Pavakkai Poriyal
- 19
- August
- 2007
Bitter Gourd Gojju: Pavakkai Thokku. Ingredients: Bitter gourds 2-4 SaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1 spoonJaggery lemon sizeTamarind paste 1/2 spoonMustard seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonSesame oil few spoons. Method: Chop the bitter-gourd to bite size bits. In a pan, heat oil. Add mustards and asafoetida. Wait till it crackles. Then add bitter gourd and […]
Vazhaikkai Perattal – Chettinad Style
- 19
- August
- 2007
Vazhaikkai Perattal:(Chettinad Style) Vazhaikkai Thuvattal. Ingredients: Green plantain 1 largeSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonDry red chilies 6-8Fennel seeds 1-2 spoonsThoor dal 1 fistful(or pottukadali)Poppy Seeds 2 spoonsOil few spoons. Method: In a blender powder all the above said items(except oil and plantain) Slice plantain into length wise, 2″ -3″ size pieces. Leave themin cold water until […]
Chow Chow Kootu
- 19
- August
- 2007
Chow Chow Poricha Kootu: Ingredients: Chow Chow/chayote 2 Mung dal 1/2 cup Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Ghee few spoons. To be Fried in Ghee and Wet-Ground to Paste: Ghee Black pepper 1 spoon Dry red chilies 4 Urad dal 2 spoons Coconut grated 2 spoons Cumin seeds 1 spoon For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/4 […]
Pavakkai Thokku
- 16
- August
- 2007
Bitter Gourd Thokku:(Country Style) Ingredients: Bitter Gourd 4Garlic 8-10 cloves fienly choppedPurple Onion 1 large -finely choppedTomatoes 3 fienly choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonJaggery 2 spoonsTamarind paste 1/4 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonSesame oil few spoons. Method: In a wide pan, heat oil. Add mustards and wait till it pops. Then add garlic and […]
Urulaikizhangu – Muttai Puli Kuzhambu
- 14
- August
- 2007
Potato n Eggs in Rich Tamarind Sauce: Urulai-Kizhangu Muttai Kara-Kuzhambu. Aloo n Anda Curry. Ingredients: Potaoes medium size 6-8(One can use baby potaoes/ large one cubed) Hard Boiled Eggs 4-6Cricket ball size tamarind or 1 spoon of thick tamarind pasteRed onion 1 large finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and semi crushedTomato 1 large choppedJaggery or […]
Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Payasam
- 13
- August
- 2007
Vermicelli Payasam:Version 2(Arcot Muslim Style) Semiya Payasam. Ingredients: Vermicelli (extra fine texture) 1 cupSugar 1/2 cupWhole Milk 2 cupsHalf n Half 1 cupCondensed milk few spoonsSaffron 1/4 + 1/4 spoonCordamom seeds powder 1 spoonKewra essence 1 spoonGhee/Clarified butter few spoonsCashew nuts 25Golden Raisins 25. Method: Soak 1/4 spoon of saffron in 2-4 spoons of milk […]
Alu Palak / Potatoes in Spinach Sauce
- 13
- August
- 2007
Aloo Palak Gravy: Ingredients: Potatoes 2 medium (boiled, peeled and cubed)Spinach 1 large bowl Green chilies 3 Onion 1 Ginger-garlic paste a spoonTomato puree 1 cupSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCoriander seeds powder 1 spoonGaram masala powder 1/2 spoonCumin seeds powder 1/2 spoonButter 1-2 cubes. Method: Melt a cube of butter, add chilies, onion […]
Pineapple Fried Rice – Thai Style
- 13
- August
- 2007
Mixed Pineapple Fried Rice: Ingredients: Cold Cooked Long Grained Rice 1-2 cups.Mixed Vegetables 1 cupeggs 3Bell pepper red 1 slicedPineapple diced 1 cupChicken cubed 1/2 cupShrimps 15 – tails-onMSGSoy sauce few spoonsWhite pepper few spoonsCorn Flour few spoonsSpring Onions 1 bunch to garnishAsian Sesame oil a cup. Method: In a each seperate bowl, marinate chicken […]
Vada Mor Kuzhambu
- 13
- August
- 2007
Also Known As: Vada Mor-Kuzhambu, South Indian Katte ki Kadhi. Garelu Perugu Pulusu. Medhu Vada Mor Kuzhambu. Ingredients & Method for Medhu Vadai: Urad dal 1 cup Raw rice 1 fistful Saggo powder 2 spoons Rice flour 2 spoons Salt Whole Peppercorns 1 spoons Ginger 2″ size fienly chopped Coconut 1/4 finely chopped Asafoetida 1/4 […]
Phirni / Firni / Basmati Kheer
- 13
- August
- 2007
Rice Kheer: (version 2) Rice Phirni. Chawal Phirni. Basmati Phirni or Firni. Rice Pudding. Basmati payasam This recipe was once prepared by my UnderGrad classmate Naazima. She prepared this dish for Talent show or something. I happend to taste it. Though she didnt win any prize on that day…it was appreciated by everyone. Though Basmati/Rice […]
