Arbi Subzi / Sembu Roast / Taro Roots Fry
- 17
- May
- 2010
Collacassia Varuval: Taro Roots Varuval. Sembu Varuval. Sepankizhangu Varuval. Arbi Subzi Ingredients: Taro roots 5-7Garlic 7 cloves crushedGinger 2″ gratedSaltTurmeric powderChili powderCorinader powderCumin seeds powderPepper powder Tamarind paste 1/4 spoonMustad seeds Cumin seedsCurry leavesOil few spoons. Method: Boil the roots and peel of their skin, slice them down. In a wide wok, heat oil and […]
Stuufed Eggplants: Stuffed Brinjal. Stuffed Baingan. Karhirikkai Nirachadhu. Sometimes, I feel awkward to post my regular cooking!!! I know its not blog-worthy:( But you see, when you live in a new nation…things are not the same! Spotting native stuff happens only after some time consuming travel(atleast in my place). And of course its very fascinating […]
Indian Broad Beans Curry/ Avaraikai Curry
- 14
- May
- 2010
Chikudukaya Curry: Chikudukaya kura. Avarikai Curry. Pattai Avarai kai Vadhakkal. Indian Broad Beans Salan. Snow Peas Curry. Today’s recipe is one kind of curry that I used to whip in no time. I used to make this kind of quick fix subzi and curry back then…when I didn’t own a mixie(blender)!! Now, with so many […]
Egg Drop Soup / Indo-Chinese Egg Soup
- 13
- May
- 2010
Egg Drop Soup:(Indo-Chinese Style) I am happy to share my brother’s recipe, today. When I was in college, myself and Pari(my brother)used to bump into each other, only during long weekends. So, whenever I head home, the first few days will be lot fun with my brother…gossiping, shopping, teasing, playing cards, carom etc. But somehow, […]
Hyderabad Lukhme / Meat Pockets – Exciting Snack
- 13
- May
- 2010
Lukhme:(Hyderabad Special) Ramadhaan Meat Samosa. Ramzaan Snacks. Another exciting recipe from the city of Char Minar. Though there is no much difference between Meat Samosa and Lukhmi(technically), but lukhmi is often made with whole wheat atta (which makes it a healthy choice) and definitely its of this square shape. Well, just like Hyderabad Haleem, it […]
Shikampur Kebab – Enjoy with Masala Chai
- 12
- May
- 2010
Shikampur Kebab: Ingredients: Lamb – minced 2 cupsChili 2 mincedOnion 1 large finely choppedGinger-garlic paste 1/2 spoonCilantro leaves 1 fistfulEgg whites from 1-2 eggsDry bread crumbs 1/2 cupOil for shallow frying. Toast and Powder These: Cloves 3Cinnamon 1 stickCardamom pods 3Cumin seeds 1 spoonCilantro seeds 1 spoon. Method: In a wide tray, bring all the […]
Paneer Kofta Curry – I am Loving It:)
- 11
- May
- 2010
Paneer Kofta Curry: After done with paneer(Yeah, the home made one), it left a lot of scrap! The trimming part was fun, guess I overwhelmingly chopped it down:( I felt awful to trash the scrap. I was never allowed to waste food, back home. So, this recipe was planned instantly, to fix the shredded cottage […]
Peanuts Sundal – Rainy Day Snack
- 11
- May
- 2010
Groundnut Sundal:(Country Style) Verkadalai Sundal. Nilakadalai Sundal. Spiced Peanuts. Peanuts Fry. Spicy Ground Nuts. Ingredients: Fresh raw peanuts 1 cupSaltTurmeric 1 pinchMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1 pinchDry red chilies 2Curry leaves fewOil few spoons. Method: Boil raw fresh peanuts along with pod for at least half an hour. If you use pressure […]
Stuffed Tinda / Gutti Dondakaya – Andhra Special
- 10
- May
- 2010
Stuffed Kovaikkai:(Andhra Special) Kovakka Nirachadhu. Gutti Dondakaya. Stuffed Tinda. Stuffed Tindora. Bharwa Tindora. My Mommy never bought nor prepared Tinda at home. As a child never saw this vegetable. My whole life was from hostel to hostel and mess to mess. I sometimes really missed how the food tastes at home:( When I was in […]
Spring Dosa – Chinese Indian Fun Food:)
- 09
- May
- 2010
Chinese Spring Dosa: (Indo-Chinese Fusion Food) Probably you all know that there is a new trend (unique style) branching out in India, called Chinese Indian Food. Most of the dish prepared in Indian-Chinese Restaurants are so innovative, using only the basic sauces and stuff. Some top-class restaurants even go to this extend, to bring people […]
