Karamani Kai Poriyal / Long Yard Beans Stir-Fry
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- March
- 2011
Other Names: Achinga Payar Mezhukkupuratti. Thatta Payir Milagu Varuval. Long-Yard String Beans Stir-Fry(Indian Style). Ingredients: Yard beans 1 bunch – choppedSaltTurmeric 1 pinchGround black pepper 2 spoonsGarlic 7 cloves with skin, crushedCumin seeds 1 spoonMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Heat oil in a pan, add the tempering spices, followed by chopped […]
Poached Egg Curry / Mutta Kuzhambu – Country Style!
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- March
- 2011
Mutta Masala Puli Kuzhambu: Ingredients: Eggs 4 largeGreen chili 1 choppedGarlic 7-10 cloves crushedGinger 2″ gratedPurple onions/shallots 1 cup choppedTomato 1 large crushedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonTamarind paste 1/2 spoonCoconut paste 1/2 cupCinnamon stick 1Cloves 3Fennel seeds 1/2 spoonCurry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed vessel. Add the whole […]
Hot Cocoa Drink – Stiff Drink Of The Day!
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- March
- 2011
Home Made Hot Chocolate Drink: Ingredients: Cocoa powder 1 spoon Gourmet coffee 2 spoons Brown sugar as per taste Farm fresh milk 2 cups. Method: Make a strong decocotion with coffee powder, set aside. Add sugar and cocoa powder together and mix well using warm water. Heat this contents for few minutes, followed by add […]
Sun-Dried Tomato Pickle – Tingles Your Tastebuds!
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- March
- 2011
Thakkali Thokku: Ingredients: Sun-dried tomatoes 1 cupLemon juice few spoonsGarlic 7-10 cloves mincedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCurry leaves fewMustard seeds 1/4 spoonFenugreek seeds 2Peppercorns 2Asafoetida 1 pinchSesame oil few spoons. Method: Wet-grind dried tomatoes to thick paste, set aside. Heat oil in a pan, add tempering spices and followed by garlic and ground tomatoes. […]
Muttai-Koss Kootu / Cabbage Kootu
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- March
- 2011
Koss Kootu: Ingredients: Cabbage 1 small head – choppedChana dhal 1 cupGreen chilies 3 choppedGinger 2″ gratedGarlic 4 cloves mincedOnion 1 large choppedTomato 1 crushedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonOil few spoonsMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1 pinchCurry leaves fewCilantro to garnish. Method: Cook lentils with enough water, till tender but not mushy. […]
Shrimps Stir-Fry with Universal Seasoning – En-Soy!!!
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- March
- 2011
Prawn Stir-Fry:(Chinese Style) Ingredients: Shrimps – de-gut, shelled and briefly cooked 1 large bowlGarlic 7 cloves – chopped n mincedDry red chilies – flakes as per tasteSoy Sauce 1 table spoonGreen onions 1 bunch choppedSesame oil few spoons. Method: Marinate the shrimps in soy sauce for couple of hours, prior to cooking. Heat a skillet, […]
Country Style Tamarind Rasam: Other Names: Puli Rasam, Thaalikaadha Rasam. I wondered why many people from villages / small towns kept longing for their country style rasam – a comfort food! And what would be the possible big difference in a simple recipe? Why would they call it unique? The answer lies in the fresh […]
Saag Gosht: Other Names: Gosht Saagwala. Mutton Varuval – Pasalai Keerai Masiyal. Fried Goat’s Meat in Rich Creamy Spinach based Curry. Mutton with Spinach Sauce. Lamb in Spinach Sauce. Ingredients: For Mutton Goat’s meat – 1/4 kiloCoriander seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonGaram masala 1/4 spoonSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonOil few spoons. For Saag […]
Eggplants Spicy Stir-Fry: Other Names: Brinjal Varuval. Kathirikai Kara Poriyal. Kathirikai Thokku. Baingan Masala – South Indian Way. Brinjal Spicy Fry. In my kitchen, basic fuzz-free vegetables are just more welcome! I want a hearty fare, at the end of the day…something that I tasted as a kid! Maybe, I would have fought for fixing […]
Greens Thoran: I am not sure, what kind of greens these are!!! Found them lying in International market, untouched by many! I confidently bagged them with care, and once again, Mom’s recipe helped me to creative this delicacy! Regarding wild/domesticated greens…wash them several times in running water and let the greens sit in water filled […]
