tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-180539642009-11-27T02:23:30.518-02:00A Food Blog for Indian Recipes.Malar Gandhihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16586988066440083113noreply@blogger.comBlogger1363125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18053964.post-41940989295139871532009-11-25T22:02:00.006-02:002009-11-25T22:23:33.483-02:00

Kubhani ka Meetha:(Hyderabadi Style)Qubani Ka Meetha. Qubani Ka Meeta. Apricot Halwa. Hyderbad Apricot dessert. Peach Pazham Halwa.Another exciting recipe from the city of Char Minar (Hyderabad). I am reposting one of my old recipe, here today to Wish Y'all Happy Thanks Giving.:) Enjoy your holidays and have fun shopping:) IngredientsDry apricot 250 gmsSugar 150 gmsAlmonds 1/4 cup(Toasted and

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Bell Pepper Pilaf:Capsicum Pilaf. Kudai Milagai Pulav. Simla Mirchi Pulav.Hot peppers, Chili peppers, Jalapenos, Habanero and Bell peppers (except that of black pepper) all the chili varieties comes under Solanacea family. They belong to the genus Capsicum. Though the term 'Capsicum' is meant for only 'Bell Peppers'(heat-less species) in British English, all the chili peppers do have an active

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Basanthi:(Version 2)Baasundi. Basundi. Basandhi. Basandhi.I miss my Mommy, mother's food and I always will...so here is a simple way to ease the feeling!! I have already posted 'Saffron Basanthi' in my blog, long before! Right, why am I posting it again? Lately I thought, it is not the way mommy does that. I tweaked her recipe, beyond imagination, infused lot of saffron (so that's why I have to

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Paruppu Paniyaram:(Chettinad Style)Lentils Paniyaram. Dhal Paniyaram. Parippu Paniyaram. Nothing much to say...I like chettinad cuisine. Especially their wide array of paniyarams:) I prefer 'Paruppu Paniyaram'(Mixed Lentils Puff?!!)better, as it is good source of protein. Unlike deep fried/shallow fried vadai it consumes less oil, so guilt free indulgence.Ingredients:Tuvar dal Moong dalChana

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Kozhi Vella Korma:Chicken White Korma. Kodi Kuruma, Kozhi Vella Kuruma. Vegetables in White Korma is mostly prefered with plain Nei Saadham in my home. My Grandma used to make it, to go with her speciality Thengai Birinji Saadham. Vegetarians Choice:Plain Onion-Tomato KormaEggs White KormaBrussels Sprouts White KormaThough neither my mother or grandmother attempted to cook this with meat, I felt

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Tumkur Thatte Idli:(Karnataka Style)Karnataka's Flat Idlies. Thattae Idly. Thatte Idly. Flat Idlies. Madras Rathna Cafe Idly - Triplicane, Chennai. Palace Cafe Idly - Vellore. Thattai Idlies. Thattai Idly. Thatte idly is certainly from Karnataka, as far as I know! It is said that its quite famous around the Tumkur district. Well, they have an unique set of idly steaming vessel and laddles for

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Saiva Meen Kuzhambu:(Chettinad Style)Vegetarian's Fish. Vegetarian's Fish Gravy. Saiva Meen Kuzhambu. Dhall-Machchili ka Saalan. Pappu-Chappalu Pulusu. Auntie told that she learnt this recipe from The Famous Chef 'Arusuvai Arasu'. When the crew cooked for the family function. And its a big hit.:) This curry was too good and the sentiment was shared by all (Vegetarians and Not so Vegetarians). Did

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Nuts and Honey Milk Shake:Honey Milk Shake, Nuts Milk Shake.Honey is truly an insect product. It has high nutritive value, loaded with vitamins. However the food value of honey may be estimated by the presence of sugar in it, approximately 80% of sugar. One should not be confused with honey is a direct plant product because of the nectar, pollen and cane-sugar being secretions of flowers!! As

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Deep Fried Jumbo Shrimps:Shrimps Tempura (Japanese Style), Epi-Fry. Prawns Bajji, Shrimps Bajji. Beer battered Shrimps Fry. Fried Shrimps Crispies.Fried Shrimps is a dish for party...When you are looking for not so messy Finger foods. Its quickly whipped, ready in minutes and a best way to use up the leftovers from the pantry, he he. Vegetarians, please use thinly sliced vegetables in place of

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Hotel Style Rawa Dosai: Saravanaa Bhavan Hotel Style Rawa Dosai. Restaurant Style Rawa Dosa. Paper Thin Rawa Dosa. Rava Dose. Sooji Dosa. Semolina Crepes. Though I claim here, its Restaurant style but I have to admit that mine isn't that perfect after all! But I am glad that I tried.:) I am not a big fan of Saravana Bhawan's food.:( I am sorry. One main thing is 'its totally vegetarian'

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Reshmi Kebab:Reshmi Kabob. Reshmi K-bab. Reshmi Kebabu. Reshmi Kawaab. Vegetarian's can use 'Shredded Soya Chunks' for a variation.Resham means 'silk', something that is so soft like a silk' is equated as Reshmi! Don't you think its a poetic expression?!:)Reshmi Kebab calls for a long long marination hours. Generally I prefer overnight mariantion, thats easy. Fresh cream / double cream (heavy

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Coconut Poli:Thengai Poli, Koppara Bobatlu. Thenga obbatu. Thengai Obattu. Nariyal ka Puran Poli. Nariyal Pooran Poli. I like this 'Adyar Ananda Bhawan's Thengai Poli', they make it too good. While I was studying at Chennai...myself and my friends regularly stopped there for this sweet. Much like Andhra traditional Bobatlu, but instead of 'chana dal puran', here 'coconut' is used. Ingredients:All

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Pattaani Paruppu Vadai:Yellow Peas Vada. Yellow Peas Masal Vadai. Street Vendor's Special Vada. Coimbatore Pattu Paruppu Vadai. Kovai Pattani Paruppu Vadai. Kovai Paruppu Vadai. Coimbatore Paruppu Vadai. You all know that I am basically from Chennai (but still prefer to call it as Madras). We(Chennaiittes/ Madras vaasi) uniquely distinguish 'two different vadas' into 'Medhu Vada' and 'Masal Vada'

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Pala Pazha Kozhukattai:Pala Pazha Kozhukattai, Palapazha Kozhukkattai. Inippu Kozhukattai. Sweet Dumplings. Jack Fruit - Rice Dumplings. Botanical name of Jack fruit is Artocarpus heterophyllus. It belongs to mulberry trees family. The fruits are extra large, that one can practically hug it. Interestingly the fruits are found on the trunks and not on the branches here. Ah nature's wonder! These

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Jack Fruit Jam:Chakka Varati. Pala Pazha Halwa. Palapazham Halwa/Jam. Chakka Varattiyadhu.My Mommy learnt this recipe from her friend Geetha (whose native is Palakkad). Mommy learnt bunch of Kerala specialities from her(will share with you'll in future). Both my Mother and Geetha Auntie are excellent singers, all they do is sing and cook together. Oh those were days, man. When I was a little girl

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Vegetable Cutlet:It looks like...I almost forgot the idea of 'vegetables' even once in a while in my cooking. I am a total non-veg person, its easy to cook and always complete. The only way to make one consume more vegetables is give it in a fried rice form, veg kebabs and like this cutlet. Some of my favourite cutlets for you...Nuts CutletChicken CutletFish CutletIngredients:

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Chicken Broth & Chicken Stock: (Totally Indian Way)Chicken Clear Soup. Chicken Broth. Chicken Stock.What is the difference between chicken broth and chicken stock? Do you'll know! Not that two are entirely different. Broth and Stock call for the same vegetables, spices and herbs...just the simmering time is less and more respectively. This is one of my kitchen essentials. Its not that hard to

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Kuzhambu Milagai Podi:Mommy's Kuzhambu Milagai Thool. Multi Purpose Milagai Thool. Kalandha Molaga Podi. Kuzhambu Podi. Home Made Milaga Podi. Molaga Thool. Molaga Podi. Home Made Chili Powder. Mirchi Powder. Kaara Podi. Mommy makes this 'Kalandha Milagai Podi' and uses it invariably to all her preparations. This is kind of multi purpose podi...added to any curry, stew, korma, kootu or sambar. I

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Godhumai Ravai Pongal:Cracked Wheat Pongal. Samba Godhumai Rava Pongal. Myself and my brother live in two different time zones...that we can't always talk:( We have 17 hours difference (He is in Australia)...so he should stay up all night and I should get up too early to get hold of him. So, does this have changed anything at all for me!! No, he still tracks me down for my mistakes.:( Good that I

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Paneer Tikka Masala:Cottage Cheese Curry. Panir Tikka Masala. Paaladai Kuzhambu.As I told you before, enjoyed these vegetarian's delicasies big time at Restaurants, only when accompained by Vegetarian friends!! But I have to admit...they are better than chicken sometimes! Started liking them...So for making 'Paneer Tikka Masala' you'll need 'Paneer Tikka'. Follow the links for the

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Vilam Pazha Halwa:Vilampazham Jam. Vilampazha Halwa. Vilam Pazha Laddu.The Botanical name of this fruit is Feronia elephantum. The English common name is 'Wood Apple'. The shell is hard and lethery...goes from pale greenish white to half white when ripe. The pulp is extremely 'tangy'...so they always mix it with jaggery. This is kind of seasonal fruit, hits the market during 'Aadi Maasam'(

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Brussels Sprouts Korma:Brussels Sprouts White Kurma. Kilai Koss Vella Kurma. Honestly I have never seen this vegetable in Chennai or any other places, I lived in(India). But my Coimbatore friends used to boast (often) about one particular vegetable...that I didn't knew. Yes, that is Brussels sprouts! Or simply 'Kilai Koss'(in native tongue). Maybe the hilly areas produce them a lot, like Ooty,

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Cheesy Chilies:Chili Relino?! Cheese filled Chili peppers. If I need a quick snack, the one thing I turn into is, fill my chili pepper/jalapenos with cheese and bake them! This doesnt demand any labor in the kitchen. It would great if we grill them, although baking isnt a bad idea.

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Fried Cheese Sticks:Fried Cheese. Breaded Cheese Sticks.Nothing much to talk about the recipe, jut fried the string cheese...that's all!:) Simple evening munch. Now...who wouldn't like cheese, huh!:)Ingredients:String cheese 2-4Egg white 1Bread crumbs few spoonsSaltPepperDry ParsleyDry garlic powderDry onion powderOil for shallow frying.Method:Mix all the above said ingredients(except oil, cheese

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Thanks for the lovely Award Raje.

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