Spicy Dhokle – Steamed Lentil’s Cake
- 16
- March
- 2010
Ukkarai: Ukali / Ukarai in Tamil, Dhokla / Dhokle. Paruppu Idly. Lentil’s Idly. I can’t put anything in my mouth, that doesn’t look close to my traditional food. Or simply, I repel away from any industry processed food. I keep a big distance from any stuff, which my great grandmother wouldn’t consider as food. My […]
Fenugreek Greens Rice – Therapeutic Food
- 15
- March
- 2010
Fenugreek Greens Rice: Many agree that traditional Indian therapeutic food(pathyam uvavu/pathiya unavu) is very comforting and therapeutic. They are usually nourishing, anti-inflammatory, easy on digestion and definitely less in calories. Today many researchers are studying about Indian therapeutic food to lower the blood glucose level(diabetes). Ingredients: Fenugreek greens (leaves and tips) 1 bowl fullOnions 2-3 […]
Grandma’s Mango – Ginger Pickle
- 14
- March
- 2010
Maa inji Pickle:(Mango-Ginger Pickle) Botanical name of Mango-ginger is ‘Curcuma amada’. Belongs to rhizome family,(similar to turmeric and ginger). This ginger has a striking mango flavour and thats why the name. Grandma’s Method: Ingredients:(Version 1)Mango-Ginger skinned/peeled – 250 gramsThick Tamarind paste/milk freshly 1 bowl fullSea Salt/Rock SaltTurmeric powder 2 spoonsChili powder 2-3 spoons To be […]
Raagi Malt – Home Made Health Drink
- 12
- March
- 2010
Raagi Malt:Malted Finger-Millet health drink. Kezhvaragu Kanjji. Kezhvarugu Paal. Ragi Malt. Ingredients:Finger-millet 1 cup(sprouted)Almonds 10Cashew nuts 10Cardamon seeds alone 1-2 spoonsSaffron strands 1 spoon/any food color(Mommy used orange)SugarFarm fresh milk 1-2 cups. Mommy’s Directions for Making Raagi Malt Sprouts: Wash and clean finger-millet. Throw away the excess water. Spread them in a clean bowl, with […]
Mutton Chaalna – Street Food
- 10
- March
- 2010
Also Known As: Mutton Salna. Parotta Side Dish – Chalna. Tamil Nadu Style Mutton Salna. Meat Salna, Mutton Ki Salan – Madhraasi Style. Mutton Thanni Kuzhambu. Vegetarian’s Choice: Soya Chunks Stew The interesting part about road side’ dish is, its aroma in the air. Well, there would be also some sick kerosene smell from the […]
Coconut Milk – Vegetable Pulav
- 10
- March
- 2010
Coconut Milk – Veg Pulav: Coconut Vegetable Biriyani. Coconut Veg Biryani. Vegetable Pulav – coconut milk based. Vegetable Pilaf with coconut milk. Coconut Pilaf. Coconut Pulav. Sometimes simple recipes like this will just light up the day. About a handful of left over veggies are turned into this wonderful mild delight. Never compromise on the […]
Al Naturale – Greens and Citrus Salad
- 09
- March
- 2010
I rarely zero down myself in raw-food. Its like a cycle, I need my threshold level saying, ‘ whooo, had enough and come on…its time to consume something raw, fresh, counter made, bright colored stuff. Well, I go nuts for spicy food, I am practically addicted to fried foods and quickly get carried away with […]
Fish Manchurian – Just for a Change!
- 06
- March
- 2010
Fish Manchurian:(Indo-Chinese Style) I have experimented at various high end restaurants here. Well, I do like Italian and French food, but my restaurant experiences are not memorable enough (I am not complaining, its just my opinion). Oh yeah, the ambiance is pleasant and the food is just fine. But not so memorable enough! I don’t […]
Peshawari Naan – Nuts Stuffed Indian Flat Bread
- 06
- March
- 2010
Peshawar Naan:(Pakistan Style) Peshawar Nan. Lucknowi Naan. Naan Bread. Nuts-Saffron Naan Bread. Almon Naan. Pishtachios Naan. Another exciting restaurant delicacy, I am going to rave about is – Peshawar Naan. I have been practically missing Delhi and Hyderabad (the cities of Nawaabs) speciality food here:( The cuisine of nawaabs will be always elaborate, tantalizing and […]
Ghi Alu – Ghee Roasted Potatoes
- 05
- March
- 2010
Urulai Kizhangu – Nei Varuval: Ghee Roasted Potatoes. Asli Ghi Aloo. Desi Ghi Aloo. Yeah, you guessed it right, had nothing to do with’ on the other day. So, usual…was playing with my food, as I went throwing in few things in the pan, a new dish was born! Anyhow the result is important, technically […]
