Carrot Poriyal / Carrot Thoran
- 15
- February
- 2006
Other Names Carrot Poriyal. Carrot Sabzi. Carrot Koora. Carrot Podimass. Ingredients Carrot 4-6 (grated or finely chopped) Green chilies 3 fienly chopped Onion 1 small fienly chopped Salt Mustard seeds 1/4 spoon Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon Urad dal 1/2 spoon Chana dal 1/2 spoon Coconut grated 1-2 spoons Oil few spoons Method In a wide wok, […]
Iral Kara Kuzhambu / Prawns in Tamarind Sauce
- 15
- February
- 2006
Shrimps Kara Kuzhambu:(Tamizhar Style) Shrimps in Spicy Hot Tamarind Gravy. Shrimps in Tamarind Sauce. Prawns Kara-Kuzhambu. Eral Puli Kuzhambu. Eral Kara Kuzhambu. Chemmeen Theeyal. Roiyallu Pulusu.Ingredients:Prawns/Shrimps 250 gmsOnion 1 very finely choppedGarlic 8 cloves crushedTomato 1 finely choppedTamarind paste 1 spoonCurry leaves fewMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonDry red chili flakes 1 spoon(3 chilies)Fenugreek […]
Araithu Vitta Sambhar
- 13
- February
- 2006
Araithu Vitta Sambar(Agragaram Style) Ingredients: Onion 1 large sliced Tomato 1 large sliced Tamarind small ball size soaked in water and extract the juice(maybe 2-3 cup) Thoor dal 1 cup soaked in water for 1 hour Jaggery 1/2 cup Mustard seeds 1/2 spoon Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon Dry red chilies 3 Chenna dal 1/2 spoon […]
Kaindha Pattaani Masala Poriyal
- 13
- February
- 2006
Spicy Peas Masaal: Pattani masala. Kaaindha Pattani masal. Ingredients:Dry Yellow Peas 1 cupCinnamon sticks 2-3Cloves 3Fennel seeds 2 spoonsGinger – garlic paste 2 spoonsOnion 1 large finely choppedTomato 1 large finely choppedSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonGaram masala powder 1/2 spoonOil few spoons. For decoration:Crisply fried curry leaves 1/2 cupGrated coconut 1/2 cupGrated raw mango […]
Curd Rice – Sri Lankan Style
- 02
- February
- 2006
Curd Rice:(Srilankan Style) There was srilankan neighbours to us….once upon a time. When I was in 4-5 th standard. So the girl(called Madhi Vadhani) used to assist my Mom in the Kitchen. She uses pretty much Fennel seeds and Coconut in all the recipes. She cooks fish almost every single day. One fine afternoon….she prepared […]
Thengai Saadham
- 02
- February
- 2006
Coconut Rice:Ingredients:Raw rice 1 cupSaltFreshly grated coconut 1 bowl fullMustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonChenna dal 1 spoonUrad dal 1 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonGreen chilies 6-8 slitted or choppedGinger skinned and chopped 1 spoonCurry leaves 1 cupCashew nuts 1 cupSesame oil 1 cup Garnishing: Crisply fried curry leaves few. Method: 1. In a pressure pan […]
Andhra Tiffin Sambar
- 01
- February
- 2006
Also Known As: Tiffin Sambar, Thanni Sambar, Plain Sambar. Andhra Sambar. Ingredients: Mixed vegetables 1 bowl full Onion 2, sliced Tomato 2, crushed Salt Turmeric 1/4 spoon Thoor dal 1 cup Seasoning: Oil few spoons Asafoetida Green chilies 4-6 slitted Dry red chilies 4-6 slitted Curry leaves 3 twigs Mustard seeds 1 spoon In a […]
Paruppu Adai – My Grandma’s Recipe
- 01
- February
- 2006
Other Names: Paruppu Dosai. Adai Dosai. Dal Dosa. Dahl Dosai. Pappu Dosa. Parippu Dosa. Adai Dosa. This is my Grandmother’s recipe. But it didn’t turn out so well to me. Well…my grandma makes this really good. She was really generous with oil, probably that made the difference. Also she used to say….slow cooking is the […]
Hotel Style Onion Rawa Dosa
- 01
- February
- 2006
Restaurant Style Onion Rawa Dosa: Onion Rawa. Hotel Style Onion Rawa Dose. Ingredients:Dosa batter 1 bowl fullRava(sooji) mildly roasted 1 cup Toppings: (Fried in little oil)Pepper 1/2 spoonCumin 1/2 spoonGinger finely chopped 1/2 spoonCoconut finely grated 1-2 spoonOnion 1 finely choppedGreen chillies 3 finely choppedCurry leaves 1 twig finely choppedAsafoetida 1/4 spoon Garnishing:Finely chopped coriander […]
Thengai Paal – Appam Side Dish
- 01
- February
- 2006
Coconut milk (A side dish for Appam) Ingredients: Large coconut 2 Sugar 1 cup Cardamom 6-8 pods Tender coconut water 4-6 cups. Method: Make small bits of coconut. Wet grind them using very little water. Run this over a colander…..Press well using hands to extract thick coconut milk. Never attempt to extract milk by using […]
