This chutney requires little time to be made, goes well with idli and dosa.
Here’s something hearty and healthy for these cold wintry days. Usually or mostly Black eyed peas makes us think of a sundal recipe or quick salad recipe. But they pair well with gravies too. They are real friendly with most common veggies like brinjal, bottlegourd and drumstick. Moreover you don’t have to break your head about pre-soaking overnight, these are softer dried peas and require just about 10 minutes of soaking time. Here’s a light version of kara kuzhambu recipe made with black eyed peas and drumstick which when accompanied by plain rice and appalam will complete a full course meal.
Kuzhambu / Kulambu / Kaaramani / Thatta Payir Kuzhambu / Kongu Samayal / Puli Kuzhambu
Kadai Vegetable is a semi thick vegetarian dish made with colorful medley of vegetables cooked in creamy rich sauce!
One quick sweet for any occasion with no chance for flops. This laddu is usually made during Krishna Jayanthi pooja / Gokulashtami but really don't need an occasion, this can be a simple treat any time.
Pottukadalai Laddu / Split roasted gram laddu / MaaLaddu / Maladu / Maladoo / Laddu / Pottu Kadalai Urundai / Dalia Laddu / Udacha Kadalai Urundai / Odacha Kadalai Urundai
Horse Gram / Kollu seeds are generally known to us as cattle feed but its also good for our health. Great remedy for cold, cough and body aches. Good source of protein and iron. Most of all helps in loosing weight. Lets steal atleast few of those good qualities by including it in our diet atleast once a week. Rasam will be one good choice to start with when you introduce this legume to your family.
Kollu Rasam / Kollu Chaaru / Ullavu Rasam / Horse gram Rasam / கொள்ளு / Ulavalu Charu
Few days back, I got lucky to find drumstick leaves at Patel Bros and they were surprisingly fresh. I couldn't resist my hands grabbing a few stalks… here we are not talking bunches as they are extremely expensive. So picked about 6 long stalks which should be sufficient to feed 3 adults. I remember the moment I left the store, after that, my mind was filled with thoughts as to how to prepare these healthy greens. My top pick was preparing it as poriyal which we serve with rice. This keerai is a familiar side for Kezhvaragu Koozh.
No introduction needed for this item, just gather the ingredients, grab your pots and pans and start cooking……….. enjoy the feast !!
Chilli Chicken / Chili Chicken / Chinese Chili chicken / Fusion Chili Chicken / Spicy Chili chicken / Restaurant Chili Chicken / Appetizer / சிக்கன் / சில்லி சிக்கன் / Indo- Chinese
Adyar Grand Sweets Style Kothamalli / Coriander Thooku!
A huge pack of Idli rava was sleeping in my pantry.., guess it might be the same with many of you too. I couldn't think of anything productive other than turning them to Hotel Idlis. Well, home made idlis with regular idli rice are whiter, spongy and soft. Whereas these Rava idlis…when steamed turn out to be slightly yellowish, soft but bulgy. They turn out to be like the ones which we get in restaurants. Mostly these are kind of staple in many telugu households but to us or atleast me they remind me of hotel idlis.
A Very rich mughlai curry loved by my family.