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 […]
Baked Fish
- 11
- 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
- 11
- 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 […]
Strawberry Crepes
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- March
- 2008
Strawberry Crepes: Ingredients for Basic Crepes: Eggs (jumbo eggs) 3Whole milk 1 and 1/2 cupAll purpose flour 1/2 cupSalt pinchButter 4 cubes – melted. Ingredients for Filling: Sugar – granulated 1 cupStrawberries – hulled n thinly slicedHeavy whipping cream – a dallop Confectioners sugar to drizzle. Method: Blend all the basic crepe ingredients in a […]
Cauliflower Korma
- 11
- March
- 2008
Cauliflower Korma: Ingredients: Cauliflower 1 small head(blanched and cut into florets) Onions 2 finely chopped Tomatoes 2 finely chopped Fresh ginger paste 2 spoons Fresh garlic paste 2 spoons Green chilies 3 slitted Curry leaves 3 twigs Cloves 3 Cinnamon 3 Cardamom 3 pods Fennel seeds 1 – 2 spoons Bay leaves 2 Cas cas […]
Raspberry Juice
- 10
- March
- 2008
Raspberry Thin Juice:Ingredients: Raspberry 1 cup(fresh/frozen) Sugar 6 spoons Crystal clear water/Soda 4 cups. Method: Blend and puree’ raspberyy. Filter it to remove seeds(optional) Add sugar and make up with soda/water. Serve chilled.
Nandu Kuzhambu – Crab Masala
- 10
- March
- 2008
Also Known As: Nandu Curry, Kekda Curry. Curried Crabs. Nandu Milagu Kuzhambu. Ingredients:King Crab – legs 1/4 kilo(with shell) Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1/2 spoon Oil few spoons.To be Fried in Little Oil n Made into Paste: Onion 1 Ginger 2″ Garlic 3 beads Toamtoes 2-3 Oil few spoons. To be Toasted […]
Eggplants Rice / Brinjal Rice
- 10
- March
- 2008
Anti-Oxidant Rich Purple Eggplants: Fiery Hot Egg-plants Rice: I have seen ladies skinning their eggplants! I don’t think its a good idea. See Veggie’s skin itself is a natural barrier against nutritional loss. And most of the vitamins and minerals lie close to the skin or on the outer skin!!! Moreover such a bright colored […]
