Chapathi / Parathas ,as I have mentioned many times before,is a favorite meal in our household.But if its the same variety of paratha,I can see some reaction on their faces which screams-‘You did the same thing today!I thought you had a blog and liked to cook new dishes!!!’.To avoid such situations I keep changing the…
Karuveppilai Thuvaiyal – Curry leaves Chutney And An Update
Karuveppilai /Kadipatta/ Sweet Neem leaf or Curry leaves lend their distinctive flavor and aroma to the Indian dishes.It holds such a vital place in the Indian kitchen that there is no substitute for this healthy herb.The leaf is used for seasoning,to prepare tasty chutney and the powder is mixed with steamed rice.A drizzle of ghee…
Kothamalli podi
This is an easy podi recipe that I came across in Rak’s Kitchen I used: Dry coriander seeds-1/2 a cupRed chillies-4Whole pepper-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonGarlic -3 large podsSalt to taste 1. Dry roast the coriander seeds,red chillies,cumin seeds,pepper2. Cool and powder these ingredients.3. When almost done add the garlic pods and run the mixie in…
Coriander Cauliflower Peas Curry
With a whole bag of fresh coriander leaves and peas sitting in the fridge,I was happy to see this recipe in The Singing Chef! I used:[The original recipe is here] Cauliflower- 1, medium sized,broken into floretsPeas โ ยฝ a cupCumin seeds- 1 teaspoonOil- 1 teaspoonAsafoetida- a pinchSalt to taste Grind to a paste adding very…
Methi Mattar Pulao
This is a delectable combination of methi [Fenugreek leaves] and peas with a hint of spices and without a tinge of bitterness! I used: Cooked rice-2 cupsKasuri methi[Dry fenugreek leaves]- 2 tablespoonsPeas-1/2 a cup,boiled till just cookedTomato-1,choppedOnion-1,choppedSambar powder-1 teaspoonGarlic-2 pods,gratedBayleaf-1Curry leaves โ a fewMustard-1 teaspoonCumin seeds-1 teaspoonSalt to tasteOil-2 teaspoons 1. Soak kasuri methi in…