Gulab Jamun
- 11
- March
- 2008
Also Known As Gulab Jamun. Jaamun. Zeera Jamun. Ingredients Milk Solids (khoya) or milk powder 1 bowl Whole milk – just 1/2 cup for making dough Ghee/clarified butter for preparing dough Rose essence / Saffron essence Cardamon pods 2, powdered Sugar 3 cups for making syrup Ghee for deep frying Method Prepare a strong sugar […]
Brussel Sprouts Varuval
- 11
- March
- 2008
Brussels Sprouts Karaari: Mini Cabbage Poriyal. Ingredients: Brussels Sprouts 1/4 kilo halvedSaltTurmeric power 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonChaat masala 1/4 spoonOil few spoonsLemon juice 1 spoon. Method: Steam cook sprouts for about 7-10 minutes. Heat oil in a wide wok. Add semi-done halves and stir-fry for few minutes. Add salt, turmeric, chili and chat masala […]
Paruppu Rasam
- 11
- 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
- 11
- 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
- 11
- 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
- 11
- 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
- 11
- 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
- 11
- 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
- 11
- 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
- 11
- 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 […]
