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Description: Tender Green Cluster bean pods seasoned with fresh coconut cumin masala, a delectable curry which can be served with Roti or Rice. As a rich source of protein and fiber, cluster beans offer several health benefits. Cluster beans is very useful in controlling diabetes, curing constipation and also reduces the cholesterol level. Gawaar Subji / Goruchikkudu Kaya Kora / Mattikayala /…
Thakkali Poondu Thooku is a easy south indian side dish for idli dosai made with ripe tomatoes and garlic. A few weeks ago, I hauled home five pounds of juicy red tomatoes for five bucks. They were tomatoes on the vine and were dead cheap for that price, also really juicy and vibrant that I couldn’t resist buying. Had to…
Eral, colloquially pronounced as “era / இறா” is one of the most popular pick among seafood varieties. Eral, as in Tamil refers to prawn / shrimp and varuval refers to a dry stir fry / dry curry. Eral Varuval / Prawn Fry, is a south Indian style prawn fry which is extremely simple, straight forward pantry ingredients and takes just…
Here’s something hearty and healthy for these cold wintry days. Usually or mostly Black eyed peas makes us think of a sundal recipe or quick salad recipe. But they pair well with gravies too. They are real friendly with most common veggies like brinjal, bottlegourd and drumstick. Moreover you don’t have to break your head about pre-soaking overnight, these are softer dried peas and require just about 10 minutes of soaking time. Here’s a light version of kara kuzhambu recipe made with black eyed peas and drumstick which when accompanied by plain rice and appalam will complete a full course meal.
Kuzhambu / Kulambu / Kaaramani / Thatta Payir Kuzhambu / Kongu Samayal / Puli Kuzhambu
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…
A huge pack of Idli rava was sleeping in my pantry.., guess it might be the same with many of you too. I couldn't think of anything productive other than turning them to Hotel Idlis. Well, home made idlis with regular idli rice are whiter, spongy and soft. Whereas these Rava idlis…when steamed turn out to be slightly yellowish, soft but bulgy. They turn out to be like the ones which we get in restaurants. Mostly these are kind of staple in many telugu households but to us or atleast me they remind me of hotel idlis.
Simple south Indian fish fry recipe using Salmon fish!
You may wonder if one such dish exist, paneer has no connection with south Indian classics.. but why not ?? Try this crazy combination…. plain paneer tossed in my authentic chettinad blend, another simple but exquisite preparation under my roof. Panner Masala / Chettinad Paneer Curry / Chettinad Curry / South Indian Paneer Curry / Masala Ingredients-1 20 cubes Paneer cubes…
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
Goes well with sambar, dal etc. Or simply it can be added in the hot rice along with the ghee.
