Curry Leaves / Karuvepillai

Showing: 22 - 28 of 91 RESULTS

Bitter Gourd Gravy / Pavakkai Kulambu

CookTime :30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Bitter Gourd Gravy / Pavakkai Kulambu

This is one of the kongunadu specialty recipes. Bitter gourds also known as bitter melons have lot of health benefits. Many won’t eat bitter gourd coz of it’s bitter taste, but if not for the taste it should be consumed once in a while for it’s health benefit. They are used in purifying blood tissues and helps in digestion and have lot more other health benefits. In Indian ayurvedic treatments, they are used to treat diabetics since they have insulin. I love bitter gourd fry which my mom makes as they are cooked in ghee and reduces the bitter taste a little. I also like this bitter gourd gravy which we often make at our houses. I added little sugar to the gravy recipe to slightly balance the bitter taste. Adjust the sugar or skip it if you don’t want it.
Bitter Gourd Gravy / Pavakkai Kulambu
(more…)

Beetroot Fry / Beetroot Poriyal

Cook Time :20 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Beetroot Fry / Beetroot Poriyal
I have been having this in my drafts for a while. Not much to say about it, it’s our day today life cooking of a simple beetroot fry. It’s the the way we do at our house from kongunadu. Probably, every one does it in the similar way I guess.
Beetroot Fry / Beetroot Poriyal
(more…)

Cabbage Fry / Muttaikose Poriyal

Cook Time :20 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Cabbage Fry / Muttaikose Poriyal
A simple fry which is commonly taken with white rice, Curd rice and Sambar. This recipe is a version without coconut, normally we add fresh grated coconut.

(more…)

Spicy Fried Lentil Curry / Dal Fry

Cook Time :40 Min | Servings : 3 Persons


Dhal fry is a very famous north Indian dish. Normally called as, ‘Tadka dhal Fry’ meaning seasoned lentil fry, seasoning the cooked dhal. It is served in most of the Indian restaurants. Any dhal varieties can be used to cook this dish. In a typical south Indian family, dhal will be cooked at least once a week. Dhal is rich in nutrients. When I was a kid, I remember harvesting dhal from our farms. They will be mixed with red soil and kept covered in the floor ( not sure, why ) for 1 or 2 days, cleaned thoroughly and cooked. Dhal with shells on is rich in fiber, my grand mother never split them before cooking.
If the cooked dhal turns out too thick, add little hot water to get your required consistency. Season the cooked dhal 5 min before serving, for a better  taste. Add a little ghee to give it that extra taste. I became a fan of dhal fry since I started working.

(more…)

Mutton Sukka Varuval

Cook Time : 60 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Mutton Sukka Varuval
One of my friends used to bring this for lunch when I was in college. My friends and I liked it a lot. We used to bug my friend to get it often for us. When I prepared, it was finished in no time. I bet kids would love it.

(more…)

Green Peas Sabzi / Pachai pattani Masala ( Dhaba Style )

Dhaba style dishes are rich in spices and a special treat for our taste bubs. I have tried simulating the green peas subzhi from Punjabi dhaba which will be a great combo for Naan, roti etc. An inspired Green Peas Masala recipe from Tamilnadu Punjabi Hotels. When you finish cooking, gravy smell fills ur house.

Green Peas Sabzi / Pachaipattani Masala ( Dhaba Style )

Green Peas Sabzi / Pachai pattani Masala ( Dhaba Style )
Author: Sashi
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • Fresh or Frozen Soft Green Peas – 1 cup
  • Oil – 3 tsp
  • Cinnamon – 1 inch
  • Cloves – 2 no
  • Black stone flower – 2 tsp
  • Big Onion – 1 ( Medium )
  • Ginger – 1 inch
  • Garlic – 6 nos
  • Green Chili – 2 nos
  • Tomato Puree – 5 tbsp
  • Channa Masala – 1 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
  • Sugar – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – 1/4 tsp
  • Water – 1/2 cup
  • Coriander Leaves – 2 tbsp
  • Ghee – 1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves – 2 strands ( Must )
  • To Fry :
  • Oil – 1/2 tsp
  • Onion – 1/4 ( Medium )
  • Cashew nut – 5 nos
Instructions
PREP:
  1. Fry the onion in the ” To Fry Section ” to golden brown and grind them with the cashews to a very fine paste. Chop the onion finely. Grind Ginger, garlic and green chili to a fine paste. Chop the coriander leaves.
COOKING:
  1. In a wok heat oil, when hot add cinnamon, cloves, black stone flower and onion. Fry till onion turns brown. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves. Add the tomato puree and fry for 2 min. Add the ground onion paste and fry till oil separates. Add the channa masala , red chili powder, sugar, salt and fry for 1 min, stir continuously to avoid burning the bottom.
  2. Add the green peas, coriander leaves, water and cook for about 2 min. Add the ghee and fresh curry leaves at the end take out from the stove.
Notes
Use fresh tomatoes if you don’t want to use tomato puree. !Preparing Puree: tomatoes – 4 nos. Place tomatoes in the hot water for 3 min, peel it’s skin and grind it in to a fine paste. [br]If you have hard green peas, cook them before adding it to the gravy.[br]Adding fresh curry leaves at the end is must to get the nice aroma like in dhaba.[br]If you want it little more watery add water 1/4 cup.[br]Serve with Roti, Chapathi, Naan and any variety rice for parties

(*) . .