Jan 26, 2007

Cauliflower Fry - காலிஃபிலவர் வருவல்


Ingredients:

  • Cauliflower 1
  • Onion 1
  • Garlic 4 cloves
  • Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Jeera 1/2 tsp
  • Salt
  • Chilli powder 1/2tsp
  • Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
  • Pepper powder 1tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste 1tsp
  • Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
  • Coconut shreded 2tbl
  • Aniseed 1/2 tsp
  • Oil 2tbl

Method:

  • Clean and cut the cauliflower into small pieces.
  • Grind the Coconut with aniseed.Make a fine thick paste.
  • Heat the kadai with 1tbl of oil and season with mustard & jeera.
  • Add finely chopped garlic,onion and fry till golden brown.
  • Add ginger garlic paste fry till the raw smell goes and then add salt,turmeric,garam masala,chilli powder.
  • Fry them together for few minutes.
  • Add cauliflower and stir-fry until it gets cooked.
  • Add the coconut paste,pepper powder and 1tbl of oil and fry them on high for 4 mins.

Ladies Finger Fry - வெண்டக்காய் பொரியல்




Ingredients:

  • Ladies finger 1/2 kg
  • Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
  • Jeers 1/2 tsp
  • Bengal Gram (Channa dhal) 1tsp
  • Broken black gram (Urad dhal) 1tsp
  • Salt
  • Chilli powder 1/2tsp
  • Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
  • Pepper powder 1tsp

Method:

  • Clean and cut the ladies finger into small even pieces.
  • Heat the kadai with 1tbl of oil and add the mustard seeds,jeera,broken gram and broken black gram.
  • Fry the gram till golden brown and add the ladies finger,salt,turmeric,chilli powder.
  • Fry them for few mins in medium flame.Stir ocationally in between by adding some oil .
  • Fry the ladies finger till the stickyness goes& then add the pepper powder and fry on high for 4 mins.

Note:After cleaning the ladies finger toss them on the paper towel or normal cloth to remove the water so it prevents the stickiness.
And also helps in reducing the frying time.

Beetroot Poriyal - பீட்ரூட் பொரியல்


Ingredients:
  • Beetroot 2
  • Bengal Gram (Channa dhal) 1tsp
  • Broken black gram (Urad dhal) 1tsp
  • Whole red chilli 3
  • Mustard seeds 1/2tsp
  • Jeera 1/2 tsp
  • Salt
  • Chilli powder 1tsp
  • Coconut shredded 1/4 cup

Method:

  • Dice the beetroot.
  • Heat the kadai with 2tsp of oil, add the mustard seeds ,jeera,whole red chilli, broken gram and broken black gram.
  • Fry till golden brown and add the diced beetroot,chilli powder & salt.Stir-fry till the beetroot is cooked.
  • Garnish with shredded coconut,Fried curry leaves.

Egg Noodles - முட்டை நூடுல்ஸ்


Ingredients:

  • Noodles 1 pack
  • Carrot 2 - Diced
  • Beans 10 - Chopped
  • Cabbage 1cup - Shredded
  • Capsicum 1 - Sliced
  • Spring Onions 2 - Chopped
  • Egg 2
  • Salt
  • Pepper powder 1tbl
  • Ajinomotto (or) Chineese salt 1/2 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic Paste 1tsp.

Optional Ingredient:

  • Chilli Paste or sauce 1tsp
  • Soy Sauce 1tsp

Method:

  • Boil the noodles, drain the water and spread the noodles on a flat surface and toss 1tsp of oil.
  • Heat the pan with 1tbl of oil and add the cabbage,beans fry for few mins and then add Ajinomoto, carrot,capsicum.
  • Add the ginger garlic paste and stir them for a while & then the scrambled eggs,salt,optional ingredients,Pepper,spring onions and stir-fry.
  • Add the noodles and stir-fry on high flame for few mins.

Note:

  • Chings Hakka Noodles can be used for better and great taste.
  • After boiling the noodles drain the hot water and run some cold water on it, to prevent sticking.
  • Noodles should not be over cooked.It should be partially cooked to taste good.
  • Egg can be replaced with other vegetables for Veg Noodles.