Pilaf of Pearls – Awadh Nawabi Biriyani
- 23
- November
- 2009
Moti Biryani:(Mughalai Style) Pearl Biryani, Moti Biryani, Moti Pilaf, Pearl Pilaf. Awadh or Lucnowi Biryani. Its quite hard for me to define what exactly is ‘Mughali Cuisine’. The The Timurid mongols revolutionized Indian cuisine! The Muslim invaders like Turks, Arabs, Persians and Afghans introduced feasting culture to India.India’s finest cuisine developed from, the 15th Century […]
Basundi – Mommy’s Touch
- 20
- November
- 2009
Basanthi:(Version 2) Baasundi. Basundi. Basandhi. Basandhi. I miss my Mommy, mother’s food and I always will…so here is a simple way to ease the feeling!! I have already posted ‘Saffron Basanthi’ in my blog, long before! Right, why am I posting it again? Lately I thought, it is not the way mommy does that. I […]
Paruppu Paniyaram – Chettinad Special
- 19
- November
- 2009
Paruppu Paniyaram:(Chettinad Style) Lentils Paniyaram. Dhal Paniyaram. Parippu Paniyaram. Nothing much to say…I like chettinad cuisine. Especially their wide array of paniyarams:) I prefer ‘Paruppu Paniyaram’(Mixed Lentils Puff?!!)better, as it is good source of protein. Unlike deep fried/shallow fried vadai it consumes less oil, so guilt free indulgence. Ingredients: Tuvar dal Moong dalChana dalUrad just […]
Chicken White Korma
- 17
- November
- 2009
Kozhi Vella Korma: Chicken White Korma. Kodi Kuruma, Kozhi Vella Kuruma. Vegetables in White Korma is mostly prefered with plain Nei Saadham in my home. My Grandma used to make it, to go with her speciality Thengai Birinji Saadham. Vegetarians Choice: Plain Onion-Tomato KormaEggs White KormaBrussels Sprouts White Korma Though neither my mother or grandmother […]
Tumkur Thatte Idly – Karnataka Special
- 17
- November
- 2009
Tumkur Thatte Idli:(Karnataka Style) Karnataka’s Flat Idlies. Thattae Idly. Thatte Idly. Flat Idlies. Madras Rathna Cafe Idly – Triplicane, Chennai. Palace Cafe Idly – Vellore. Thattai Idlies. Thattai Idly. Thatte idly is certainly from Karnataka, as far as I know! It is said that its quite famous around the Tumkur district. Well, they have an […]
Vegetarian’s Fish Curry – Arusuvai Arasu’s Recipe
- 15
- November
- 2009
Saiva Meen Kuzhambu:(Chettinad Style) Vegetarian’s Fish. Vegetarian’s Fish Gravy. Saiva Meen Kuzhambu. Dhall-Machchili ka Saalan. Pappu-Chappalu Pulusu. Auntie told that she learnt this recipe from The Famous Chef ‘Arusuvai Arasu’. When the crew cooked for the family function. And its a big hit.:) This curry was too good and the sentiment was shared by all […]
Honey & Nuts Milk Shake
- 12
- November
- 2009
Nuts and Honey Milk Shake: Honey Milk Shake, Nuts Milk Shake. Honey is truly an insect product. It has high nutritive value, loaded with vitamins. However the food value of honey may be estimated by the presence of sugar in it, approximately 80% of sugar. One should not be confused with honey is a direct […]
Shrimps Tempura / Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimps
- 10
- November
- 2009
Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimps: Shrimps Tempura (Japanese Style), Epi-Fry. Prawns Bajji, Shrimps Bajji. Beer battered Shrimps Fry. Fried Shrimps Crispies. Fried Shrimps is a dish for party…When you are looking for not so messy Finger foods. Its quickly whipped, ready in minutes and a best way to use up the leftovers from the pantry, he […]
Restaurant Style Rawa Dosa
- 09
- November
- 2009
Hotel Style Rawa Dosai: Saravanaa Bhavan Hotel Style Rawa Dosai. Restaurant Style Rawa Dosa. Paper Thin Rawa Dosa. Rava Dose. Sooji Dosa. Semolina Crepes. Though I claim here, its Restaurant style but I have to admit that mine isn’t that perfect after all! But I am glad that I tried. I am not a big […]
Reshmi Kebabs – Silken Kebabs
- 07
- November
- 2009
Reshmi Kebab: Reshmi Kabob. Reshmi K-bab. Reshmi Kebabu. Reshmi Kawaab. Vegetarian’s can use ‘Shredded Soya Chunks’ for a variation. Resham means ‘silk’, something that is so soft like a silk’ is equated as Reshmi! Don’t you think its a poetic expression?!:)Reshmi Kebab calls for a long long marination hours. Generally I prefer overnight mariantion, thats […]
