Easy Poondu kuzhambu/ Simple Garlic Gravy

Back home, mom makes poondu kuzhambu in a different way.She used to make fresh masala, and no tomatoes. Am so lazy to do all those things..hence, I feel this version is easy and comfortable.There is no compromise in the taste,this kuzhambu is a perfect match for idli and dosa too! IngredientsGarlic -25 clovesSmall Onion/shallots-12Tomato(big)-1Green chilli-1Chilli powder-1teaspoonMTR Madras Sambar powder-1 teaspoonTurmeric powder-1/4teaspoonTamarind juice-1/4cupCoconut paste-3tablespoonsMustard seeds-1/2teaspoonFew curry leavesSugar-1/2teaspoonSalt-to...

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Green Beans Casserole

IngredientsCooked Cut Green Beans-4cupsCampbell's condensed cream of mushroom soup-1 canFrench fried onions-1 cupMilk-11/2cupsPepper-1teaspoonSalt-to tasteCapsicum-1(preferably yellow/red/(or) orange)Chopped Walnuts -11/2 tablespoonMethod Chop the capsicum into small pieces.Mix the soup and milk in a wide bowl.Add cooked beans,pepper,salt,3/4 cup of fried onions,3/4th of the capsicum pieces and mix everything together.Preheat the oven to 350F.Pour the mixture in a baking dish/casserole and bake for 35minutes.Take the casserole from the...

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Malai Kofta

IngredientsFor KoftaPaneer-100gramsBoiled Potatoes(medium size)-2Carrot-2Frozen Peas-1/4cupGreen Chilli-2Chopped Cilantro-1tablespoonChilli Powder-1/2teaspoonCoriander Powder-1teaspoonCumin Powder-1teaspoonBroken Cashews-1tablespoonSaltCorn Flour-1/4cupOil to Deep fry.For Gravy Onion(big)-1Green chilly-1Tomatoes -2Cashew-5Ginger-garlic paste-1tablespoonChilli Powder-11/2teaspoonCoriander Powder-11/2teaspoonCumin Powder-1teaspoonTurmeric Powder-1/4teaspoonSaltHalf &Half Milk -1/2cupCumin Seeds-1teaspoonOilMethodKoftaGrate the carrots....

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Onion Pakoda

If you don't concerned about your diet, then this deep fried pakoda's are perfect for a quick evening snack. :) It takes very little time to prepare and tastes heavenly.IngredientsOnion-1Green chilli-1 (or)2Cashew -5 (broken into small pieces)Besan/kadalai mavu-little less than 3/4cupRiceflour- little more than 1/4cupSaltOil-to deep fryMethodSlice the onions -green chillies into thin lengthy pieces.Mix the flours and salt. Combine all the other ingredients,mix everything together.Meanwhile heat oil to deep fry. Add couple of spoons...

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Gopi Paratha

Ingredients For roti Aata-2 cups Salt Water - 1 cup Stuffing Grated Gopi-1cup Cumin Seeds-1/2teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste-1spoon Chopped Curry leaves -1string Chilli Powder-1/2teaspoon Turmeric Powder-1/4teaspoon Garam Masala Powder-1/2teaspoon Chopped Cilantro-1tablespoon Salt Oil Method Make the dough for roti and keep it covered for at-least 30minutes. Heat oil in a kadai,splutter the cumin seeds,add ginger-garlic paste and curry leaves. Sauté for a few minutes. Once the raw smell has gone,add the grated cauliflower-chilli powder-turmeric...

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Radish Poriyal/Mullangi Poriyal

Here I get small bunches of radishes which are really cute.The white radishes are gigantic in size, I am little scary to buy those! :) Sometimes the radish greens will be so fresh and I will cook them with dhal..this time the greens were not so good,hence I made the poriyal only with the veggie. My hubby instantly fell in love with this beautiful pink colour dish! ;)IngredientsRadish Bunch-1Onion(small)-1Green chilly-1Red chilly-1Coconut powder-3/4tablespoonMustard seeds-1/2teaspoonChanna dhal-1teaspoonUrad dhal-1teaspoon\Few curry leavesSalt,OilWash...

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