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Mini Idli and Sambar

When I think of mini idli, the first thing that comes to mind is the tasty ghee filled mini idli with sambar from Saravana Bhavan/ Ananda bhavan. I don’t think there’s a better way to eat mini idlis other than soaked in sambar. You can make varieties based on the ingredients you have at home like masala idli, fried idli, pepper fried idili etc…

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Vendakkai puli kulambu/ Okra puzhi kulambu

Cook Time :25 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

This is one of our very frequent gravies, easy to prepare and delicious. There’s another method of preparation with slight variation of adding ground paste to get the extra flavor. Okra cooked in any form tastes good. This is one of my favs, it’s very easy to prepare yet nothing can beat it’s taste.

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Kerala Fish Curry/ Kerala Meen Kulambu

Cook Time :20 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Kerala Fish Curry/ Kerala Meen Kulambu
Thank you friends for the constant queries and support. We have moved from Arkansas to Austin, Texas. We are really liking Austin, it feels a lot like India.
It took a little while to get back on track from the busy moving, exploring/enjoying the new place etc and the lazy mood that follows after the exhaustion.
I have lots of recipes to post in my draft. I can’t wait to post them soon. I can say hopefully that I’m back from the long pause/vacation/break or whatever.

Here’s today’s recipe, Kerala Fish Curry. The reason why I like fish is it’s very rich in protein, no cholesterol and wont feel heavy.
When there’s an option for fish and chicken I would always prefer fish. I am trying out different varieties of Fish dishes to not get bored of my favorite ones.
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Bottel Gourd Cowpea Curry / Sorakai Thatta Payir Kulambu

Cook Time : 30 Min | Servings : 2 Persons

Red Chori Bean Curry / Sorakai Thatta Payir Kulambu
A very authentic kongunadu curry. We make a different combination with bottle gourd instead of brinjal. We grow these at our backyards and pick instantly for cooking them. This curry is made very often at our homes which is commonly accompanied for white rice.

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Andhra Fish Curry Spicy / Meen Kulambu

Many of us like fish gravy,  I love fish cooked in the tamarind juice. I have been trying out many recipes and this one turned to be one among those i liked. I normally add the fish in Kuzhambu before adding tamarind juice coz i like the fish to be cooked well in tamarind. But the fish will break into small pieces, so if you are so concerned add the fish at the end as suggested in the recipes. Fish curry tastes better the next day, try it out. Have Fun !!

Andhra Fish Curry Spicy / Meen Kulambu

Andhra Fish Curry Spicy / Meen Kulambu
Author: Sashi
Ingredients
  • For Marination :
  • Cat Fish/ Tilapia – 1/2 kg
  • Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – 1/2 tsp
  • For Gravy :
  • Tamarind – 1 big lemon size
  • Sesame Oil – 3 tsp
  • Mustard – 1 tsp
  • Cumin – 1 tsp
  • Fenugreek – 1/4 tsp
  • Red Chili – 5 nos
  • Green Chili – 5 nos
  • Curry Leaves – 1 strand
  • Onion – 3 nos
  • Fresh Ginger Garlic Paste – 3 tsp
  • Tomato – 3 nos
  • Red Chili Powder – 2tsp
  • Coriander Powder – 2 tsp
  • Turmeric – 1/2 tsp
  • Salt – to taste
  • Coriander Leaves – 2 stks
  • Aachi Masala Fish Kulambu Powder – 2 tsp ( Optional )
Instructions
PREP:
  1. Wash the fish in water with 1tsp of vinegar. Mix turmeric, salt and marinate it for 30 min.
  2. Soak tamarind in water for 30 min and extract them to a thick juice to 1 cup.
  3. Chop the onions and tomatoes.
COOKING:
  1. In a pan heat oil and mustard,cumin. when mustard crackles add fenugreek, red chili, green chili, curry leaves. Fry for 1 min. Add the chopped onion and fry till translucent. Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.
  2. Add the tomato and cook till mushy. Add red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric, salt. Fry for a min. Add tamarind juice and allow it to boil for 3 min. Add fish at the end and leave for 3 min. Add coriander leaves and switch off.
TIPS:
  1. Add raw mango to get added taste.
  2. Instead of fenugreek seed add fenugreek powder at the end.
Notes
Serve with white rice, plain dosa, chapathi.

 

Kollu Rasam / Horse gram rasam

Kollu paruppu rasam is normally prepared to treat Cough / Cold at my house. If this is taken with white rice for 2 days when we have cold, the cold will be gone with no traces.

Kollu Rasam/ Horse gram rasam

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