Arcot Nawab Kabab / Mutton Bonda – Regional Special
- 23
- December
- 2010
Mutton Kabab: Ingredients: MuttonGinger-garlic pasteSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powderGaram masala powder 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonOil few spoons. For Batter: Besan/kadalai maavu 1-2 cupsMutton cooked water Ginger-garlic paste 1/4 spoonGreen chilies 6 choppedShallots choppedCurry leaves finely choppedCilantro leaves – choppedMint leaves choppedTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1/2 spoonGaram masala powderOil for deep frying. Method: Cook mutton in […]
KaiKari Vella Kurma:(Restaurant Style) As I told you all before’ AK is a big fan of Hotel Saravana Bhavan food, whereas I am totally against it or any Vegetarian restaurant food’ for that matter! Its kind of hard for me to find something interesting in the menu! I can’t imagine a meatless diet while eating […]
Keema Idly / Mini Idlies with Minced Meat – Taj Special
- 21
- December
- 2010
Keema Idly: I vividly remember this particular dish, that I have tasted from Taj Coromandel hotel, Chennai. When I was studying at Chennai…myself and my Dad used to dine out a lot. It was lot of fun’ to escape from the usual hostel food. I used to long for those Wednesdays…when Dad used to come […]
Yam Cutlet / Suran Cutlet / Senai Kizhangu Cutlet
- 20
- December
- 2010
Yam Fritters: Ingredients: Yam 1/4 kiloGreen chilies 6 choppedShallots 3-4 choppedGinger-garlic paste 1 spoonSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonGaram masala 1/4 spoonFennel seeds 1/2 spoonCurry leaves few choppedCilantro leaves few choppedOil for pan-frying. Method: Peel the yam and cube them down. Boil them with salt till tender. Mash the yam, add all the above mentioned ingredients to it, […]
Steamed Makkacholam / Steamed Field Corn
- 16
- December
- 2010
Steamed Field Corn: Okay, I agree…its not exactly a recipe to be posted here! But you see, munching on field corn in U.S(not the sweet corn) was one unfulfilled wish to me and AK. One day…I happened to spot a cart full of field corn, placed outside the local farmer’s market! When I bagged few, […]
Award & 7 Honest Things About Me
- 16
- December
- 2010
Guess what? I received an Award and being tagged – Again. This time by Gayathri. Thank you so much, dude:) Its fun to talk about myself and am sort of doing it on daily basis, with little hindrance, for years(blogging, I mean). Here you go, Honest Me Me: 1. I am accident prone:( I always […]
Alu – Gosh ka Salan / Mutton Thanni Kuzhambu
- 15
- December
- 2010
Also known as: Potatoes and Mutton Curry, Urulai Kizhangu – Mutton Thanni Kuzhambu. Every happiness begins with a leisurely breakfast! And if you decide to dine with your family or friends, this recipe could be a good choice. Whether it be idlies or dosas, pooris or chappathis…if you have a bowl of mutton korma on […]
Senai Kizhangu Masala Varuval / Suran Subzi / Spicy Yam Fry
- 14
- December
- 2010
Senai Kizhangu Masala Varuval: Ingredients: Yam – sliced into chipsSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonCoriander powder 1 spoonGaram masala powder 1/4 spoonFennel seeds powder 1 spoonCumin seeds powder 1/2 spoonPepper powder 1/4 spoonTamarind paste 1/2 spoonCurry leaves fewOil for pan frying. Method: In a wide vessel, mix all the above spice powders, salt and […]
Ragi Idly / Kezhvaragu Idly / Finger Millet Steamed Cakes
- 14
- December
- 2010
Raagi Idli: Ingredients: Ragi flour 1 cupUrad dal 1/2 cup Fenugreek seeds 1 spoonSaltBaking soda 1 pinchOil few spoons. Method: Soak the urad dal and the seeds overnight and wet-grind it to smooth paste. Now mix ragi flour, salt and soda to it. Allow this to ferment. Grease the idli molds and steam cook the […]
Paal Paniyaram – Country Style Dessert
- 12
- December
- 2010
Pal Paniyaram: Ingredients: For Paniyaram: Rice flour 1 cupGrated jaggery 1/2 cupCardamom 3crushedGrated coconut 4-7 spoonsOil for frying/ghee. For Pal: Coconut 1 whole – grated and pureedFarm fresh milk 1 liter Cardamom 6-7 crushedSugar 1 cup. Method: In a wide vessel, heat milk, reduce it into half of its original volume. Further add coconut puree, […]
