A recipe for passion is always simmering !
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
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
Simple delicious pachadi with purple brinjal. Good with plain white rice topped with generous amount of ghee. Lip smacking tasty.
Telugu ~ English , Vankaya ~~~ Brinjal / Egglplant , Pachadi ~~~ Chutney / Ground Paste / Thick pickle like gravy / Curry
Vankaya / Vaankaya Pachadi / Pacchadi / Vankaya Tomato Kura / Kura / Koora / Vankaya Curry / Brinjal Chutney / Kathrikkai Thuvial / Thuvial / Masial
Are you looking for a simple effortless pulao recipe ?? Then you should try this yogurt/ curd pulao which is takes less time to prepare and goes perfectly well with any spicy gravy. Good for party menu and even makes a good recipe for lunch box.
Yogurt Pulav/ Yogurt mixed rice / Ghee pulav
Onion Preserve / Pickle / relish / Chutney is a semi thick spicy jelly like coarse paste usually an accompaniment for south Indian tiffin items. In our family we make this thokku in big batches and store for upto 6 months. Great for picnics, instant side for any tiffin like idli dosa or puri. We even spread this on a plain bread toast and quick snack. Fresh ingredients, more oil and using dry spoon every time.. will make this preserve last for long time. Only disadvantage it takes about 1 1/2 hours approximate to make this thokku, which is worth a try for its uses.
இறால் கீரை பொரியல் ~~~ Sauteed Greens with Shrimp / Prawns.
Kudamilagai ~ Capsicum/ Bell Pepper, Kozhi ~ Chicken, Varuval – Dry Fry is a simple, spicy chicken curry made with everyday spices easy to find around your kitchen pantry, an excellent side dish for pulao/pulavs, fried rice or even our routine staple sambar/rasam/curd. Green Bell pepper with her sharp chili aroma weds chicken on a cold winter afternoon with spice powder showers is a delight and keepsake forever.
Bell pepper Chicken Curry / Capsicum Chicken Curry / Kozhi Varuval / Green Capsicum Chicken Fry / Chicken with Bell Peppers
What's for lunch mom??? this questions pops everyday at my home with a huge frown on face. Guess its the same at your home too… No matter what you send and how you send, there's always leftovers in kids lunch boxes. I tried this tricky sandwich for my son with little of everything and he seemed to enjoy. Moreover those new compartment ziplock boxes were of more help in packing a mess free lunch.
Lunch Box Ideas / Sandwiches / Bread Sandwich / School Lunch / Kids Lunch / Pack / Kids Meal / Cold Sandwich
Try this scrumptious mixed vegetable saute with piping hot rice and kuzhambu. Simple but gourmet style poriyal preparation, feeds many, great for potlucks, even a picky eater might sample some..
Tamil ~ English ( Kadamba – Mixed , Kai – Vegetable , Poriyal – dry saute or fry )
Poriyal / Thoran / Dry Fry / Mixed Vegetable Poriyal / Kai Kadambam / Kai Poriyal / Vegetable Porial
Pick your favorite combo for veggies, this is my pick…. Cabbage, Carrots, Green Beans, Green Peas and Broccoli , included cooked Chana dal along with this, you can use any lentil.
Mullangi ~ White Radish has a strong pungent smell which makes it an unwanted guest in many homes. Though it smells awful, it is still under my weekly menu because of its medicinal qualities. In simple words… it purifies blood, excellent for curing piles, constipation, urinary, liver and stomach disorders. If you are a fan of spicy Thai food… you will know what I am talking about. My mom makes this delicious sambar in 2 steps which involves pressure cooking, which does the work in less than 20 minutes if you have double pan pressure cooker, something like this…..
