Barwa Karela / Stuffed Bittergourd
- 30
- January
- 2006
Stuffed Karela:(Stuffed Bitter Gourd) Stuffed Kaakarkkai/ Stuffed Paawarkkai/Paavakkai/Paagarkkai.Ingredients:Bitter gourd medium size 8Red onions 6 finely choppedTomato 4 finely choppedGarlic 1 large peeled and choppedGinger 3-4 inches skinned and choppedGaram masala powder 1/2 spoonSaltTurmeric powderChili powderMustard seedsCumin seeds/Curry leaves fried in oil for garnishing before servingSesame oil 1 cup Method:1. Peel the serrated outer skin of […]
Nei Saadham / Simple Ghee Rice
- 27
- January
- 2006
Also known as: Ghee Rice.Nei Saadham. Pulavu Saadham. Neyi Soru(Malayalam)Ingredients: 1 cup basmati Ghee 1/4 cup Salt Star Anise 1-2 Cinnamon 3 Cloves 3 Cardamom 3, crushed Bay leaves 3 Ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 tsp Onion 1, sliced Method: 1. In a pressure pan heat ghee. Add Star anise, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom and bay leaves. […]
Sweet Corn Pilaf / Makka Cholam Pulav
- 27
- January
- 2006
Corn Pilaf: This recipe is my Mommy’s friend’s recipe…. Mrs. Soundarajan(from kovai)! It seems she prepared this pulav to my Mommy…when she visited her place. So since then my Mommy was telling to me…its different and nice. So thought of giving a try. Ingredients:Frozen corn 1 cup(or Boil 2 corns with little salt and shred […]
Rosapoo Chutney / Milagai Podi
- 27
- January
- 2006
Also Known As: Quick – Chili Podi, Garlic Chili Podi. Instant Idly-Dosa Podi. Hot Idly-Dosai Podi. Kaara Podi. If someone is in real hurry, or absolutely have no time to make chutney or samabar to go with their idlies and dosas…this instant ‘side dish’ could be at rescue. However, I need to warn you, its […]
Moolai Varuval / Goat’s Brain Masala Fry
- 27
- January
- 2006
Brain Fry: Moolai Milagu Varuval/perattal. Pepper-Brain Fry. Ingredients:Goat’s Brain 4 no.sGarlic 6 cloves peeled and crushedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonRed chili powder 1/4 spoonBlack pepper powder 1/2 spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonChana dal 1/2 spoonUrad dal 1/2 spoonCurry leaves 1-2 twigs(crisply fry in oil and garnish just before serving)Oil 1/2 cup. Method:1. In a […]
Arcot Mutton Bonda / Kawaab
- 27
- January
- 2006
Arcot Mutton Bonda: Mutton Bonda. Arcot Mutton Kebab/Kawaab. Meat Kebab. Goat Meat’s Bonda. I learnt this recipe from a road side cook on Madras highways. Though its not threaded in skewers…but, they still call it ‘Kebab’! I wanna to call it ‘Mutton Bonda’:) I have made some modifications myself for better taste. Hope y’all will […]
Turnip Chops / Knol Khol Masala
- 26
- January
- 2006
Ingredients: Turnips 1/2 kg skinned and sliced Salt Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon Red chili powder 1/2 spoon Bay leaves 2 Oil 1/4 cupRoast each separately and powder them together: Cloves 2 Cinnamon 2 Cardamom 1 Black pepper 1/2 spoon Fennel seeds 1 spoon Poppy seeds 1 spoon Cumin seeds 1 spoon Dry coconut 1/4 cup […]
Potato Chettinad Style Curry
- 26
- January
- 2006
Chettinad Potato Chops:(Chettinad Style) Potato Pepper Curry. Hot n Spicy Dhum Aloo. Urulai-Kizhangu Milagu Masala Kuzhambu. Pepper Dhum Aloo. Ingredients:Baby potato – 1/4 kiloTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonSaltSesame Oil 1 cup. To be dry roasted and powdered:Poppy seedsCinnamon 2 sticksCloves 3Coriander seeds 1-2 spoonsFennel seeds 1-2 spoonsBlack pepper 1 spoonCumin seeds 1 spoonDry red chilies 3-5 […]
Apollo Fish Fry – Hyderabad Minerva Restaurant Style
- 24
- January
- 2006
Apollo Fish: (Hyderabadi Special) Chilli Fish. Garlic Fish. I am a huge fan for Hyderabadi cuisine! Espicially their Layer Biriyani and Haleem. Besides that…most of the restaurants had this recipe called ‘Apollo Fish’! Never thought of asking anyone…why such name! Who cares for ‘what the name implied! The food is tasty, thats all! Much like […]
Vallikuizhangu Poriyal / Sweet Yams Fry
- 24
- January
- 2006
Sweet Potato Poriyal: Chakarai Valli Kizhangu Poriyal. Ingredients: Sweet Potato/Lousiana Yam 2 peeled and choppedSaltDry red chilies flaked/bruisedCurry leaves fewChana dal 1/2 spoonUrad dal 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonMustard 1/4 spoonOil few spoons. Method: In a wok, heat oil. Add all them seasonning items. Wait till it pops up. Followed by chopped veggies. Add salt, cover […]
