Mashed Moong dal & Thoor dal / Pachaipayaru & Paruppu Kadaisal

Ingredients Thor dal/ Thuvaram paruppu -1/8 cup Moong dal/ Pachai payaru - 1/8cup Garlic - 4cloves Onion, chopped-4tablespoons Tomato, chopped -1 Green chilly, chopped - 2   Few curry leaves and cilantro Coriander seeds - 1teaspoon Cumin seeds -1 teaspoon Sambar powder -1/2teaspoon  Turmeric powder - 1/8teaspoon Salt  Sugar - 1/4teaspoon Oil  Method In a small pressure cooker, heat oil.  Add the coriander and cumin seeds, let them splutter. Now add the chopped onion, green chilly, garlic...

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Ladies finger Stir-fry / Vendaikkai Fry

Ingredients Vendaikkai/ Ladies finger - 15 or 20 Sliced onion - 3 tablespoons  Ginger  - a small piece Garlic - 4 cloves Green chilly -1 Few curry leaves Chilli powder - 1teaspoon Coriander powder - 1teaspoon Salt Oil  Method  Wash, pat dry and trim the edges of the ladies finger/vendaikkai.  Cut them into small pieces.  Heat oil in a pan, add the sliced garlic, green chilly and ginger pieces.  Then add the ladies finger pieces and keep sautéing.  Vendaikkai/ Ladies finger...

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