Amaranth Greens Masiyal
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- March
- 2008
Arai Keerai Masiyal: Botanical name of this greens is ‘Amaranthus tritis, we call that ‘Arai Keerai’ in Tamil. Aaku Koora in Telugu, My Telugu is rusty…so not pretty sure! Well….we make ‘masiyal’ out of it, either by adding cooked thoor dal/ without it. One good thing about this masiyal is….we use ‘earthern pot’ to wet-grind […]
Thai Yellow Chicken Curry
- 13
- March
- 2008
Thai Yellow Chicken Curry: Thai Style Yellow Chicken Curry. Ingredients: Chicken 100-200 grams(cubed, boneless and skinless )Peanut paste 1 table spoonGinger 2″ peeled and slicedGarlic 2 slicedThai yellow curry paste 1 spoonTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonGreen pepper 2 choppedRed pepper 2 choppedCoconut milk thick 2 cupsPeanut oil 1 table spoonCilantro leaves a bunch to garnish. Method: […]
Kollu Thuvaiyal / Horse Gram Chutney – Kovai Special
- 12
- March
- 2008
Other Names Kollu Thuvaiyal:Kollu Paruppu Thuvaiyal. Horse gram thuvaiyal. Ulava Pachadi Ingredients Horse gram 1 cup Whole black pepper 3-4 Dry red chili 3-4 Garlic 4-5 cloves Coconut 3-5 pieces Salt For Seasonning Sesame oil few spoons Mustard seeds 1/2 spoon Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Urad dal 1/2 spoon Asafoetida 1/4 spoon Dry Red Chilies […]
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
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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 […]
