Paruppu Rasam
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- March
- 2008
Also Known As: Paruppu Thanni Rasam, Paruppu Rasam. Dal Rasam. Thakaali Rasam, Thakkali Rasam. Tomato Rasam. Ingredients: Thoor dal 1 fistful Tamarind paste 1 spoon Tomato 1 large diced Coriander leaves few Garlic with skin 8-10 cloves Dry red chilies 5 Rasam powder 1-2 spoons Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Salt Mustard seeds 1/2 spoon Cumin […]
Peerkankai Kootu / Ridge Gourd Kootu
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- March
- 2008
Ingredients:Ridge gourd 1 medium sized Thoor/ Moong/ chana dal 1/4 cup Green chilies 3 finely chopped Onion 1 finely chopped Garlic 6 cloves chopped Ginger 2″ peeled and chopped Tomatoes 1-2 finely chopped Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1/2 spoon Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Curry leaves […]
Chow Chow Poriyal / Chayote Poriyal
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- March
- 2008
Chow Chow Poriyal: Ingredients: Chow Chow 2-3 medium(deseed and chop roughly)Green chilies 3 choppedOnion 1 small chopped(optional)SaltTurmeric powder 1 pinchAsafoetida 1 pinchUrad dal 2 spoonsChana dal 2 spoonsMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: In a wide pan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds, asafoetida, urad and chana dal. Let this pop well. Add […]
Vazhikai Chips / Green Plantain Chips
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- March
- 2008
Vazhaikai Chips: Plantain Chips. Arattikaya Pakodi. Kacha Kela Ka Chips. Ingredients: Raw Plantain 1 large and slenderSaltPepper powder(fresh)Oil for deep frying. Method: Slice the plantains into thin slices. Leave them in cold water until cooking/frying. Now heat oil in a frying pan. When the oil is smoky hot…fry few slices till crisp. Fry only few […]
Bulb Onion Sambar
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- March
- 2008
Bulb Onion Sambar:Though we never make ‘Onion Sambar’ at home…..we use plenty of onion and garlic in other dishes! But its kind of common to make ‘onion sambar’ in Tamil Nadu….when we run out of Veggies in the pantry. I don’t know my Mommy never intended to make plain sambar, onion or tomato sambar. Even […]
Achaari Prawn Masala
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- March
- 2008
Achaari Shrimps: Ingredinets: Shrimps/Prawns 1 cup(deveined and shelled – i prefer tail fins-on)SaltLemon juice 1-2 spoonsDash of asafoetidaDash of fenugreek powderDash of mustard seeds powderDash of coriander seeds powderDash of turmeric powderDash of chili powderSesame oil few spoonsFried curry leaves to garnish(optional)Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon(optional) Method: In a small skillet, heat oil. Add mustards and […]
Pumpkin Sambar
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- March
- 2008
Winter Melon Sambar: Vellai Poosani Sambar. Kalyana Poosanikkai Sambar. Ingredients: Winter Melon 1 small(peeled, cored n chunked)Thoor Dal 1 cupOnion 1 largeTomato 1 largeSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonSambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoonsTamarind paste 1 spoonGhee or oil few spoonsCilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry […]
Kollu Rasam / Horse Gram Rasam
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- March
- 2008
Horse Gram Tomato Rasam: Kollu Thakkali Rasam. Ulava Chaaru. Ingredients: horse gram 1 cupTomatoes 4 choppedTomatoes 4 pureedGarlic 10-15 crushedDry red chilies 6 flakedSaltTurmeric pwoder 1/4 spoonRasam powder(home made) 2 spoonsMustard seeds 1/4 spoonWhole pepper 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves 1 twigCilantro leaves to garnish fewSesame oil few spoons. Method: Soak a […]
Baked Fish
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- March
- 2008
Baked Red Fish: Ingredients: Fish fillets(no choice – tilapia again!)Red peppers 3-4Country garlic 7 beadsSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonTomato puree 2 spoons(optional)Lemon juiceSesame oil few spoonsSesame seeds to garnish. Method: Crush and bruise garlic and red peppers, using a mortar and pestle. Now wash and clean fish fillets(i prefer skin-on fillets) Rub-in the above mixture to […]
Taro Roots Puli Kuzhambu
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- March
- 2008
Taro Roots Kara Kuzhambu:Ingredients: Taro Roots 4-6 sliced/cubed Cricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind paste Red onion 1 large finely chopped Garlic 1 large peeled and semi crushed Tomato 1 large chopped Jaggery or brown sugar 1 spoon Salt Turmeric powder 1/2 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Rice powder 1 spoon […]
