Mathi Meen Vadhakkal / Meen Perattal
- 08
- September
- 2008
Meen Vadhakkal: Mathi Meen Perattal. Fish Masala. Fish Poriyal. Chappalu Subzi. Machili Subzi. This is my friend Annie’s recipe. SHe says its quick and easy. Curry goes waste generally after when we eat fish. If your family size is too small…this will be a good choice. Ingredients: Mathi Meen(clupedae Fish) 1/2 kiloLarge purple Onions 2 […]
Thakkali Thokku – The Yum Thing
- 31
- August
- 2008
There are some winner recipes that are liked by all! And, I am sure that ‘Tomato Thokku’ would be definitely on that list. Or any tomato based dish for that matter! So, here is something, that I fix on the periodical basis! Especially during spring, when tomatoes ripe to the fullest. Ingredients: Country Tomatoes 8-10 […]
Mango Dal / Mango Pappu Chaaru
- 25
- August
- 2008
Mango Dhall:I like the way punjabis serve their talli. In their dhall…I would always find raw chopped mangoes. Something tangy in dhall will be really special. So thought of making mango-dhall today. Ingredients: Kili Mooku Manga( Raw Mango 1 large) chopped along with its thick skin, deseed. Moong Dal 1 cup Salt Turmeric pinch Green […]
Ragi Inippu Adai
- 25
- August
- 2008
Raagi Inippu Adai:(Country Style) Kezhvaragu Inippu Adai . Finger Millet Pancakes. Ingredients: Raagi flour 1 cup(finger millet/kezhvaragu)Ripe Bananas 2 largeJaggery grated 1 cupCoconut grated 4-6 spoonsCardamon powder 1/4 spoonGinger powder 1/4 spoonEgg whites 1-2Ghee for toasting. Method: Mix all the above said ingredients except ghee. Add limited water….bring this to dough. Make equal parts out […]
Siru Keerai Adai
- 25
- August
- 2008
Siru Keerai Adai: Greens Adai. Greens Pancake. I happen to read this recipe in a local Tamil Magazine….while waiting in Bank(back home). The recipe sounded so nice. I felt like trying it immediately. Ingredients: Batter:Chana dal 1 fistfulUrad dal 4 spoonsThoor dal 1 fistfulRaw Rice 1 fistfulGarlic 4 beads crushed with skinGinger 2″ gratedCoconut 4-6 […]
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 […]
