Elephant Foot Yam Fry / Senai Kizhangu Fry

Ingredients:

1.Senai / Yam - 1/2 kg


2.Chopped Onions - 1/2no(small)


3.Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp (depends on ur spicy ,add more or less)


4.Garlic -2 to 3 cloves


5.Curry Leaves - 4 to 5 nos


6.Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp


7.Fennel Seeds - 2 pinch


8.Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp

9.Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp


10.Oil


11.Salt To Taste

Method:



First peel the outer rough layer of the yam/senai & cut into small cubes & wash it thoroughly .Now boil the yam /senai pieces in water for 10 to 15 mins until it is cooked & becomes soft & tender(do not over cook & spoil the shape of the pieces) ,then drain the water as soon as its cooked.To this add red chilli powder ,salt
& mix it well with hand ,so that the pieces are coated with chilli powder .Heat oil in a frying pan ,add mustard seeds allow it to splutter,add the crushed garlic , fennel seeds, urad dal ,fry for 3 sec until the dal turns golden brown & then add the chopped onions ,curry leaves & saute for few seconds till the onions turn light brown .Now add the cooked yam/senai pieces & mix all well together.Close the pan with a lid & cook
in a medium flame till the raw smell of the chilli powder goes from it & it turns to golden brown color . Inbetween add extra spoons of oil & give a stir ,so that, it won't get stick to the bottom. Stir carefully ,do not spoil the shape of the cubes.Fry until it turns golden brown ,for reference see the above above picture ....Garnish it with curry leaves & serve it hot ... Goes well with sambar rice , rasam sadham ,curd rice .This is a best lunch box side dish .....
Note : It is otherwise called as Suran ..In the freezer aisle frozen suran is available in all  Indian deparment stores.....

PriRaj

Beans Curry /Beans Poriyal

Ingredients:

1. Beans - 1/4 kg


2. Chopped Onions - 2tsp


3. Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp


4. Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp


5. Dry Red Chillies or Green Chillies - 2 to 3 nos


6. Curry leaves - 4 to 5 nos

7. Turmeric Powder - 2 pinch


8. Oil


9.Salt to Taste

Method:

         Wash & cut the top & bottom of the beans &  then chop beans into small pieces .Heat oil in a pan ,add mustard seeds ,wait till it splutter.Then add the urad dal ,dry red chillies & fry for 1 min ,now add the chopped onions ,curry leaves & fry until onions turn tender .Then add the chopped beans & give a stir .Then add salt ,turmeric powder & 1/4 cup water ,close the pan with a lid & cook in a medium flame . Stir cook until the beans turns tender.If want add shredded coconut at the end ....Very simple porriyal is ready to eat ...
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Sura Puttu /Shark Fish Curry

Ingredients:

1. Shark fish/Sura mean -1 no


2. Onion(big) - 1 nos(if want add extra )


3. Green Chillies - 5 to 6 nos


4. Garlic - 8 to 10 cloves (finely chopped)


5. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp


6. Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp


7. Fennel Seeds(Sombu) - 2 pinch


8. Curry Leaves - 9 to 10 nos


9. Coriander Leaves - 1 to 2 stk


10.Salt To Taste


11.Oil

Method:

Wash & clean the fish.Now boil the shark fish /sura in a vessel for about 6 to 8 mins .Check whether it is cooked , if not means boil for another 5 mins.Remove the fish from the hot water & peel the skin & remove the bones.Just rub it with ur hand ,the skin will comes off. Now scramble the fish & to this add turmeric powder, chilli powder , salt & mix it well . Heat oil in a skillet /pan ,add fennel seeds, chopped garlic , green chilli's fry for 2 mins .Then add chopped onions  ,curry leaves & fry until the onions turn light brown ,now add the scrambled fish & saute it well .Cook this in medium low flame until the moisture goes away from the fish & comes to grated coconut consistency.Don't add water ,close the lid & cook in low flame.Check for salt & give a stir for a while so that it won't stick to the bottom of the pan. Garnish it with coriander leaves & serve it hot .This is my  mother-in-law style ..
Note :If want add shredded coconut at the end of the process ,that is before taking off from the gas..this also gives extra flavour..this is my mom style...

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Garlic Gravy / Puundu Kolambu

Ingredients:

1. Garlic(full) - 1 no


2. Shallots(small onions) - 9 to 10 nos


3. Sesame Oil - 1 tbsp


4. Fenugreek Seeds(Venthaiyam) - 1/4tsp


5. Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp


6. Tamarind Juice (thick) - 1 1/2 tbsp


7. Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 to 1 tsp


8. Coriander Powder - 2 tsp


9. Curry Leaves - 7 to 8 nos


10.Salt to Taste                                  
Method:
              Peel  the skin of garlic & shallots .Slice each garlic into lengthwise ,cut shallots (small onions) into small medium pieces.Heat sesame oil in a skillet/pan & to this put mustard seeds allow it to splutter ,then add fenugreek seeds, sliced garlic , chopped shallots ,curry leaves & fry until garlic turns light brown . Now add red chilli powder, coriander powder & saute it well. Keep the stove in low flame & fry this until the oil cums out on sides. Now pour the tamarind juice ( depends on ur taste add more or less juice) & little amount of water & salt & allow it to boil for a while until the oil cums on top of the gravy /kolambu (see the picture).Cook it in a medium low flame..Now this hot gravy is ready to serve...Goes well with white rice... This is another dish from my Mom's kitchen .....thanx Mom.. 

                   

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French Fries /Potato Fries(My Mom Style)

Ingredients:

1.  Potato - 2 to 3 nos
2.  Red Chilli Powder - 1to 2 tsp
3.  Salt
4.  GingerGarlic Paste - 1/4 tsp
5.  Oil For Frying
6.  Curry Leaves - 5 to 6 nos
7.  Mustard Seeds  - 1/4 tsp

Method:

              Peel the skin of potatoes,then wash & cut evenly into lengthy pieces.Now boil some water in a pan & put the the sliced pieces of potatoes into the boiling water & allow to boil for 5 mins.Add a pinch of salt .Drain the water from it & transfer the potatoes to a plate .To this add the red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste & salt & mix well together. Keep oil for frying & deep fry it.
Or else another method is keep a kadai/pan ,to that add little bit oil & then add mustard seeds ,allow it to splutter & then add the potatoes & curry leaves & cook until it turns golden in colur ,keep it in medium flame.Often give a careful stir (do not break the shape of potatoes)& also add oil ,so that the potatoes won't stick to the bottom of the pan . Hot & Crispy fries are ready to eat..This is my Mom's version of fries...Is this easy guys..Enjoy..

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Chettinad Chicken Fry/ Kozhi Varuval

Ingredients:

1. Chicken - 6 to 8 pieces

2. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp

3. Ginger - 1 inch

4. Garlic - 4 to 5 nos

5 .Dry Red Chillies - 5 to 6 nos

6. Pepper Corns - 1/2 tsp

7. Fennel Seeds( sombu) -2pinch

8. Shallots(small onions) - 2 to 3 nos

9. Coconut shredded - 1 tbsp

10.CinnamonSticks - 1no

11.Cloves _ 2 nos

12.Cardamon - 1 no

13.Curd - 1 tsp

14.Salt To Taste

15.Oil For Frying

Method:

First clean & wash the chicken pieces ,then marinate it with curd & turmeric powder for 5 mins.In the mean time grind ginger,garlic,dry red chillies,pepper corns,fennel seeds, shallots,shredded coconut,cinnamon,cardamon,cloves to fine paste ,by adding required amount of water.Put this gravy to the chicken,add salt & mix all well to together so that the chicken is fully coated with the gravy & marinate this for about 1/2 hour. Keep oil in a skillet /pan & deep fry the marinate chicken pieces..
No need to add any extra masala powders , if want u can add extra red chillies for ur spicy...This is an easy ,simple fry ...I learned this from my mother-in-law.

PriRaj 

Cauliflower Curry/ Cauliflower Poriyal

Ingredients:

1. Cauliflower - 1/2 no
2. Shallots( small onions) - 2 to 3 tsp
3. Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
4. Urad Dal - 1/4 tsp
5. Dry Red Chilli - 2to 3 nos
6. Curry Leaves - 4 to 5 nos
7. Shredded Coconut - 2 to 3 tsp
8. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
9. Oil 10 Salt To Taste

Method:

First boil the cauliflower pieces in water for about 5 to 6 mins (do not over boil).Drain the hot water & keep it aside.Keep oil in a pan / kadai ,add mustard seeds allow it to splutter ,add dry red chillies,urad dal & fry till the dal turns golden brown in color .In the mean time chop the half cooked cauliflower into small pieces. Now add chopped shallots/small onions & curry leaves & fry until onions turn tender. Now add the chopped cauliflower & to this
add little bit turmeric powder & salt ,mix it well . Sprinkle some water & close it wiith a lid & cook for 6 to 8 mins in a low flame .Before taking off from the stove ,add the shredded
coocnut & give a nice mix. Now this simple & easy side dish is ready to serve.....

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Crab Gravy/ Nandu Kolambu

Ingredients:

1. Crab/Nandu - 4 nos
2. Onions - 2 nos
3. Tomatoes - 1/2 no
4. Cloves - 2 nos
5. Cardamon - 1 no
6. CinnamonSticks - 2 nos
7. Bayleaves - 1 no
8. FennelSeeds - 2 pinch
9. RedChilliPowder - 2 tsp
10. CorianderPowder - 1 tsp
11. Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
12. GaramMasala - 1/4 tsp
13. CoconutMilk - 1 1/2 cups
14. Ginger Garlic Paste- 1/2 tsp
15. CurryLeaves - 6 to 7 nos
16. GreenChillies - 2 nos
17. Coriander Leaves - 2 stks
18. Salt To Taste
19. Oil

Method:

Wash & clean the crabs (if want cut the body into 2 parts ) & keep it aside. Heat oil in a skillet/pan ,to that add cinnamon,cardamon , cloves, bayleaves, fennel seeds/sombu & allow to fry .Now add ginger garlic paste fry for 1 min ,then add curry leaves, chopped onions , sliced green chillies & saute it for a while , until onion turns golden brown .Now add the choppped tomatoes & stir it well for 2 to 3 mins. Then add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder & mix all well together (depends on ur spicy add extra tsp of chilli powder).Keep the stove in medium flame & close the pan with a lid & cook for about 6 to 8 mins ,till the oil leaks out on sides . Then add the pieces of crab & mix well with the masalas.After 2 mins add the coconut milk & required amount of water & cook the crab for about 10 to 15 mins in medium low flame by closing the lid,often give a stir ,so that nothing will stick to the bottom . The crab
colour will change to orange (see the above picture)In this stage add the coriander leaves on top & close the lid for another 5 mins in simmer flame..Now the hot Crab gravy is ready to eat .... Hot white rice will go well with this......Asusual goes with chapathi,paratha & tastes out of the world...

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WaterMelon Juice

Ingredients:

1. WaterMelon Pieces - 2 to 3 cups
2. Sugar - 1 to 2tsp ( if needed)
3. Water
4. Ice Cubes

Method:

Blend the watermelon pieces ,icecubes, sugar ( ur wish) well in a blender..Add required amount of water & blend .If want add mint leaves too (this gives extra refreshing flavour)....this time i don't have mint leaves at home ,so i prepared this instant refreshing drink with items i have .....Chill it in fridge & drink .Enjoy this simple,easy ,refreshing drink friends.......

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Mutton Gravy / Mutton Kolambu

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Ingredients:

1. Mutton - 1/2 kg
2. Onion(big) - 1 no
3. Tomato - 1no
4. GingerGarlic Paste - 1 1/2 tsp
5. BayLeaves - 1 to 2 nos
6. Cloves - 3 nos
7. Cinnamon - 2 nos
8. Cardamon - 1 no
9. Star Rinse - 2 nos
10. FennelSeeds(Sombu) - 1/4 tsp
11. GreenChilli - 2 nos
12. CoconutMilk - 1 cup
13. RedChilliPowder - 1tsp
14. CorianderPowder - 1/2 tsp
15. Mutton Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
16. TurmericPowder - 1/4 tsp
17. CurryLeaves - 5 to 6 nos
18. CorianderLeaves - 2 stks
19. Oil
20. Salt to taste

Method:
Wash & clean the mutton pieces ,then add turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste to that & cook it in a pressure cooker for 4 to 5 whistles (until its cooked soft).Cook the mutton & keep it aside. Add oil in a kadai & add cloves ,cinnamon, cardamon, bayleaves ,fennel seeds(sombu),star rinse & fry for seconds ,Now add the ginger garlic paste followed by chopped onions , green chillies , curry leaves & 1 stk coriander leaves & aloow it to fry till onions turn golden brown . Then add the tomatoes ,stir for 1 min & then add the red chilli powder , coriander powder,mutton masala powder,required amount of salt & stir well & put the stove in medium flame ,do not keep in high flame . Now add little water & make it a gravy & cook for another 5 to 6 mins , the oil cums on sides. Now add the cooked mutton to the gravy & give a stir ,so that the mutton sticks with the garvy .After 5 mins add the coconut milk& required amount of water to it & check for salt & allow the gravy to cook in low flame for 8 to 10 mins. Garnish it with coriander leaves.
Another method in this mutton gravy is we can add coconut paste & make the gravy thick . Method for this gravy is -- before adding the cooked mutton to the onion tomato gravy , add the coocnut paste & fry for another 5 mins( so that the raw smell will go ) & then add the cooked mutton pieces & required amount of water & cook asusual.Garnish it with coriander leaves.This goes well with white rice ,parota,chapathi.Enjoy.....

PriRaj