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Jalfrezie is a method a cooking vegetables in a sauce. It’s generally made with mixed vegetables and has a sweet and sour flavour. Ingredients Carrot- 2 Cauliflower- 1 small Beans- 15-20 Onions- 2 Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Chopped ginger- 2 tsps Chopped green chillies- 1 tsp Red chilli powder- 1 tsp Garam masala- 1/2 tspRead more about Vegetable Jalfrezie[…]
Ingredients Cauliflower- 1 small Onions- 2 Tomatoes- 2 Capsicum- 1 big Ginger- 1 inch Oil- 1 tbsp Whole jeera- 1 tsp Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder- 1 tsp Jeera powder- 1 tsp Coriander powder- 2 tsps Dry mango powder- 1// tsp Salt to taste Chopped coriander leaves- 1 tbsp Method Cut cauliflower intoRead more about Cauliflower and Capsicum[…]
Methi Matar Malai Fenugreek leaves are known as Methi in Hindi and Vendhaya Keerai in Tamil. Methi seeds as well as the leaves are extensively used in Indian cuisine. It contains protein, fibre, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, iron and alkaloids. It also contains a compound diosgenin which has oestrogen-like properties, as well as steroidal saponins.Read more about Methi Matar Malai[…]
Amaranth leaves is known as Siru Keerai in Tamil. It is rich in iron and calcium. It increases memory power if it’s taken in a daily diet. It excretes the unwanted materials and protects the body form dangerous diseases. The person who is suffering from the final or critical stage of phthisis are recommended byRead more about Siru Keerai ( Amaranth) Masiyal[…]
Paruppu Usili is a very traditional Tamil Brahmin recipe. Paruppu usili is a delicacy and one of the important recipes in traditional Tamil Brahmin wedding menus. It’s served for lunch on the muhurtham day. It’s made with combination of lentils like tuvar dal( pigeon peas/ tuvaram paruppu), chana dal( chick peas/ kadalai paruppu) and aRead more about Beans Paruppu Usili[…]
Brinjal is also known as aubergine or eggplant. It’s known as Kathrikai in Tamil and Baingan in Hindi. Brinjal is a versatile vegetable. It can be used in recipes that require braising, stir frying, baking, deep frying, roasting etc. This is one vegetable that my whole family is fond off. So I make many recipesRead more about Brinjal and shallots stir fry[…]
Unripe tomatoes or raw tomatoes will be pale green all over, feel nearly solid and will have a more acidic or tart flavour which makes it very ideal to use for making spicy gravies, specially Chetinadu style. Ingredients Chopped green tomatoes- 3 cups Chopped shallots – 1/2 cup ( small onions or madras onions) CrushedRead more about Green tomatoes in creamy coconut and almond gravy[…]
Whenever I make Idiyappam or Aappam, i make this spicy stew. Coconut milk used in this recipe contributes to the unique flavour and richness of the stew. My family’s favourite and I hope all of you will enjoy this stew:) Ingredients Boiled and chopped potatoes- 1 and 1/2 cups Boiled and chopped carrot- 1 cupRead more about Potato and Carrot Stew[…]
Bitter gourd is known as Paavakai in Tamil and Karela in Hindi. Due to its bitter taste not many are fond of this vegetable, though it is very rich in minerals and vitamins. It is an excellent source of vitamins B1, B2, and B3, C, magnesium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, manganese, and has high dietary fiber.Read more about Paavakai Varuval( Bitter gourd stir fry)[…]
