Mutton Soup
Preparation Time: 40 minutes No of servings: 4-5 Spice Level: 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Mutton:1/2kg(Including bone) Onion :1(Medium) Green chilies : 2(optional) Whole Black pepper(Peppercorns) : 10 Cumin seeds : 1 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds : 1 tsp Ginger and garlic paste : 1/2 tbsp Turmeric powder : 1tsp Curry leaves : 6 to 8 springs Coriander Leaves : 2tbsp Salt to taste Tomato : 1(Finely chopped) Bay Leaves :2 cloves : 2 Cinnamon : 1/2 inch stick Water : 4 cups Method Of Preparation: Heat oil in a pan add cumin seeds ,onions,curry leaves(4 springs) fry them now add peppercorns .Just shallow fry all the above ingredients.Remove it from heat . Grind the above mixture (don’t grind it like a fine paste ). Now heat a pressure pan with oil in it add cloves ,cinnamon,bay leaves,ginger and...
Read MoreSemiya Pradhaman
Preparation Time : 35 minutes No of servings : 3-4 Spice Level : 0 out of 5 Ingredients: Semiya : 1 cup Moong dal : 1/2 tsp Jaggery : 2 1/2 cups Coconut milk : 1 cup Cardamom powder/Elachi powder : 1 tsp Ghee : 2 tbsp  Coconut : 2 tbsp (Finely Chopped) Method of Preparation: Boil Moong dal until its cooked and drain the water (Make sure the moong dal is not over cooked it and it shouldn’t stick with each other ). Boil 5 cups of water in a vessel when the water comes to a boil add semiya into it .Let it cook in high heat for 2 minutes and then continue in low heat until its well cooked. Add 1/4 cup of water in jaggery and boil it until gets fully dissolved in water. After...
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Semiya Payasam
Preparation Time : 40 minutes No of servings : 5-6 Spice Level : 0 out of 5 Ingredients: Semiya (Vermicilli) : 1/2 cup Milk : 2 cups Cashewnut : 10 (Crushed) Cardamom (Elachi) : 1/2 tsp Ghee : 1 tbsp Sugar : 3/4 cup For Grinding: Grated Coconut : 1 tbsp Cashews : 6 Method of Preparation: Roast Semiya in a 1/2 tbsp of Ghee and when its turn in to Golden Brown remove it from heat and keep it aside. Heat 1 1/2 cup of water in a heavy Bottomed Vessel and add roasted semiya in to it. When it comes to a boil add sugar, milk, ground coconut and cashew mixture, boil it for 5 minutes and remove it from heat. Fry the cashews in remaining ghee and put it in the above mixture add Elachi/cardamom in...
Read MoreTomato Thokku
Ingredients: Tomatoes : 10 (Ripe) Garlic : 15 Vegetable Oil : 150 ml Gingely oil : 50 ml Fennel seeds : 2 tsp Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp Red chili powder : 2 tsp (According to your spice level) Salt : according to your taste Method of Preparation : Boil the tomatoes (Put the tomatoes in a boiling water just 3 minutes and remove it from heat and put it in ice cold water, so you can peel the skin very easily) and now peel the skin of tomatoes and mash it or you can just grind it. Grind the garlic in to paste and keep it aside. Heat Vegetable oil (150 ml) in a heavy bottomed pan add fennel seeds fry them and add the tomato paste, garlic paste ,red chili powder , turmeric powder and salt into...
Read MorePoricha Kuzhambhu
This is something different and simple from other poricha kuzhumbhu recipes. When you want to cook something delicious, simple but in a short time. Here is the recipe. Preparation Time : 40 minutes No of servings : 3-4 Spice Level : 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Drumsticks : 8(Frozen or You can use fresh ) Onions : 1 (Big) (sliced lengthwise) Tomatoes : 2 (finely chopped) Coriander powder : 1 tbsp Red chili powder : 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin powder : 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp Garlic : 8 Curry leaves :6 springs Coriander leaves : 2 tbsp (for garnishing) Coconut : 2 tbsp (Grated) Oil : 2 tbsp For seasonings: oil : 2 tsp Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp Urad dal : 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds : 1 tsp Method of Preparation : Heat oil in...
Read MoreBrinjal (Eggplant) Kootu
This is one of my favorite recipes at times when we have unexpected guests . It is very easy to make and it usually takes about 15 minutes to do it. Preparation Time : 35 minutes No of servings : 3-4 Spice Level : 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Brinjal/Eggplant : 1(big) Tamarind : lemon size Turmeric Powder : 1/3 tsp Asafoetida : 1/3 tsp oil : 2 tsp Mustard seeds : 1/3 tsp Red chili : 2 Toor dal : 1 tsp Green chili : 2 Curry leaves : few springs Methods of Preparation: Glaze the Brinjal/Eggplant with oil and roast in direct flame by turning side to side so the skin sears a little bit(Try this step if you have a direct flame or Gas stove) Otherwise Heat some oil in a pan and add the brinjal...
Read MoreKadappa Sambhar
Preparation Time : 40 minutes No of servings : 3-4 Spice Level : 2 out of 5 Ingredients: Split daliya(Pottu kadalai) :3 tbsp Onion : 1(medium)(sliced lenghtwise) Tomato : 2(small) Green chili : 4 Coconut : 2 tbsp Cumin seeds : 2tsp Asafoetida : a pinch Curry leaves : 8 springs salt to taste Garlic : 3 Ginger : 1 inch(chopped) oil : 1 tbsp Mustard seeds : 1 tsp Urad dal :1 tsp Fennel seeds : 1 tsp Water : 1 cup coriander leaves : few(for garnishing) Method of Preparation: Fry half of the sliced onions with garlic (2) ,cumin seeds ,green chili(2),ginger(1/2 inch)and coconut (chopped) in a oil.Fry it for few minutes or till the onions turn in to Golden color . Now add split daliya (3 tbsp) to the above mixture and remove from heat.Let it...
Read MoreVeggie Cutlet
Preparation Time : 50 minutes No of servings : 10-11 Spice Level : 2 out of 5 Ingredients: Potatoes : 2(medium)(boiled and mashed) Carrot : 1(finely chopped)(Boiled) Green peas : 1/2 cup(frozen or boiled) Onions :1(medium)finely chopped Red chili powder :2 tsp Green chili : 3(finely chopped) Ginger and Garlic paste : 1 tsp Coriander Leaves : 2tbsp Cashew nuts : 1 tsp Garam Masala : 2tsp Ghee : 1tbsp Egg white : 1 Breadcrumbs : 1 cup Salt to Taste oil for frying Method Of Preparation: Heat oil in a pan add onion and green chillies fry for few minutes and add ginger &garlic paste,fry for 3 minutes in low heat. Then add carrot and green peas which is boiled already.Mix it with ginger and garlic paste. Add red chili powder and garam masala powder and fry for...
Read MoreLollypop Meatballs
Preparation Time : 60 minutes No of servings : 6-7 Spice Level : 2 out of 5 Ingredients: keema or mutton minced :1\4 pound onion finely chopped:1(medium) Ginger minced:1tbsp Garlic minced :1 tbsp Tomato :1( finely chopped) Coriander leaves chopped :1tbsp Green chillies chopped :1tbsp Oyster sauce : 1tbsp pepper salt to taste Method of Preparation: Put the minced mutton, half of chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies in a food processor. Add salt and pepper to taste. Make marble- sized balls. Heat water in a pan. Dip the prepared balls in the boiling water and poach them for 5 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Heat oil in a fry pan. Add the rest of the onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Add tomato and stir till the masala or condiments leave the sides of the pan. Add...
Read MoreSpring roll Bowls
Ingredients: Spring rolls or wonton wrappers (readily available at the frozen section) : 10 Chopped chickens or chopped prawns : 1 cup Onion chopped : 1tsp Ginger chopped: 1tsp Garlic chopped : 1 tsp Soy sauce:1 tsp Oil :2 tsp Pepper salt as required. Method Of Preparation: Place spring Rolls or Wonton Wrappers around the base Of a muffin tray. Brush oil in between the sheets. Shape the wrappers along the base of the muffin pan, to form bowl-shape hollows. Brush again it in a preheated oven at 180 degree celsius for 10 minutes. Remove from the tray. Cool. To prepare the filling- heat oil in pan. Stir-fry onion, ginger, garlic and chopped boneless chicken, on high flame, for 4 minutes. Add soy sauce salt, pepper,keep aside. Fill the bowls with the...
Read MoreSesame Prawn Toast
Preparation Time : 40 minutes No of servings : 3-4 Spice Level : 2 out of 5 Ingredients: Bread slices : 6 Raw Prawns : 1 cup Egg : 1 Spring onions (Finely chopped) Ginger grated : 1 tsp Soya Sauce : 2tsp Corn Flour : 1tsp Fine Spice powder: 1/2 tsp Roasted Sesame Seeds : 1/2 cup oil to Deep- fry Method of Preparation: Place the prawns ,egg,spring,onions,ginger,cornflour,soy sauce in a food processor to make paste .keep aside . Cut the crust of the bread. Cut each bread into 4 triangles. Apply prepared prawn paste evenly on one side of the bread slices. Sprinkle sesame seeds on the paste and press them to stick. Heat oil , deep fry the bread slices, the filling side down. Fry till crisp and golden. Serve hot with a chilli dipping sauce....
Read MoreSpring Rolls
Preparation Time : 60 minutes No of servings : 10-12 Spice Level : 2 out of 5 Ingredients carrots : 2 (grated) Beans :7 to 8 (Finely Chopped) Onions : 2(Finely Chopped) capsicum : 2(Finely Chopped) Salt : 2 tsp Black pepper : 1 tsp Tomato sauce : 1 spn Oil : 2tsp cabbage : 4 to 5 leaves Red chili powder : 1 tsp Maida : 2 tbsp Wheat Flour : 1 cup Method of Preparation Heat oil in a pan . Add onions fry for few minutes and add all the chopped Vegetables ,fry until it turns into golden brown (don’t add water). Now add the tomato sauce,red chili powder,Black pepper powder,and salt . Cook until all the vegetables become soft and cooked fully. Remove it from heat and let it cool . Take the wheat flour...
Read MoreSpicy Chili Chicken
Preparation time: 60 mins No. of Servings: 4-5 Spice level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients Chicken : 500 gm(Boneless chicken and Boiled) Onion : 1 (big) Tomato : 2(Make it to paste) Garlic : 4 to 5 Coriander Leaves : few Oil : 4 tbsp Garam Masala : 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder : 2tsp Red chili Powder : 2 tbsp Green Chili : 5 to 6 Cumin Seeds : 1/2 tbsp Bell Pepper : 1 (Big) Salt to taste Method of Preparation Heat oil in pan ,add cumin seeds when it cracks add onions (sliced into cube shape) and fry till golden brown. Add capsicum and fry till it turns into Golden brown. Add chicken Pieces and fry until it’s fully cooked. Add Tomato paste and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Then add Garam Masala ,Turmeric powder,Red chili...
Read MorePotato Vada
Preparation time: 50 mins No. of Servings: 4-5 Spice level: 2 out of 5 Ingredients: Potato (Peeled and grated) – 1/2 cup Urad dal – 1 cup Raw rice – 1/4 cup Red chillis – 8 Asafoetida powder – 1 pinch Green chillis – 5 Curry leaves – little Cilantro – little Ginger – 1 piece Salt to taste Oil to fry Preparation: Soak rice and urad dal separately in water. Drain the water and grind rice, urad dal with red chillies and asafoetida powder. Chop ginger, green chillies, curry leaves and cilantro finely and mix with the ground mixture. Add the grated potatoes, salt and mix well. Heat oil in a kadai. Make small patties of the mixture and fry them in...
Read MoreParuppu Powder
Preparation time: 30 mins Spice level: 2 out of 5 Ingredients Toor dal : 1 cup Asafoetida : 2tsp Red chili : 10 salt to taste Preparation Fry the above dry ingredients without adding oil and fry till it turns into golden brown. Cool it and add salt . Grind the mixture coarsely It goes well with rice...
Read Morekarakuzhambhu Powder
Preparation time: 50 mins Spice level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients Red chili : 1 kg Coriander seeds(Dhania ) : 750 gms Cumin seeds : 1 cup Peppercorns : 1/2 cup Peanuts : 1 tbsp Asafoaetida :1 tsp Method of preparation Fry coriander seeds ,peanuts and cumin seeds separately . Fry the remaining ingredients lightly . Grind it all together very nicely and store it in a air tight container. Tip Use this powder for kara kuzhambhu ,puli kuzhambhu .It will give nice...
Read MoreAchari Prawn Masala
Preparation time: 45 mins No. of Servings: 4-5 Spice level: 4 out of 5 Ingredients Shrimp : 15 (number) Onion : 3/4 big(chopped finely) Tomato : 1 (big) (chopped finely) Green chili : 1 (slit into four) Cumin seeds : 1/4tsp Fennel seeds : 1/4 tsp Mustard : 1/4 tsp Coriander Powder : 1/4 tsp Red chili powder : 1tsp (or according to your spice level) Ginger paste : 1/2 tsp Garlic paste :1/2 tsp Turmeric powder : a pinch Vinegar : 1tsp Oil : 50ml Salt : to taste Method of Preparation Heat oil add mustard seeds,allow mustard to crack ,add cumin seeds,fennel seeds,fry lightly. Add onion fry until light brown,add ginger paste and garlic paste fry until oil separates. Add turmeric,red chili powder,coriander powder,green chili strip, and tomato , saute for 10 minutes.add salt to taste. Add...
Read MoreCauliflower 65
Preparation time: 1 hr No. of Servings: 4-5 Spice level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients: Cauliflower – 1 medium size Curry Powder or Kuzhambu Masala Powder – 1 1/2 tsp Ginger – a small piece Garlic – 4 cloves Green Chilli – 1 Corn flour – 1 tsp Rice flour – 1/2 tsp Salt – 1/4 tsp Oil Lemon juice – 1/2 tsp Cilantro for garnish Preparation: Separate cauliflower into small pieces. Immerse the cauliflower florets in hot water with some salt. Cut ginger, garlic and green chilli into small pieces. Mix corn flour, rice flour, chilli powder, curry powder/kuzhambu masala powder, lemon juice, salt, green chillies, ginger and garlic to form a smooth paste. Remove the cauliflower florets from hot water. Dip the cauliflower florets into the paste to get an even coating. Fry them in oil. Garnish...
Read MoreBajji powder
Preparation time: 50 mins Spice level:2 out of 5 Ingredients Rice :1 1/4 cup Urad dal : 1/4 cup(fried) toor dal : 1/2 cup chana dal(Gram dal) : 1/4 cup Red chili : 5 nos Asafoetida : a pinch Preparation Grind all the above ingredients into a fine powder, and store it in a container. when you make bajji take this powder and make a paste (it should be like a loose paste so vegetables stick into it). And fry it in oil. If you want you can add a pinch of baking soda in that powder...
Read MoreIdli Chutney Powder
Preparation time: 40 mins No. of Servings: 10-15/strong> Spice level: 4 out of 5 Ingredients Urad dal : 1/2 cup Channa dal(Gram dal) : 1/2 cup Asafoetida :a pinch Red chili :6 nos curry leaves : 4 to 5(optional) salt to taste oil :2 tsp Preparation Heat oil in a pan and add the ingredients in it fry until it turns into golden brown. After that cool it and add salt to it. Grind it very coarsely and store it in a air tight container. It goes well with idli and...
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