A recipe for passion is always simmering !
Description: Today’s lunch box theme is a little fancy. Sid enjoys deep fried foods as much as I do, Who doesn’t? Cutlets, vadais, urundais, pakodas… he just gobbles in no time. He was giving me suggestions nowadays as to what to pack for his school lunches. The other day I made some vegetable cutlets to enjoy with our evening tea…
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If you are looking for a new leafy green to shake up your spinach routine, try Amaranth ( Mulai Keerai / முளைக்கீரை ) greens. It is a terrific source of vitamin A, folate, iron, and calcium, and it tastes pleasantly earthy, available all year long in most Asian markets and Indian grocery stores. There are three common types of Amaranth leaves, one…
Please suggest new ideas to incorporate uncommon fruits and vegetables in desi cooking. Brussel Sprouts Curry Bok Choy Poriyal Broccoli Curry Broccoli Paruppu Usili Collard Greens Dal Fuzzy Melon Sambar Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Mixed Greens Chicken Stew Zucchini Kurma Broccoli Potato Masala Swiss Chard Dal Roma Beans Sambar Asparagus Sausage Stir fry Asparagus Poriyal Yellow Pumpkin Sambar Meat Curry Powder…
Spices / Seasonings / Condiments / Others ENGLISH TAMIL TELUGU KANNADA MALAYALAM HINDI Mustard Kadugu Avalu Sasuve Katuku Rai Cumin seeds Jeeragam Jilakara Jeerigae Jirakam Jeera Fennel seeds Perumjeeragam/Sombu Pedha Jilakara/Sopu Badesopu Perumjeeragam Moti Saunf Fenugreek seeds Vendhayam Menthalu Menthae Uluva Methi seeds Dry Red Chilli Kaintha Milagai Mirapakayalu Kempu Menasina kai Unakka mulaku chuvanna Lal michi Black peppercorns Milagu…
இறால் கீரை பொரியல் ~~~ Sauteed Greens with Shrimp / Prawns.
Amaranth greens also known as Chinese spinach is a kind of leafy vegetable which is very popular in India, is great source of vitamins and minerals. There are quite a lot of varieties under this family… some also come with reddish tinge on leaves. This particular variety shown in picture is called "Mulai Keerai" "முளைக் கீரை" in Tamil was available in big bunches at my local Indian store, surprisingly very fresh. There you go…. ta-da..
"Appam" is a famous breakfast and you can find several variations of the basic Appam recipe. It is a relatively simple recipe and you can add vegetables, coconut, spinach or other flavors of your choice to modify the basic Appam recipe given below. This South-Indian favorite can be enjoyed with coconut milk, sambhar or vegetable curries and stews; It's tasty, versatile, and healthy too, so try it out and see for yourself!
1 Bunch Spinach, Chopped and Washed thoroughly.
1 cup Moong Dal (Pasi Parupu)
1/2 spn Turmeric powder
Salt to taste.
For Paste:
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
2 or 3 Red Chilli
4 Tblspn Coconut (Shredded)
2 Tsp oil
Tempering:
Mustard, Red Chili, Few Curry Leaves
Method:
In a Kadai add 1 spn oil and fry cumin seeds, red chili and coconut. Make a Paste and keep aside.
Pressure cook the Moong dal and Chopped spinach together for 2 to 3 whistles.
