Karivepagu Chutney Podi / Curry Leaves Powder
- 17
- February
- 2006
Karivepilai Podi: Karivepagu chutney podi/powder. Ingredients:Curry leaves 1 large bowl fullUrad dal 2 spoonsChana dal 2 spoonsSaltDry red chilies 6-8Black/White Pepper 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoon Method: Dry toast the items mentioned….each separtely and dry-grind them into coarse powder. Serve to go with plain Mix this powder to with plain steamed rice, run a spoon […]
Coconut Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Also Known As Coconut Halwa. Naariyal Ki Halwa. Thengai Halwa. Thenga Halwa. Although Mommy never colored it, I did it for a variation. Ingredients: Coconut 1/2 kilo(finely grated) Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted) Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins) Ghee 2-3 cups White sugar 2 cups Condensed milk 1 cup Milk 1-2 cup Cardamom powder 1 spoon Method: […]
Choyote Halwa / Candied Chayote
- 17
- February
- 2006
Chow Chow Halwa:Ingredients: Chow Chow 1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCondensed milk 1 cupMilk 1-2 cupCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden […]
Poosani Halwa / Pumpkin Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Pumpkin Halwa:Poosani Halwa/Kaasi Halwa. Ingredients: Pumpkin 1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsMilk 1-2 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden spatula to […]
Candied Beets / Beet Root Halwa / Beetroot Halwa
- 17
- February
- 2006
Beet Root Halwa:Ingredients: Beet root1/2 kilo(finely grated)Cashew nuts 1 cup(slitted)Dry grapes 1 cup(raisins)Ghee 2-3 cupsWhite sugar 2 cupsCondensed milk 1 cupMilk 1-2 cupCardamom powder 1 spoon(made from its seeds alone) Method: In a wide non-stick pan, add 1 cup of ghee. Add sugar and little water up to sugar level…will be fine. Use wooden spatula […]
Egg Curry / Muttai Masala
- 17
- February
- 2006
Ingredients Hard boiled eggs 4-6, halved 3 green chilies, sliced Onion large 4,finely chopped Tomato large 2, finely chopped Garlic 8 cloves, crushed well Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Chili powder 3/4 spoon Curry leaves few Mustard seeds 1/2 spoon Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Oil 1/2 cup Method In a pan, heat oil. Add mustard, […]
Hot and Sour Chinese Soup
- 15
- February
- 2006
Also Known As: Hot And Sour Soup, Chinese Restaurant Special – Hot and Sour Soup. Ingredients: Chili Sauce 1/2 cup Corn Starch 2-4 spoons Soy Sauce 2 spoons Vinegar 2 spoons Tofu Spring Onions 2 spoons(Chopped) Mushrooms Seaweed Egg – whites Black Pepper 1 spoon Sugar 1/2 spoon A pinch ajinomoto Salt to taste 4 […]
Shammi Kebab
- 15
- February
- 2006
Shammi Kebab:(Pakistani Style) Shami Kabab. Shami Kebob. Shami Kebab.Shammi Kebab. Ingredients: 500 gms minced Mutton/I used chicken here2 Eggs white alone1 Onion3 Green Chili – chopped100 gms Bengal Gram (Chana) soaked overnight4 cloves Garlic1 tsp Cumin Seed6 Cardamoms1 ” Cinnamon1 ” grated Ginger6 PeppercornsClarified Butter (Ghee) Method:Boil minced meat with 3 cups of water and […]
Carrot Poriyal / Carrot Thoran
- 15
- February
- 2006
Other Names Carrot Poriyal. Carrot Sabzi. Carrot Koora. Carrot Podimass. Ingredients Carrot 4-6 (grated or finely chopped) Green chilies 3 fienly chopped Onion 1 small fienly chopped Salt Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Urad dal 1/2 spoon Chana dal 1/2 spoon Coconut grated 1-2 spoons Oil few spoons Method In a wide wok, […]
Iral Kara Kuzhambu / Prawns in Tamarind Sauce
- 15
- February
- 2006
Shrimps Kara Kuzhambu:(Tamizhar Style) Shrimps in Spicy Hot Tamarind Gravy. Shrimps in Tamarind Sauce. Prawns Kara-Kuzhambu. Eral Puli Kuzhambu. Eral Kara Kuzhambu. Chemmeen Theeyal. Roiyallu Pulusu.Ingredients:Prawns/Shrimps 250 gmsOnion 1 very finely choppedGarlic 8 cloves crushedTomato 1 finely choppedTamarind paste 1 spoonCurry leaves fewMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonDry red chili flakes 1 spoon(3 chilies)Fenugreek […]
