Kranthi’s Pan Fried Cauliflower
- 09
- November
- 2016
Hey, You all…I am back. I have been through some very exciting changes! Yes. First of all, I got my visa to visit my homeland (India). Second one, I met my close-buddy at Washington…like after 11-12 Years. The story of our epic meeting could actually take up the whole blog, I mean…literally! We were really really […]
Cauliflower Masala Dosa – Fiber Rich Alternate!
- 08
- May
- 2011
Cauliflower Masala Dosai: Ingredients: Dosa batterOil few spoons. For The Filling: Cauliflower cut into small floretsGreen chilies 3 choppedGinger 1″ mincedGarlic 1 clove mincedOnion 1 large choppedSaltTurmericChili powder 1 teaspoonCilantro leaves fewOil few spoonsCoriander seeds 4-7Cumin seeds 1/4 spoon. Method: In a wide wok, heat oil. Add the tempering spices followed by chilies, ginger-garlic and […]
Thengai Paal Sertha Kaikari Biriyani: Ingredients: Short Grain Rice 2 cupsMixed vegetables 1 bowl fullCoconut milk(thin) 2 cupsGreen chilies 6 slittedOnions 1 slicedTomatoes 2 choppedSaltChili powderMint leaves 1 fistfulCilantro few leavesGhee 1 cup. Spices: Cloves 3Cinnamon 2 sticksCardamom 6 crushedBay leaves 3 crumbledStar anise 2Black cardamom 1Rose petal few(dried)Birinji flower 1Saffron few strands – tapped […]
Cauliflower – Brown Rice Layer Biriyani / Cauliflower Biriyani
- 01
- February
- 2011
Cauliflower Biriyani: I have never made those hearty-healthy vegetable biriyani before. And using brown basmati in cooking is challenge to me. Finally, I made a choice to give it a shot. Made this pretty looking 7-9 tier (layers) biriyani, however with this deep color…its hard to differentiate! You know, this method is bit time consuming, […]
Cauliflower Poriyal
- 16
- September
- 2010
Cauliflower Subzi: Ingredients: Cauliflower 1 head – cut into floretsGinger 1-2 inches thinly slicedCumin seeds 1 spoonGreen chili 1 choppedOnion 1 small choppedTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonSaltCilantro leavesOlive oil. Method: Heat oil in a wok, add cumin seeds and chili. Followed by onions. Now, add the florets. Cover and cook briefly. Add salt and turmeric powder […]
Mixed Vegetables Paaya
- 07
- June
- 2010
I am trying my hardest to not complain, and to pretend its too comforting to eat vegetables:( But, in my mind there is no better food than animal protein:)It looks like an order to follow the meat and veg diet plan, like a rhythm in my cooking. The moment I decide, I want to cut […]
Navarathana Kuruma:(Restaurant Style) Navarathana Korma. Restaurant Style Navrathan Korma. Ingredients: Green chili 1 mincedGinger Garlic paste 1 spoonOnion 1 large head gratedSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonFood color optional(I didn’t use them)Garam masala powder 1/2 spoonAlmonds/Cashew nuts paste 1/4 cupGhee few spoonsCottage cheese/panir fried 1 cupCarrotsBeansCauliflowerPeasBell peppersTurnipsBeetsApplesPineappleMangoesCherryTomatoes Cashew nuts – friedRaisins – friedCilantro to […]
Cauliflower Usili
- 31
- March
- 2010
Cauliflower Usili: I never appreciated cauliflowers, its so hard for me to put this vegetable in my shopping list. Since there are no much choice here, I rarely buy them. Well, to tell you the truth…I have tried korma to curry, nothing really tempted me. I could say, usili form has better suited me. Hope […]
Aviyal – Mixed Vegetables Side Dish
- 01
- March
- 2010
Aviyal:(Kerala Style) Do you think men cook better than women??? Hmmm, at some point and sometimes, I do feel that way. Although men are helpless (or at least in my family)!!! Cooking with my Dad is such a pain to me…slaving myself to lend him spatula, bowls, vessels, gosh…but the food turns out perfect tho’. […]
Tandoored Cauliflowers – Impressing my Veg-Partner:)
- 24
- February
- 2010
Tandoori Cauliflower: One thing that makes me very uncomfortable is to end up having vegetarian roomates, eggetarian friends and strict vegan family members around!!! Being a true carnivore’ I consider myself, that I can manage decent cooking with flesh and fish…at the same time, feel so awful that none can be enjoyed(no appreciation as well) […]
