Subzi. Cluster Beans Stir-Fry. Ingredients: Cluster beans 1/4 kiloGarlic 2 whole heads – peeled and crushedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Trim the ends and side fibres from the beans. Wash and then […]
Vazhai Thandu Poriyal / Plantain Stem Vepudu
- 08
- September
- 2008
Vazhai Thandu Vepudu: Ingredients: Thick and bottom plantain stem 1Moringha Greens 1 fisful(optional) I didnt use any todayGarlic 1 whole head crushed along with skinPeanuts/groundnuts – 1 cup (without shells)Dry red chilies 10-15SaltTurmeric powder ¼ spoonGround nut oil – 1 cupMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonCurry leaves crisply fried 1 cup – for decoration. […]
