Chicken stir fry recipe: This is one first recipes that I've learnt from my mom and I use it very often. It tastes good with both veg and non veg curries. I use the normal tomatoes that is more tangy - adds that unique flavour and taste to the fry. Haven't added any food color, … Continue reading Chicken stir fry – The traditional way
Month: August 2015
Tindora/ Ivy Gourd Stir Fry
Tindora/ Ivy Gourd Stir Fry Recipe: Tindoras that I used in my earlier recipe were the large ones - it's skin was hard and when cooked it had that crunchy taste. This time, I've used the tender ones - cutting them was lot easier. Beside culinary usage, Tindoras are used in ayurvedic treatments and its … Continue reading Tindora/ Ivy Gourd Stir Fry
Bitter Gourd Stir Fry – A Julienne Cut
Bitter gourd stir fry: My recent obsession has been the julienne cut - to cut vegetables length wise. After the banana strips recipe that I posted recently, I wanted to make similar interesting recipe with bitter gourd as it is the much avoided vegetable. Normally, julienne cuts are made with carrots, potatoes, capsicum, as they might … Continue reading Bitter Gourd Stir Fry – A Julienne Cut
Chicken starter – Evening snack for kids
Chicken starter recipe: Whenever we go out for lunch or drinner, I noticed that my kid is more inclined to eating the starters than the main course. So I decided that on days when we buy chicken, I should reserve some portion of it for my kids evening snack... She really enjoys eating it... I'm sure … Continue reading Chicken starter – Evening snack for kids
Raw Banana Strips – A Quick Make
Raw banana Strips recipe: After a long tiring morning of sending kid to school, shopping, dusting and cleaning the house, and less cooking, I ended up packing quick lunch for my husband. By then I brought the kid back from school, made her eat lunch and put her to sleep, I was really exhausted and hungry … Continue reading Raw Banana Strips – A Quick Make
Drumstick Brinjal Kara Kuzhambu/Curry – A Quick Make!
Drumstick Brinjal kara kuzhambu recipe: My mom prepares this curry so often as its easy to make and doesn't take much of your time. I like the flavour that drumstick adds to the curry. It tastes best with rice. I don't prefer this as a side for idli or dosa. Ingredients: 1 medium sized … Continue reading Drumstick Brinjal Kara Kuzhambu/Curry – A Quick Make!
Okra Mor kuzhambhu/ Buttermilk curry
Mor kuzhambhu/ Buttermilk curry recipe: It's all about pre-preparation, grinding, mixing and very little cooking, I'd say. Is there anyone out there who doesn't like this curry, then it would be a surprise. Especially, vegetarians would love this recipe. Ingredients: 1 cup curd + 1/2 cup water 3/4 cup okra(cut into 1 inch pieces) 1/2 … Continue reading Okra Mor kuzhambhu/ Buttermilk curry
Curry leaves chutney – Healthy Mornings!
Curry leaves chutney recipe: Curry leaves are predominantly used in seasoning in South Indian preparations. Besides, its also used in home remedy for hair treatment. Coconut oil with curry leaves mix is famous in South India, where households use it to prevent greying of hair. And to add on to that benefit, curry leaves chutney, … Continue reading Curry leaves chutney – Healthy Mornings!
Green Peas Cauliflower Korma
Green Peas Cauliflower Korma: There's always a difference in the taste when the ingredients are freshly roasted and grounded...So flavourful and aromatic...This is one such recipe... It compliments best with roti, dhosa and idli.. Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh green peas(pressure cook for 2 whistle) 1 cup cauliflower florets(parboiled) 1 medium sized onion(cut into large pieces) … Continue reading Green Peas Cauliflower Korma
Vendhaya keerai/Methi leaves Sambar – A Must Try!
Methi leaves(Fenugreek leaves) sambar recipe: I'm fond of greens sambar especially methi leaves and drumstick leaves sambar. I have tried varying the spice levels on many occasions and finally settled to this one recipe with very little ingredients - tastes really good and the taste of methi leaves stays intact in the sambar. I'm extremely … Continue reading Vendhaya keerai/Methi leaves Sambar – A Must Try!
