Cucumber Chutney
- 01
- August
- 2007
Cucumber Chutney: Cucumber Dip. Keera Chutney. Keerakai Chutney. Vellari Chutney. Vellarikkai Chutney. Ingredients: Cucumber 1 Green chilies 3Coconut grated 1 cup(i used frozen here)Salt Sesonning: Oil few spoonsMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonChana dal 1 spoonUrad dal 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonGreen / red chilies 1Curry leaves few. Method: Peel the cuccumber and core it […]
Sheer Kurma / Semiya Payasam – Muslim Style
- 01
- August
- 2007
Also known as: Vermicelli Payasam. Semiya Payasam. Saffron Infused Vermicelli Pudding. Ingredients: 1 cup fine vermicelli 1/2 c sugar 2 c milk 1 c condensed milk kewra essence saffron strands ghee sliced almonds Method Soak 1/4 spoon of saffron in 2-4 spoons of milk and wet-grind the same. In a hot pan, add sugar and […]
Turkey Masala / Vaankozhi-Dhaniya Masala
- 03
- July
- 2007
Coriander Turkey Chops: Dhaniya Flavoured turkey Masala. Van-kozhi Dhaniya masala. Van-Kozhi Malli Masala. Ingredients: Turkey breast – 500 grams (chopped to bite size)Cinnamon sticks 1-2Cloves 3Coriander seeds 1-2 fistfulPearl onion 4 – gratedGarlic 3 cloves mincedGinger 2″ gratedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonsChili powder 1/2 spoonOil few spoonsCoriander leaves 1 cup – garnish. Method: Chop down the turkey […]
Capsicum Vepudu
- 03
- July
- 2007
Capsicum Vepudu: Bell Pepper with Peanuts Fry. Capsicum with Groundnut Fry. Kodai-Milagai/ Kudai-Milagai Verkadalai Poriyal. Simla Mirch ka Sabzi. Simla Mirch aur Phalli Ki Sabzi. Mirchi Vepusu. Ingredients: Bell peppers 4 or 5 largePeanuts/groundnuts – 1 cup (without shells)Dry red chilies 10-15SaltTurmeric powder ¼ spoonGround nut oil – 1 cupMustard seeds 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 […]
Papaya Salad – No Cooking Recipe, Hehe:)
- 03
- July
- 2007
Papaya Salad: Papaya has an enzyme clled ‘Papain’ in it. Its a protein digesting enzyme….so taking papaya will be a treatment to indigestion and heartburn. This digestive enzyme increases the digestive flow and tone the stomach and diectly soothe heartburn! So once upon a time…when I was a little kid, I hated this fruit from […]
Chicken Rotisserie – Saffron Infused
- 01
- July
- 2007
Saffron Infused Whole Cornish Hen Roast:Whole Cornish Hen 1 For Injecting: Syringe 1 SaltSaffron 1/2 spoon Chili powder 2 pinchLemon juice dilutedSesame oil few spoons. For Marination: Dry mint leaves 1-2 spoonsLemon JuiceSaltSaffron 1/4 spoonChili power 1 spoonGround black pepper 5-7 turns in pepper millGaram masala powder 1/4 spoon – optional Method: Wash and clean […]
Pavakkai-Vengayam Poriyal
- 01
- July
- 2007
Bitter Gourd Onion Poriyal: Ingredients: Bitter Gourd 4 small – choppedOnion 4 medium – choppedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonCoriander seeds powder 1/2 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonOilf ew spoons. Method: In a pan, heat oil. Add mustards and wait till it pops. Then add onion and fry real good. Add bitter gourd too and […]
Malai Kofta Curry
- 01
- July
- 2007
Malai Kofta Curry: When I was in Delhi….my friend Siva was crazy about Koftas. He used to eat dry koftas as lunch. He says…he liked to eat kofta before they make it soaking wet in the curry. Hmmmmm taste differs! So they make this ‘Malai Kofta Curry’ at our Hostel….only on special ocaasions. And our […]
Cous Cous Pilaf
- 01
- July
- 2007
Ingredients 1 cup cous cous 2 green chilies, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 tomato, sliced 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 10 cashew nuts 1 bay leaf 3 cloves 1 cinnamon stick 2 cubes butter Method In a wide wok, melt butter and add the spices. Fry cashew nuts in the same oil till golden color. Followed […]
Cucumber Uthappam
- 01
- July
- 2007
Cucumber Uthappam: Cucumber Oothappam. Cucumber Dosai. Cucumber Dosa. Ingredients: Dosai Batter 1 cupGreen chilies 3 – finely choppedCucumber 1 small – peeled & choppedCilantro leaves fewSaltYogurd 1 cupSesame oil/Ghee 1 cup. Method: Mix all the above said ingredients togather except oiL. Mix thoroughly. Heat a tawa/griddle. Sprinkle a spoonfull of ghee/oil. Make a thick pan […]
