Kothu Cauliflower is similar to minced meat or kheema except its the veggie version. Finely minced cauliflower florets goes into a thick garam masala making it great side for idli, dosa, chapathi or even as a side for rice.

Tamil ~ English  , Kothu ~~ Minced

Cauliflower Kheema / Cauliflower Gothsu / Minced Cauliflower Curry / Cauliflower Curry / Konthana Kari / Kothu  kari / Curry / Cauliflower Masala

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Score: 7.3, Votes: 7

Vankaya Pakodi Kura is a traditional Andhra dish made with brinjal and deep fried besan fritters often served during wedding or other special occasions. My recipe is slightly contrary to the original recipe, as the original calls for deep frying brinjal pieces.  Its upto you, either deep fry or saute... whichever you choose the final dish will still look good and taste great.

Telugu ~~~ English    Vankaya ~~~ Brinjal     Pakodi ~~~ Gram flour Soft Pakodas / Besan Fritters       Kura ~~~ Curry / Stir-fry / Poriyal / Saute

Brinjal Pakodi Curry / Brinjal Curry / Vankaya Koora / Vankaya Kura / Brinjal Stir Fry / Pakoda Curry / Deep Fried Brinjal Curry.

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Score: 9.0, Votes: 1

 Avial is a well known Kerala side-dish for rice. And also a Kanyakumari favourite. The aroma that arises when my grandmother cooks it in a mud pot, still lingers around. It differs from the traditional recipe in just one way - she cooked it without adding curd. And so here is Tamil Nadu's version.

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Score: 0.0, Votes: 0

Brinjal Chops is just another fancy name for  " Stuffed Brinjal curry /Ennai kathrikkai", this recipe has been already shared by me but this version is slightly different and its close to the one served with biryani by catering agencies. My recipe shared here is something which I learned from a Muslim bhai who caters biryani for special occasion's and its typical tamizh Muslim style. They prepare these with black sesame seeds, never add any garam masala and brinjal's don't get be stuffed, instead they are chopped lengthwise and literally float in sesame oil.

Ennai Kathrikkai / Yennai kathrikkai Kuzhambu / Brinjal Curry / Pakki style / Muslim Style Brinjal Curry / Bai Style / Muslim Bhai Style Yenna Kathrikkai / Eggplant / Brinjal Kotsu / Gothsu / Brinjal Gravy / Sesame Brinjal Gravy / Nalennai Kuzhambu / Nallennai

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Score: 9.0, Votes: 5

My husband was all praises for this snack which he used to get in the IIT canteen when he was in mumbai. He was asking me to try this recipe for a long time which i did finally. I had no idea what it tasted llike or what ingredients it had, and my husband couldnt do much help. So with the name as guidance i used my own formula and it came out sucessfully as a clone to the original recipe. This would make a yummy evening tea time snack or a surprise lunchbox snack for kids.

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Score: 5.5, Votes: 2

Okra is my family's all time favorite.. and never had a chance for leftovers. This recipe is one among them, little spicy with crunchy crushed peanut finish.

Telugu ~~~ English   ,   Bendakaya ~~ Okra / Ladyfinger  , Vepudu ~~ Dry stir -fry

Bendakaya Fry / Okra Fry / Lady's finger fry / Vendaikkai Varuval / Poriyal / Bendakaya Curry

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Score: 4.5, Votes: 2

Bittergourd curry without bitterness??? Give it a try and you will be surprised. This super simple Andhra speciality is a regular in our meals.

Telugu ~~ English  , KakaraKaya ~~ Bittergourd  , Kura ~~ Curry

Pavakkai Varuval / Pagarkai / Bitter Gourd Fry / Vepudu / Curry / Bittergourd Masala / Bitter Gourd Curry / Paavakkai / Kakara Kaya Kura / Koora / Kura / Cura

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Score: 10.0, Votes: 1