Rawa Pongal
- 11
- February
- 2006
Sooji Pongal: Rava Pongal. Semolina Pongal. Sooji Pongal. Bombay Ravai Pongal. Ingredients:Sooji or Bombay rawa 1/2 cupWhole black peppercorns 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonCurry leavesCashew nuts 10Ghee/butter 1-2 cup. Method:In a pan heat a cup of ghee and add cashew nuts. Fry them till reddish brown. Set aside. In the same ghee fry curry leaves…till […]
Vengaya Chutney / Onion-Fennel Chutney
- 11
- February
- 2006
Som Chutney:Ingredients:Onion 2 dicedTomato 2 dicedGarlic 5-6 cloves choppedRipe red chilies 2-3 choppedFennel seeds 2 spoonsMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonChenna dal 1/2 spoonUrad dal 1/2 spoonDry red chilies 2-3Curry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method:Roast the fennel seeds and powder them. In a pan heat few spoons of oil and add onions, tomato, garlic […]
Pachai Payiru Kadaisal – Comfort Meal
- 09
- February
- 2006
Other Names Green Mung Dhal. Hara Mung Dhall. Pacha Payir Masiyal. Green Gram Dhall. Ingredients 1 cup green gram – soaked overnight 1 onion, chopped 3 green chilies, chopped 5 cloves garlic, chopped 1 large tomato crushed 1 Tsp tamarind water salt to taste pinch of turmeric powder few tsp oil 1/2 tsp cumin seeds […]
Cashew Nuts Pakoda
- 06
- February
- 2006
Cashew Pakora:Jidi Pappu Pakora. Munthiri Pakoda. Kaaju Ki Pakodi. Ingredients: Cashew nuts 1 bowl full(don’t split them…use only full pods)Gram flour 2 cupsGhee 1/4 cupSoda 1/4 spoonSaltOnions thinly sliced 1 bowlGreen chilies chopped thinly like sticks 1 cupCurry leaves 1 cupGinger- garlic paste 1/2 cupOil for frying. Method: In a wide tray have your gram […]
Onion Pakoda – Hotel Style Vengaya Pakoda
- 06
- February
- 2006
Onion Pakora: Pyaas Ki Pakodiya`n/Pyaas Pakoda/Venghaya Pakoda/Ulipaayalu Pakora.Though it sounds easy….only an experianced cook can make great pakoras. Stick to this short method….if you really like it.Ingredients:Gram flour 2 cupsGhee 1/4 cupSoda 1/4 spoonSaltOnions thinly sliced 1 bowlGreen chilies chopped thinly like sticks 1 cupCurry leaves 1 cupGinger- garlic paste 1/2 cupOil for frying. Method:In […]
Beet Root Masala Poriyal
- 06
- February
- 2006
Beet Root Masala: Ingredients: Beet root 3Green chili 1 deseed – choppedOnion 1 finely choppedTomato 1 – pureeSaltTurmeric pinchChili powder 1 spoonMustard 1/4 spoonCilantro to garnishOil few spoons. Method: Peel and chop beet root, set aside. In a wok, heat oil. Crackle mustard and chilies, add onion and fry real good. Followed by tomato puree […]
Keerai Bonda
- 06
- February
- 2006
Keerai Bonda: (Spinach Bonda) Ingredients: Gram flour 1-2 cups Rice flour 2-4 spoons Salt Soda 1/4 spoon Egg white 1 Onions very finely chopped 1 cup Spinach finely chopped 1 bowl Green chilies finely chopped 1 cup Curry leaves very finely chopped 1/2 cup Coriander very finely chopped 1/2 cup Mint leaves finely chopped 1/2 […]
Milagu Vadai / Anjeneyar Koil Vadai
- 06
- February
- 2006
Milagu Vadai: Anumar Kovil Vadai. Anchineya Temple Vadai. Hot Peppercorns Fritters. Miriyalu Vada. Kali-Mirch Ka Vada. People call this Anuman Kovil Vadai coz…this is issued as Prasad at these temples. But I have tasted this Vadai in a diffenert temple. Vellore Jalakandeeswarar Temple! And each time…..Dad calls this Vellore Kovil Vadai. Pretty confusing. So whatever […]
Maida Bonda
- 02
- February
- 2006
Maida Bonda:Ingredients: All purpose flour 1-2 cupsRice flour 2-4 spoonsSaltSoda 1/4 spoonEgg white few spoonsOnions very finely chopped 1 cupGreen chilies finely chopped 2-3 spoonsCurry leaves very finely chopped 2-4 spoonsOil for frying. Method:Mix all ingredients together except oil. Using water….make a thick batter. So that you could make proper roundels. Heat oil in a […]
Keema Vadai – Serious Eats
- 02
- February
- 2006
Other Names Keema Vadai. Mutton Kheema Vadai. Minced Meat Fritters. Ingredients Keema 250 gms(minced goat’s meat) Chana dal 1 cup(soaked) Ginger-garlic paste 3 spoons Curry leaves 3-4 twigs (chopped) Salt 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 tsp chili flakes Onions very finely chopped 1-2 Green chilies finely chopped 2-3 Chopped mint leaves Chopped coriander leaves Rice flour […]
