Sides(Dry) Archive
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Cucumber Cherry Salsa
Mexican Cucumber Cherry Salsa with a hint of lemon and hand ground Jalapeno-Cilantro paste -
Asparagus Usili | Easy and Healthy Indian Recipe
Does a Woman hate to shop for Clothes? I did. Every time I visited the store I had to look for a bigger size. I hated to try those pants that didn’t fit. I had to let go those cute dresses because they stopped looking good on me. Hope you understand the kind of [...] -
Ennai Kathirikkai (Eggplant Shallow fried with Home made Spice Powder)
I know most of your mouth waters just by hearing the name Ennai Kathirikkai. “One of the most yummy and sought after dish in South India”.There are umpteen recipes for this delicacy and this one is from Amma’s one and only cook book Lifco’s ‘Samaipathu Eppadi?’ (means How to Cook?). Amma gave [...] -
Cabbage Poriyal
Poor cabbage came to my sight when I opened the vegetable box in my refrigerator. I had picked it up from the farm that I visited during the Labor Day weekend. Though it was small in size, the whole cabbage was too much for both of us. I still have half cabbage left even after preparing [...] -
Urulai kilangu/Potato podimas
Ingredients Boiled potatoes – 6 (Small) Shallots – 6 Green Chili – 4 Curry leaves – few Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds – 1/4 tsp Hing/Asafoetida – sprinkle Salt to taste Urad dhal – 1 tsp Chana dhal – 1/2 tsp Olive Oil – 1/2 – 3/4 tbsp Method: Wash and pressure cook the potatoes for 4-5 whistles. Peel off the skin and [...] -
Pavakai Fry
This is one vegetable which I always disliked. But everything changed after marriage. My hubby’s pavakai fry or bitter gourd fry urged me to have more and more of it. We have it atleast once in a week. This is one of my husband’s recipe (He cooks really well, so you don’t have to [...] -
Spring Onion Egg Fry/Poriyal
Spring onions/Scallions are predominantly used in Chinese recipes. I had never heard about spring onions in poriyal/stir fry before my Aunt prepared it for me. It tasted so good that I asked my amma to make it. Then on I have had it many times. Spring onion is rich in fibers, low in fat and [...] -
Beetroot Egg Poriyal
When I think of eggs, I remember the famous commercial telecasted in Doordarshan explaining the benefits of Eggs (Anda). It was an awesome ad and it will tempt anyone to eat eggs. My next two posts will be on two different Egg fry/poriyal recipes with two most eaten vegetables Beetroot and Spring Onion. I think [...] -
White Pumpkin Pachadi
White Pumpkin pachadi is one of my favorites that my Mom (Amba) makes. She makes this during festivals or Ammavasai (New Moon) pooja. It is also served in wedding during the lunch meal. Ingredients White Pumpkin – 100 grams [ Peel the skin ] Onion (Sliced)- 1/4 Green Chili – 4 Curd – 1/2 cup Water – 1/4 cup Salt [...] -
Chicken Liver Pepper Fry
I feel nostaligic when I think about the Chicken or Mutton Liver fry. My maternal granny used to prepare this whenever we visited her. I shall say that my Mom n myself inherited our cooking skills from my darling granny. The recipe that I am posting today is one of my favorites and it [...]
