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 […]
Veg Noodles / Chinese Veg Noodles
- 13
- August
- 2007
Fried Vegetable Noodles: Ingredients: Noodles 1 box(wheat based)Carrot 1Beans 50 gramsCabbage shredded 50 gramsBell pepper/Capsicum( red/green )1Eggs 3MSG pinchSaltThick Soy Sauce few spoonsGarlic based soy sauce few spoonsAsian Red chili Paste 1/2 spoon(optional)Asian Garlic Sesame oil few spoonSpring Onions a bunch. Method: Chop all the veggies into 1 inch size bits. Set aside. In a […]
Saffron Infuced Cous Cous with Chicken Tower
- 13
- August
- 2007
Cous Cous with Saffron Chicken Tower:Cous Cous-Saffron Chicken.Ingredients: For Cous Cous: Cous Cous 1 cup Salt Dry parsley 1 spoon Dried Garlic powder 1 spoon Olive Oil 4 spoons. To Garnish: Tomato 1 Cilantro or parsley leaves few. For Chicken: Chicken boneless, skinless – shredded 1 cup Cilantro leaves alone 1/4 cup Saffron few strands […]
Bhindi Achaari Curry
- 09
- August
- 2007
Bhindi Achaari Curry: Okra in Pickle Style Gravy. Vendaikkai Oorugai Kuzhambu. Lady’s Finger in Rich mustard curry. Ingredients: Whole Okra/Lady’s Finger – 12 numbersGreen chilies 3 slittedGarlic 6 cloves – pasteOnion 1 small – made into pasteTomato puree 1 cupTamarind paste 1/4 spoonSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonOil for deep frying or pan-fryingMustard Oil […]
Beet Root Poriyal
- 09
- August
- 2007
Beet Root Poriyal. Beetroot Thoran. Ingredients: Beet Roots 3 – peeled & sliced Salt Turmeric powder 1 pinch Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Chana dal 1/2 spoon Urad dal 1/2 spoon Dry red chilies 3-6 tear into pieces Curry leaves few Fresh Grated COconut 1/2 cup Sesame oil few spoons. Method: In […]
Cracked Wheat & Meat Hearty Soup / Ramzan Kanji
- 04
- August
- 2007
Wheat Meat Soup:(Muslim Style) Ramzaan Nombu Kanji. Ingredients: Cracked Wheat 1/4 cupMoong dal 1/4 cupMinced meat 1 cup(lamb or goat – but I used chicken today)Fenugreek seeds 1-2 spoonsGreen chilies 3 slittedOnion 1 small choppedGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonTomatoes 1-2 choppedCilantro leaves chopped 1/4 cupMint leaves alone 15-20SaltChili powder 1 spoonGaram masala powder 1/4 spoonCloves 3Cinnamon […]
