Gopi 65 / Cauliflower Fry/ Chilli Cauliflower

IngredientsSakthi chilli chicken masala (or) Any chilli chicken masala - 11/2tablespoonsBesan/ kadalai maavu - 3tablespoonsRice flour -2 tablespoonsCorn flour -2tablespoonJuice of one lemonSalt - 1/4teaspoonWater - 2 to 3 tablespoonsWashed and cleaned Cauliflower florets -2 cupsOil - to deep fryMethodMix everything except oil and keep it aside for 2 hours. (the more time you marinate, cauliflower becomes more tastier, don't forget to keep it in the refrigerator though! ;) )Heat oil on medium heat, deep fry the cauliflowers, serve...

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Baby Lima Beans Korma/Chettinad Lima Beans Kuruma

Lima Beans (aka) Butter beans is a legume, which is packed with nutrients. According to Wikipedia, Lima beans are a good source of dietary fiber, and a virtually fat-free source of high quality protein. DH is not a big fan of legume, but he got attracted towards this beans from the TV series ,"Big Bang Theory". Poor guy was not getting the beans for weeks, as I always forget about this during the grocery shopping! ;) Finally remembered one day and picked a pack of frozen Baby Lima beans. So here comes a yummy side dish for roti/rice....

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Sooji ka Dhokla / Rava Dhokla

IngredientsSooji/Rava/Semolina -1cupSour curd -1/2cupChilli powder-1/2teaspoonTurmeric powder-1/8teaspoonGrated carrot -2 tablespoons (optional)Green chilli-3Sugar-1teaspoonSalt-1/4teaspoonEno fruit salt -1teaspoonLemon juice -1 tablespoonMustard seed-1/2teaspoonOil-1tablespoonWater- 2tablespoonsFor temperingOil -1tablespoonMustard seeds-1teaspoonWhite sesame seeds-2 teaspoonsFew curry leavesFor GarnishingFresh coconut - 2tablespoonsChopped cilantro leaves -2 tablespoonsMethodBeat the curd, grate the carrots. Combine the curd,sooji,...

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Chakka Pradaman / Jack fruit kheer

I have heard of these chakka pradaman/pala pazha payasam/ jack fruit kheer but never tried / tasted it so far. This is the first time I am trying this recipe. It tasted great!IngredientsJack fruit (de seeded and cleaned) - 1.5cups (app.)Jaggery-1/2cup (app. adjust according to the sweetness of the fruit)Coconut milk - ~~1/2 cup ( I used coconut milk powder, hence it is 3 tablespoon powder + little less than 1/2cup Luke warm water )Few CashewsFew Coconut piecesGhee- 1 tablespoonMethodChop the jack fruit into small pieces.Heat a tablespoon...

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Moong dal Rice/Pachaipayaru Sadham

Kongu region of Tamilnadu is very famous for the one pot meal "Arisiyum-Paruppum Sadham"( Rice cooked with toor dal). Every house will have its own recipe, I've posted the recipe long back in my Tamil blog. Today's post is the same with minor variations. Instead of toor dal I have used whole moong bean. You can cook this in breeze and enjoy it with a dollop of coconut oil or ghee and pickle. It tastes very good with curd as well. Ingredients Rice - 3/4 cup Moong dal / Pachai payaru - 1/4cup Onion-1 Green chilly -1 Red chilly -2 Garlic...

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Drumstick leaves Stir-fry / Murungai keerai poriyal

Ingredients Cleaned and washed drumstick leaves - 11/2 cupsSmall onions- 10Red chillies- 4 (adjust to your taste)Grated Coconut -1tablespoonMustard seeds -1/2teaspoonChanna dhal -1teaspoonUrad dhal -1teaspoonSugar - a generous pinchOilSaltMethodChop the onions, break the red chillies.Heat oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds and allow them to pop-up.Then add channa & urad dhals, fry till they turn golden in colour.Now add the onions & red chilly, sauté for a while.Add the greens, sprinkle the sugar and little water, n cook it...

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Curd Vermicelli / Thayir Semia

Ingredients Roasted Vermicelli / Semia - 1/2 cup Thick curd-1/2cup Milk-1/4cup Green chilly-1 Few curry leaves,cilantro Small piece of Ginger For temperingMustard seeds-1/2teaspoon Cumin seeds -1/2teaspoon Urad dhal-1teaspoon Few curry leaves Red chilly-1 Hing -1/8teaspoon Salt Oil Few cashews(optional) Method Chop the green chilly, half of the curry leaves, cilantro into fine pieces. Boil 2 cups of water. Add the vermicelli when the water comes to rolling boil. Reduce the flame, cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Wash the...

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Brinjal & Potato Stir fry

Ever since I tasted this North Indian style stir-fry in a party, wanted to to make it at home. This combo is our favourite but, I make in a different way. Also I never bought the Italian egg plant so far. At last, tried and hooked with its taste. Italian Eggplants are very yummy to make Bajji, stir fry or simply bake them with cheese. Its really delicious!IngredientsItalian egg plant -2Potato(small)-1Onion - 1Green chilly -1Tomato (small) -1Chilli powder -1/2teaspoonTurmeric powder-1/8teaspoonCoriander cumin powder -1/2teaspoonGaram...

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Meal maker gravy / Soya kuzhambu

IngredientsSoya chunks/ Meal maker balls - 12 to 15Onion (big)- 1Tomato -2Turmeric powder-1/4teaspoonCoriander seeds - 1 teaspoonCumin seeds -1 teaspoonFennel seeds-1/2 teaspoon2" Cinnamon StickCloves-2Elaichi -2Red chilly -5 (Adjust according to your taste)Grated Coconut -4 tablespoonsMustard seeds-1/2teaspoonOilSaltFew curry leaves and CilantroMethod Chop half of the onion & tomato into fine pieces. Heat some oil in a skillet, add the cumin-coriander seeds, let them crackle. Then add fennel seeds, cinnamon,cloves, elaichi followed...

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