By now you would’ve figured that I’m in love with methi leaves (fenugreek leaves ).Cooking Methi with split moong dhal( payatham paruppu ) or Toor dhal ( Tuvaram paruppu) is so delicious . Eating it with rice and a dollop of ghee takes you right into food heaven . It can also be had as…
Month: March 2018
Miryaalu pulusu /Milagu kozambu ( Black pepper Curry )
Miriyaalu pulusu or Milagu kozambu (whole pepper curry ) is an authentic South Indian curry and it is mostly had with hot tea rice or as a side with dosais or idlies . The Milagu kozambu was made on special request from the husband . Milagu kozambu is considered a medicinal dish especially when you…
Vaazkkai varuval ( Raw plantain stir fry )
Vaazkkai or Raw plantain is a crowd favourite after potatoes . It is widely used in South Indian cooking . It is a very versatile vegetable and can be used in variety of ways . We can make simple stir fries, or shallow fry with lots of chilli powder and it will taste just like…
Mutton Biryani
Mutton biryani is a celebratory dish but nothing says you can’t have it on the normal days as well . My version is a light , no fuss , easy to make recipe but not compromising on flavour . I use home made mutton stock for this recipe . I know there are many recipes…
Maavadikaaya bellam pachadi ( raw mango , jaggery chutney )
This dish is close to my heart because One – it was a childhood staple during the mango season. My Nanamma used to make it just for me . Two – it is sweet and Three- there’s no one way to eat it . It’ll be good with a nice kaara kozambu(spicy curry) , or…
Methi mutton kheema (Fenugreek leaves cooked with minced mutton )
As I said before fenugreek leaves have a tendency to add flavour to any dish and it is very nutritious. All the more reason to incorporate it into your everyday cooking . Mutton kheema is a family favourite , and adding methi to it enhanced the taste and everyone loved the new addition . Looks…