Wednesday 5 September 2012

STUFFED VENDAKKAI MASALA

Ingredients

Vendakkai(Okra)-400 gms
Chilli Powder-2 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/2 tsp
Garlic-5(Crushed)
Coconut(grated)-1 small cup
Salt-required amount
Oil-required amount




Method

1.Mix chilli powder,turmeric powder,garlic,grated coconut,required amount of salt along with litte water(thick mixture) in a bowl.

2.Cut Vendakkai into equal halves (do not cut fully,stop it at the end).Stuff the masala into this and keep aside(gently do stuffing,do not tear the vendakkai).

3.Heat oil in the pan,then shallow fry the stuffed vendakai in the oil till it gets cooked.

4.Serve hot along with rice.

Tuesday 4 September 2012

SQUID CURRY

This is the receipe which i have tried  from a TV Cookery show.It is really tasty,came out very well...So here is the receipe....

SQUID (TAMIL: kanavai meen)...I never cooked and tasted this,first time i tried this receipe...enjoyed eating this...going to cook this frequently at home:)

Ingredients

Squid-1/2kg
Onion-2
Tomato-2
Pepper- 1 tsp
Jeera/cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder-1/4 tsp
Chilli Powder-2 tsp
Aniseed Powder-1 tsp
Coconut Milk-1 small cup
Coconut oil-2 tsp
Coriander leaves-required amount
Salt-required amount







Method


1.Heat coconut oil in the pan,add pepper,cumin seeds,chopped onions,saute it till onion changes colour.Then add  finely chopped tomatoes,saute it well for 3-4 mins.

2.Now add turmeric powder,aniseed powder,Chilli powder,salt to the content ,Fry it until all the powder cooked well.

3.Finally add fish and required amount of water to the pan.Let it boil for some time,once the gravy becomes thick add coconut milk.

If you dont want to add coconut milk u can skip it  as it is optional.

4.Garnish the curry with coriander leaves and serve hot along with cooked rice.