The health benefits of Garlic are too many to enumerate.Scientists now wonder if its a spice / medicine / both!!!Here is a simple and tangy garlic gravy to go with steamed rice. I used: Garlic-20 pods [medium sized]Tamarind extract-1 cup, thickMustard- 1 teaspoonTurmeric powder- a pinchAsafoetida powder- a pinchCurry leaves-a fewRed chillies-3Salt to tasteSesame seed…
A few days ago,my pantry was in such a poor condition,almost lifeless….Important groceries were missing,I mean,used up.Toor dhal and tamarind were the first ones to get over.Then one by one the others followed suit.I had more empty boxes than ones with groceries.I was desperate.I wished I could walk down the road to the nearby store…
Yet another dish fromRaaga who is in the spot light this month for Tried and Tasted hosted by Divya of Dil Se… I was always using zucchini in chutney or put them in sambar until I saw this in Raaga’s blog.Very Simple and I am glad I tried it.Except for the seasoning,I have made no…
Olan is a traditional stew from God’s own country-Kerala.Black eyed peas are generally used but I used red bean.I am not sure if they season it but I did and it added color and flavor to the dish! I used: Ash gourd-1 cup,choppedRed bean-1/4 cup, soaked overnightCoconut milk-1 cup thickSalt to tasteRed chillies-3Curry leaves a…
I know you are surprised by the name!Yes,we have heard keerai kootu and keerai masiyal but keerai sambar!!???Well,this is as simple as a recipe can get and tastes just as yum! I used: Greens- 1 large bunch,choppedToor dhal-1/2 a cupOnion-1,choppedTomato-1,choppedGarlic-3 pods,wholeSambar powder-2 teaspoonsRed chillies-2Salt to taste Seasoning Mustard-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonChanna dhal-1 teaspoonOil-2 teaspoonsCurry leaves-a…
