Category: Mullai’s

Mullai’s Recipes & Posts

  • Bendakaya Vepudu

    Bendakaya Vepudu

    Okra is my family's all time favorite.. and never had a chance for leftovers. This recipe is one among them, little spicy with crunchy crushed peanut finish.Telugu ~~~ English   ,   Bendakaya ~~ Okra / Ladyfinger  , Vepudu ~~ Dry stir -fry Bendakaya Fry / Okra Fry / Lady's finger fry / Vendaikkai Varuval / Poriyal…

  • Kakarakaya Kura

    Kakarakaya Kura

    Bittergourd curry without bitterness??? Give it a try and you will be surprised. This super simple Andhra speciality is a regular in our meals.Telugu ~~ English  , KakaraKaya ~~ Bittergourd  , Kura ~~ CurryPavakkai Varuval / Pagarkai / Bitter Gourd Fry / Vepudu / Curry / Bittergourd Masala / Bitter Gourd Curry / Paavakkai /…

  • Vankaya Pachadi Recipe – Brinjal Chutney / Andhra Style Eggplant Chutney

    Vankaya Pachadi Recipe – Brinjal Chutney / Andhra Style Eggplant Chutney

    Simple delicious pachadi with purple brinjal. Good with plain white rice topped with generous amount of ghee. Lip smacking tasty.Telugu ~ English ,  Vankaya ~~~ Brinjal /  Egglplant , Pachadi ~~~ Chutney / Ground Paste / Thick pickle like gravy / CurryVankaya / Vaankaya Pachadi / Pacchadi / Vankaya Tomato Kura / Kura / Koora /…

  • Yogurt Pulao

    Yogurt Pulao

    Are you looking for a simple effortless pulao recipe ?? Then you should try this yogurt/ curd pulao which is takes less time to prepare and goes perfectly well with any spicy gravy. Good for party menu and even makes a good recipe for lunch box.Yogurt Pulav/ Yogurt mixed rice / Ghee pulav

  • Vengaya Thokku – Easy Thokku Recipes

    Vengaya Thokku – Easy Thokku Recipes

    Onion Preserve / Pickle / relish / Chutney is a semi thick spicy jelly like coarse paste usually an accompaniment for south Indian tiffin items. In our family we make this thokku in big batches and store for upto 6 months. Great for picnics, instant side for any tiffin like idli dosa or puri. We…

  • Eral Keerai Poriyal (இறால் கீரை பொரியல்)

    Eral Keerai Poriyal (இறால் கீரை பொரியல்)

    இறால் கீரை பொரியல் ~~~ Sauteed Greens with Shrimp / Prawns.

  • Kudamilagai Kozhi Varuval

    Kudamilagai Kozhi Varuval

    Kudamilagai ~ Capsicum/ Bell Pepper, Kozhi ~ Chicken, Varuval – Dry Fry is a simple, spicy chicken curry made with everyday spices easy to find around your kitchen pantry, an excellent side dish for pulao/pulavs, fried rice or even our routine staple sambar/rasam/curd. Green Bell pepper with her sharp chili aroma weds chicken on a cold…

  • Kids Lunchwiches

    Kids Lunchwiches

    What's for lunch mom??? this questions pops everyday at my home with a huge frown on face. Guess its the same at your home too… No matter what you send and how you send, there's always leftovers in kids lunch boxes. I tried this tricky sandwich for my son with little of everything and he…

  • Kadamba Kai Poriyal

    Kadamba Kai Poriyal

    Try this scrumptious mixed vegetable saute with piping hot rice and kuzhambu. Simple but gourmet style poriyal preparation, feeds many, great for potlucks, even a picky eater might sample some..Tamil ~ English ( Kadamba – Mixed , Kai – Vegetable , Poriyal – dry saute or fry )Poriyal / Thoran / Dry Fry / Mixed…

  • Mullangi Sambar

    Mullangi Sambar

    Mullangi ~ White Radish has a strong pungent smell which makes it an unwanted guest in many homes. Though it smells awful, it is still under my weekly menu because of its medicinal qualities. In simple words… it purifies blood, excellent for curing piles, constipation, urinary, liver and stomach disorders. If you are a fan of spicy Thai…