Chayote Sambar / Chow Chow Sambar
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- November
- 2007
Chow Chow Sambar:Chayote Sambar. Tamil Nadu Vegetable Sambar. Ingredients:Chow chow 3(peeled and roughly chopped) Thoor Dal 1 cup Onion 1 large Tomato 1 large Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Sambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoons Tamarind paste 1 spoon Ghee or oil few spoons Cilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds […]
Egg Rice Noodles
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- November
- 2007
Egg Rice Noodles: Ingredients: Rice noodles 1 boxEggs 4 largeVegetable oil few spoonsSaltWhite pepper 1-2 spoonsJalapenos 1-2 deseed, choppedScalion 1 small finely choppedGreen onions 1 bunch chopped Method: Cook rice noodles as said in the directions and wash with cold water, strain and drain it. Set aside. In a wide skillet, heat oil. Add jalapenos […]
Saffron Risotto
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- November
- 2007
Saffron Risotto: Ingredients: Italian rice/Arborio rice 1 cupVegetable broth 2 cupsSaffron 1/4 spoonMilk few spoonsSaltButter a cubeCheese 1 cup shreddedSaffron few strands to garnish. Method: Wet grind 1/4 spoon of saffron with milk and make a thick paste, set aside. In a heavy bottomed skillet, melt butter. Stir-in rice….let the rice coat oil thoroughly. Add […]
Kaju Peda / Munthiri Halwa
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- November
- 2007
Also Known As: Munthiri Halva. Cashew Nuts Halwa. Kaju peda. Ingredients: Cashew nuts 1 bowl full Milk 1 cup Sugar 1 bowl full Saffron 1/2 spoon(optional) Ghee 1/4 cup Method: 1. Soak cashew nuts in warm milk for 20-30 minutes. 2. Blend this soaked cashew to thick puree. One should add only milk while grinding […]
Celery Clear Soup
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- November
- 2007
Celery Soup: Celery Thin Soup Ingredients: Fresh Celery with leaves – 4 tender ones(pluck from the middle)Soy sauceVegetable broth(home made, low sodium) 2-4 cupsSaltWhite and black pepper to tasteButter 1/2 cube. Method: Melt butter, Add sliced celery sticks alone. Saute for few minutes. Add salt and veg broth to it. Bring this to boil. Add […]
Brussel Sprouts Poriyal
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- November
- 2007
Brussels Sprouts Salad: Mini Cabbage Salad. Ingredients: Mini cabbage/Brussels Sprouts 1/4 kiloSaltlemon juiceJalapenos 2 deseed Olive oil few spoonsBlack mustards few(optional) Method: Shredd brussel’s sprouts and set aside. Slice jalapenos too. Heat oil, crackle mustards. Add jalapenos and sprouts to it. Sprinkle salt and lemon juice. Cover and cook for 2 minutes over medium. Yeah […]
Corn Raitha / Sweet Corn Thayir Pachadi
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- November
- 2007
Corn Raita: Ingredients: Corn 1 small cup (fresh/frozen)Yogurts 2-3 cupsOil 1-2 spoons. Wet-Grind These: Cashewnuts 4-6Fresh grated coconut 3-5 spoonsGreen chilies 2-3Salt Yogurts 1/4 cup. For Tempering:(optional) Oil few spoonsMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonUrad dal 1/2 spoonCurry leaves few. Method: Steam cook corn for about 5-7 minutes. Add little salt tot […]
Potato Fritters – Southern Food!
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- November
- 2007
Potato Fritters: Ingredients: Golden potatoes 2 largeAll purpose flour 1-2 fistfulSaltWhite pepper powder 1-2 spoonsJalapenos 3 finely choppedScalion 1 small finely choppedEgg whites 2Cilantro/Parsley leaves fewOil for shallow frying. Method: Wash and pat dry the golden potatoes. Peel the skin off. Now grate the potato using food processor. Sprinkle little salt and lemon juice and […]
Kala Chana Korma / Kondakadalai Kurma
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- November
- 2007
Chana Korma: Kondaikadalai Korma. Ingredients: Brown/black small chana(garbonza)Onions 2 finely choppedTomato 2 finely choppedFresh ginger paste 2 spoonsFresh garlic paste 2 spoonsGreen chilies 3 slittedCurry leaves 3 twigsCloves 3Cinnamon 3Cardamom 3 podsFennel seeds 1 – 2 spoonsBay leaves 2Cas cas milk few spoons(2 spoons of cas cas wet ground…maybe after soaked in warm water)Fresh coconut […]
Mixed Vegetables & Cheese Rice
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- November
- 2007
Vegetable Cheese Rice: Ingredients: Arborio Rice/Italian 1 cupCarrots 1 small finely choppedPeas 1 fisfulJalapenos 1-2 finely choppedScalion 1 small finely choppedSaltWhite pepper 1 spoonBlack pepper 1 spoonCheese as per tasteVegetable oil few spoons. Method: Cook rice with little bit of salt and oil in it. Spread them in a tray to get well seperated stiff […]
