Aval Laddu – Gokulashtami Special
- 25
- August
- 2008
One of the nicest things about Hindu homes is our festivals; we have such a variety, that there is something to suit everyone’s taste. I love the community of a festival that everyone can gather to have good time. And, about festival foods…most of the time, it can be challenging, taunting and also expensive. However, […]
Kaju Mutton Curry – Restaurant Style
- 25
- August
- 2008
Kaaju Mutton Curry: Cashew Mutton Curry. Ingredients: Mutton 1/4 kilo(boneless & cubed)Green chilies 3 slittedCurry leaves fewOnion 1 large – gratedGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonTomato puree 1 cupSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCoriander powder(optional….i didnt use any)Cashew nuts 10-15 – pasteFresh cream 1-2 spoonsCashew nuts 10-15 fried for garnishingOil/ghee few spoons. Method: Cook mutton till tender […]
Drumstick Stem Rasam
- 25
- August
- 2008
Murungai Eerkku Rasam:(Country Style) Leg pain, Joints ache…..simple home-remedy could be this rasam! Ingredients: Moringha stems 4-6 thin/thick ones gently tappedDry red chilies 5Garlic 1 whole head with skin crushedTamarind water 1 cupTomatoes 1(optional)SaltTurmric powder 1/4 spoonRasam powder 1 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonPeppercorns 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: […]
Nanju Kondran Greens Masiyal
- 25
- August
- 2008
Nanchu-Kondraan Masiyal: Tamil Names of this greens: Nanju-kondraan/ Nachu-Kondraan/ Nanchankondaan in a colloquial way! Well I searched all over the web….I could trace its Botanical or even common name in any other language. If someone know about this greens…..please write to me!!! So from the name itself…you would have got the point! Nachchu – Poison […]
Vepampoo Thuvaiyal / Fresh Neem Flower Chutney
- 25
- August
- 2008
Vepampoo Thuvaiyal: Fresh Neem Flower Thuvaiyal/Chutney. Ingedients: Fresh Neem Flowers (4-7 inflorescence)Coconut grated 1 cupUrad dal 1 fistfulGinger 1″Garlic 4 beadsPeppercorns 4Cumin 1/4 spoonDry red chilies 5-6Curry leaves fewSaltOil. Method: Carefully whither the flowers alone. Wash and set aside. In a wok, heat oil. Add pepper, cumin, chilies and curry leaves. Fry for aout 2 […]
Bombay Chutney / Besan Chutney
- 25
- August
- 2008
Kadalai Maavu Chutney: This is quick fix dip in most of the house. Just for a change! Ingredients: Bengal gram flour 1 small cup Green chilies slitted Curry leaves Onion 1 chopped Tomato 1 chopped Salt Turmeric 1 pinch Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Oil fw spoons. Method: In a bowl, add gram flour. By adding luke […]
Mutton Kofta Omlette
- 25
- August
- 2008
Mutton Kofta Omlette: Mutton Kola Urundai. Mutton Kolaurundai. Mutton Kofta. I happen to taste this recipe in Narmada Rasoi(a small Restaurant – Hyderabad). It was good! They topped 3-4 koftas on the omlette. So felt like trying it today! Ingredients: For Kofta: Minced Mutton 100 gramsGinger-garlic pasteCoriander leavesSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili 1/2 spoonCumin seeds powder 1/4 […]
Murungai Poo Soup / Moringa Flower Soup
- 25
- August
- 2008
Murungai Poo Soup: Ingredients: Moringha flowers 1 small cupGinger 1 inch choppedPeppercorns 1/4 spoonCumin 1 pinchSalt to tasteOlive oil 1 spoon. Method: Heat oil, add pepper and cumin….let it splutter well. Add ginger, fowers and a cup of water. Bring this to boil. Remove from heat. Serve warm.
Fish Sambal
- 25
- August
- 2008
Fried Fish Curry: (Restaurant Style) Meen Sambal Recipe. Machchili Sambal. Chapalu Sambal. Srilanka, Malaysia and Kerala style Sambal Recipe. Ingredients: For Fry: King Fish/ Varal Fish 1/4 kilo(cubed & without bones would be a good idea)SaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonLemon juice from a fruitEgg whites 1Oil for Shallow frying. For Curry: Green chilis 3 […]
Sweet Idly / Vellam Idly
- 25
- August
- 2008
Vellam Idly: Sweetened Idlies. Sweet Idly. I happen to taste this idly…..when I was a little kid….at my aunt’s house. She prepared this with leftover batter….to go with her picknick menu. Besides puliyodarai, lemon rice, toamto and curd rice…..this was a big hit that day! I think its a clever idea….to make kids eat! Hope…this […]
