Broccoli 65 / Broccoli Pakora – Fuss Free Snacks
- 24
- February
- 2011
Fried Broccoli Krispies: You know what? Why fried food is so popular among many immigrant communities? One could get really creative to add their special flavor’ ranging from soy sauce to garam masala and instantly get that native-country touch:) If you are looking for a healthy option…you should really try stir-frying! This isn’t a good […]
Calamari Thokku
- 09
- February
- 2011
Kalamari Hot and Spicy Varuval: I had some kind of guts to bring this squids home(however it was only frozen)with the intention of cooking! Well, I have laid my hands on this little creature several times during research, cut them down…never, ever had a clue’ that people might actually eat it! When I was studying […]
Fried Smelt Fish / Crispy Smelt Fish Fry / Kezhanga Meen Varuval / Spicy, Fried Smelt Fish
- 30
- January
- 2011
Kezhanga Meen Varuval: I don’t know whether I did any justice to what I majored in ‘Fishery Biology’…but sure’ it is very helpful to track down quality procure, careful cooking and delicious food, hehe:):) Ingredients: Smelt Fish – whole (guts removed, scaled) 10SaltTurmeric powder 1/2 spoonChili powder 1-2 spoonsRice Flour 2-4 spoonsTamarind paste 1 spoonLemon […]
Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai / Plantain Flower Kebabs
- 24
- January
- 2011
Vazhaipoo Kola Urundai: Ingredients: Plantain Flower 1 smallToasted Chana dhall 1/2 cup – powderedSaltGinger 3″ size peeled and gratedGarlic 6 cloves peeled and gratedDry red chilies 10 – groundOnion 1 large finely choppedFennel seeds 1-2 spoons toastedCurry leaves fewOil for frying. Cleaning Plantain Flower: Grease your palms and hands with oil or its better to […]
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 […]
Fried Red Snapper / Sankara Meen Varuval / Fish Fry
- 10
- December
- 2010
Meen Porichadhu: Ingredients: Red snapper 4-6Pepper powder 2-4 spoonsEgg whites 2Corn flour 1/2 cupSoy sauce 1 tables spoonOil for pan frying. Method: Marinate the fish with pepper and soy sauce for couple of hours. Baste them with egg whites and roll them over the corn flour. Shallow fry in a pan. Do not flip over […]
Eral Varuval: Chemmeen Varuval. Iral Porichadhu. Shrimps Fry with Indian touch of spices. Ingredients: Shrimps 1/4 kiloSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonTamarind paste 1/2 spoonOil for shallow frying. Method: Mix all the ingredients together, except oil. Marinate them for couple of hours. Fry them till crisp, in hot oil. Serve warm to go with your […]
Pathra:(Maharashtra Style) I knew, I was going to try this recipe sooner or later. The recipes for Authentic Alu Wadi / Pathra have been floating around the blogosphere for a while. And I couldn’t wait to try them myself. As soon as I saw these Fresh Yam Greens in the International market, I convinced myself […]
Methi Muthiya – Fenugreek Greens Kebab
- 09
- June
- 2010
Green Leafy Vegetables Kebab:Steamed Greens Kebab, anyone? This one is freaking delicious kebab.:) I had no idea, how to include this bitter tasting greens in a dinner party. Was scratching my head for a while and googled this interesting recipe. It was quite catchy. It turned out simply rich, healthy(as I steamed and then spray-fried […]
Chili Paneer / Paneer Manchurian
- 25
- May
- 2010
Ingredients 250 gms – paneer, cubed 1 pinch MSG 1 ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder 1-2 thick soy sauce 1-2 tsp corn flour 1/4 tsp garam masala oil for deep frying For Garnishing 1 tsp sesame oil 1 bell pepper, chopped 3-5 green chilies, chopped 10-15 garlic, finely chopped 1″ ginger, minced 4-7 […]
