Kathirikai Thakkali Kuzhambu
- 08
- October
- 2007
Also Known As: Kathirikkai Thakkali Kuzhambu, Brinjals in Rich Tomato Sauce. Brinjal Tomato Curry. Eggplants in rich Tomato Gravy. Ingredients: Eggplants 6-8 Red onion 1 chopped Garlic 1 crushed Tomatoes 1 chopped Tomatoes 3 puree Jaggery 1 spoon Salt Turmeric 1/2 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Rice powder 1 spoon Sesame oil 1 cup Mustard […]
Thakaali Saadham – Country Style
- 13
- September
- 2007
Also Known As: Thakaali Saadham. Tomato Rice. Thakkali Saadham. Tomato Bath. Ingredients: Raw rice 1 cup Green chilies 3, sliced Garlic 5 pods, minced Onion 1 medium, finely chopped Tomatoes 5, crushed Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp Chili powder 1-1 1/2 tsp Chana dal 1 tsp Urad dal 1 tsp Asafoetida 1/4 tsp Curry leaves […]
Urulaikizhangu Bajji – Street Food!
- 13
- September
- 2007
Other Names Urulaikizhangu Bajji. Potato Bajji. Ingredients Potatoes 1-2 sliced thinly Gram Flour 1 cup Salt Soda 1 pinch Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Coriander seeds powder 1/2 spoon Garam masala 1/4 spoon Oil for deep frying Method In a bowl, bring all the ingredients together except oil, and potatoes. Make a thin […]
Layered Sorbet
- 13
- September
- 2007
Three Layered Sorbet: Layered Sorbet.(my way) Ingredients: Mangoes 3-4 ripe, pulpy & largeRaspberries 2 cups(fresh/frozen)Vanilla/butter pecan ice cream 1 cupSugar syrup freshly prepared 1-2 cup3 Glass bowls – 3 different sizes. Method: Remove pith and skin the mangoes, puree them. Mix with enough sugar syrup. Blend raspberries with sugar syrup and set aside aw well. […]
Shrimps Rice Noodles
- 12
- September
- 2007
Rice Noodles n Fried Shrimps: Fiery Hot Shrimps in Rice Noodles.(my way) Ingredients: Shrimps with tail fins on (25)Rice Noodles 300 gramsDry red chilies 10-15(grated into flakes)Lemon juice from 1 fruitSaltTurmeric powder 1 pinch(optional)Garlic 1 whole head – finely choppedScallion 1 finley choppedToamto 1 large – pureeSesame oil 1/4 cupGreen onions roughly chopped. Method: In […]
Vazhaipoo Kootu
- 12
- September
- 2007
Vazhai Poo Kootu: Plantain flower Kootu. Ingredients: Plantain flower 1 Thoor/ Moong/ chana dal 1/4 cupGreen chilies 3 finely choppedOnion 1 finely choppedGarlic 6 cloves choppedGinger 2″ peeled and choppedTomatoes 1-2 fienly choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonMustar seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoonsCilantro leaves few to garnish. […]
Chicken & Mango Curry – Thai Style
- 12
- September
- 2007
Chicken-Peanut-Mango Curry:(Thai Style)Ingredients: Chicken (boneles, skinless & cubed)1 cup Peanuts 1 cup (toasted, skinned and pureed) Mango 1 large(skinned, pith removed & cubed) Red peppers 2 fienly chopped Green peppers 2 fienly chopped Chicken stock 1 cup Penang red curry paste 1 spoon Fish sauce 1 spoon Turmeric powder 1 pinch Coconut milk thick 1 […]
Thai Eggplants Dal / Kathirikai Dal
- 12
- September
- 2007
Brinjal Dal: Brinjal Dal. Baingan Dal. Vengaya Pappu Charu. Ingredients: Thai Eggplants/Green eggplans 6-10Thoor Dal 1 cupSaltTurmeric pinchGreen chilies 3 fienly choppedOnion 1 small finely choppedGarlic 6 clovs fienly choppedTomato 1 large choppedCumin seeds 1 spoonAsafoetida 1 pinchOil few spoonsCilantro leaves few. Method: In a pressure cooker, cook thoor dalt with salt and pinch of […]
Artichoke Dip
- 12
- September
- 2007
Artichoke Dip:Ingredients: Artichokes firm, fresh 2 Cheese 200 grams Whole Milk 100 ml Salt pinch. Method: Remove the tough leaves and stalk. Boil the artichokes hearts, maybe add a spoon full of lemon juice and pinch of salt tot his water. When they are done soft and tender, chop them to desired size bits. In […]
Asparagus Risotto – Italian Style
- 12
- September
- 2007
Asparagus Risotto: Spring Risotto. Ingredients: Arborio Rice (Italian Rice) 1 cupAsparagus 6-9(tough ends trimmed & cut in 2″ bits)Carrot finely chopped Scallions 1-2 fienly choppedJalapenos 1 seeded & choppedRed Bell pepper 1 slicedPeppercorns 1 spoon – groundChicken Broth 2 cupsSalt to tasteParmesan cheese freshly grated 1/2 cupOlive oil few spoonsParsley/basil to garnish. Method: Cook rice […]
