Vazhaikai-Karamani Kuzhambu – Country Style
- 15
- May
- 2011
Green Plantain n Kidney Beans Curry: Other Names: Raw green plantain and kidney beans in tamarind based curry. Aratikaya Pulusu. Vazhaikai-karamani puli kuzhambu. Ingredients: Green plantain 1 diced / slicedKidney Beans – Seeds 1 cup(soaked overnight)Pearl Onions chopped 1 cupGarlic 5-7 cloves – crushedTomato 1 small – choppedSaltTurmericChili powderJaggery/brown sugar 1 spoonCoconut milk 1 small […]
Bhindi Bhajji – Goan Style
- 15
- May
- 2011
Other Names Bhindi Masala. Bhindi Subzi. Lady’s Finger Fry. Vendaikai Varuval. Bendakaya Kura. Ingredients Okra/lady’s finger – 1 pound Green chilies 3 sliced Red onion 1 large sliced Ginger 1″ grated Garlic 2 pods minced Tomato 1 small – crushed Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Sesame oil few spoons Vinegar few spoons Method Trim the ends […]
Soft Roti – Imitating Mom’s Style:)
- 13
- May
- 2011
Well, imitating someone’s style is the last thing I want to do in my life! But, right now there is absolutely no shame to adapt n copy Mom’s style of culinary habits! Even though I spent awful lot of time in the kitchen n buffing my knowledge about recipes and techniques…you see, I couldn’t be […]
Mixed Veggie Tomato Soup – Hearty Concoction:)
- 12
- May
- 2011
Mixed Vegetables in Tomato Based Soup: Most of my posts of last year’s was all about ‘slow-cooking meals’ and ‘rich desserts’! I was cooking, cooking and cooking…all non-stop meals with extra care! What I liked about it…is yet another question! One fine day, I realized that I’ve been spending awful lot of time in cooking […]
Vegetable Kothu Parotta – Multiple Choice Food!
- 10
- May
- 2011
Vegetarian Kothu Barotta: Well, am not here to complain, but you see…If given choice, many want This, That and the Other. Oh yeah, I agree we all love some choices, (take a stroll to the nearby Super store, am positive that you will be bewildered by the numerous options at every section)!Anyhow…when it comes to […]
Dhall Makhani – Mood For Cooking!
- 10
- May
- 2011
Dal Makhani: Once upon a time…when I was studying in New Delhi, they used to serve Dal Makhani in our hostel, quite often! Let me refresh your memory by saying ‘Makhani’ means buttery. Somehow, our cook completely misses the whole idea of adding it to the dish! He exactly knows how to ruin a particular […]
Mutta Masala – Hot and Spicy!
- 09
- May
- 2011
Egg Masala: Chettinad Style Egg Masala. Egg Chettinad. Muttai Masala Varuval. Mutta Varuthadhu. Ingredients: Eggs 4-6 boiled n peeled Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Chili powder 1 spoon Fresh tamarind 1 large pod Sesame oil 1/2 tablespoon Curry leaves few. Spices Required: Dry coconut 2 spoons Coriander seeds 2 spoons Fenugreek seeds 1/4 spoon Poppy seeds […]
Cauliflower Masala Dosa – Fiber Rich Alternate!
- 08
- May
- 2011
Cauliflower Masala Dosai: Ingredients: Dosa batterOil few spoons. For The Filling: Cauliflower cut into small floretsGreen chilies 3 choppedGinger 1″ mincedGarlic 1 clove mincedOnion 1 large choppedSaltTurmericChili powder 1 teaspoonCilantro leaves fewOil few spoonsCoriander seeds 4-7Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the tempering spices followed by chilies, ginger-garlic and […]
Meat-Green Onions Soup: Other Names: Goat’s meat and Spring onions Soup. Iraichi-Vengaya thaal Soup. Ingredients: Meat with bones 1/4 kiloSpring onions 1 large bunchRed onions 1 medium slicedGinger 1″ gratedGarlic 2 cloves minced (use 7-10 pods, if you like)Soy sauce 1 tablespoonWhite pepper powder 1-2 spoonsOil few spoons. Method: Cook mutton till tender in a […]
Qeema Kofta Shorba – A Little Bit Of More
- 06
- May
- 2011
Kheema Kofta Soup: Other Names: Mutton Kola Urundai Soup. Minced Meat Balls Soup. Mutton Keema Kofta Soup. Kaima Kofta Soup. Ingredients: For Kofta For Soup Oil few spoonsOnion 1 small bulbGreen chili 1Garlic 1″ gratedGarlic 1 clove mincedTomato 1 crushedMutton broth 4-6 cupsEgg 1 numberCilantro leaves fewPepper powder to taste Method: In a wide wok, […]
