Paneer 65 / Paneer Pakoda
- 09
- April
- 2008
Paneer 65:Deep Fried Indian Cheese. Panir 65. Paneer Porichadhu. When I was in Delhi, I shared my room with Poorani! The girl was(yeah was)strict vegetarian back then. When ever we went out for Dinner, she’ll always order paneer 65as her appetizers. She said its vegetarian’s Chicken 65′. Although…I could’nt agree with her term, I said…it […]
Joyweed Greens Fry
- 09
- April
- 2008
Ponnanganni Keerai Poriyal: Keerai Poondu Poriyal. Keerai Kadalai Paruppu Poriyal. The Botanical name of this greens is ‘Alternanthera sessilis’. Sanskrit name is Matsyakshi. The common English name is Dwarf copperleaf/ Joyweed/ Sessile joyweed. Well…we call that “Ponanganni keerai” in Tamil. I googled some of its medicinal Value: It is body coolant. It gradually induces a […]
Nethili Meen Kuzhambu
- 09
- April
- 2008
Nethili Meen Inji Kuzhambu: Fresh Anchovies Curry. Nethili in Tamil. Kozhuva in Malayalam. Anchovy/Sardines in English. Ingredients:Anchovies 1/2 kiloScallion 2 choppedGarlic 1 whole peeled and crushedGinger 2-4″ peeled and 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 […]
Mutton Kheema Poriyal
- 09
- April
- 2008
Mutton Kheema Poriyal: Minced Goat’s Meat Poriyal. Kaima poriyal. My Mommy’s friend Shahidha aunty prepares nice kheema recipes. She makes this as a filling to go into her samosas. Kheema samosas are generally made during Ramadhaan month. I should probably post one soon!:) Well…this kheema recipe can be treated as side dish or as topping […]
Murungai Kai Pongal
- 09
- April
- 2008
Murungaikkai Pulp Pongal: Drumsticks Pulp Pongal/Rice. The Botanical name of this tree is ‘Moringa oleifera’! Both Leaves and pods are edible here. Well…talking about its pod, we call it ‘murungai’ in Tamil. Which literally means ‘twisted’. Yeah…the pod is so slender and looks like twisted one. The common name of ‘Murungaikai’ is ‘Horse Raddish Tree’ […]
Brain Fry
- 09
- April
- 2008
Moolai Perattal:(Verion 2) Brain Fry. Goat’s Brain Fry. Inspired by Madurai Muniyaandi Vilas style cooking!!! I have been to Madurai just twice in my life….but their style of mess is found even outside Madurai City! The mess has peculiar name board! Again the menu includes most of the goat’s spare parts in cooking! Like Boti, […]
Therapeutic Crab Soup
- 31
- March
- 2008
Ingredients: To be Toasted Each Separately and Powdered Together: Coriander seeds 1 fistful Whole peppercorns 2 spoons Cumin seeds 2 spoons Coarsely Wet-Grind These: Chilies 1-2 Onion 1 small bulb Ginger 1-2″ piece Garlic 2-3 beads Tomato 1 Curry leaves few Coriander leaves few To chop: Crab (with shells) Scalion 1 Tomato 1 Cilantro leaves few […]
Pidi Karunai Kizhangu Kara Kuzhambu
- 31
- March
- 2008
Pidi Karunai Kizhangu Kara Kuzhambu: Karunai Kizhangu Puli Kuzhambu. I am yet to find its English name! People often confuse this with Elephant Yam. Whereas Elephant Yam is Senai Kizhangu. Pidi Karunaikizhangu is an unique vegetable(modified root infact). It comes under Yam family! Its a slender yam….we call that Pidi Karunaikizhangu in Tamil! Pidi means […]
Nellikai Rasam
- 31
- March
- 2008
Nellikkai Rasam: Goose Berry Rasam. Amla Rasam. Nellikai Rasam. Botanical name of this tree is Emblica officinalis I always try to fix some new rasam….since ‘rasam’ is the comfort food for most of the non-vegetarians like me! Anything that is tangy…I try to make rasam out of it. Well….don’t get surprised if I fix strawberry/ […]
Nei Kozhi Varuval / Ghee Fried Chicken
- 31
- March
- 2008
Nei Kozhi: Ghee Fried Chicken. Neyyi Kodi Koora. Ghi Murg. Ingredients: Whole Chicken(bone-in, skin-on, cut into chunks)Ghee 1 cupGinger 1″ minced Garlic 4 beads mincedPurple onion 1 small bulb gratedCountry tomatoes 3 finely choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCloves 2Cinnamon sticks 1Cardamom pods 3 crushedCurry leaves to garnish. Method: In a wide wok, heat […]
