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.

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.

MUTTON VARUVAL

INGREDIENTS

Mutton - 250 gms
Onions-2
Tomato-2
Ginger-Garlic paste- 1 tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Chilli powder-2 tsp
Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp
Cloves-2
Cinnamon-small stick
Cardamom-2
Salt-required amount
Garam masala powder- 1 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Oil-required amount
Curry leaves-5 or 6 leaves

METHOD

1.In a cooker add  mutton  along  with chopped onions,tomatoes,ginger-garlic paste,coriander powder,chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt and  little amount of water.Place the cooker  on the stove and let it boil until 5 whistles.Keep it aside.

2.Heat oil in the pan,add fennel seeds,cardamom,cloves,cinnamon,remaining chopped onions.Saute the onion until it changes golden-brown colour.

3.Now transfer the cooked mutton content to the pan,add garam masala powder.Let it boil until the gravy becomes thick(dry).

4.Serve it hot with fried curry leaves garnished on the top for great flavour and taste.

MULLANGI(RADISH) CHUTNEY

This is one of my favourite chutney.Mullangi chutney  is a amazing side dish for  dosa,idly,chapathi.

INGREDIENTS

Mullangi(Radish) -2
Onion -1
Tomato-1
Red Chillies-5
Ginger-one small piece
Curry Leaves-5 or 6 leaves
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Urad dal-1/2 tsp
Asafoetida-pinch
Oil-required amount
Salt-required amount

METHOD


1.Add oil in the pan,then add chopped  onion,saute it until Onion changes colour.

2.Add finely chopped tomato ,radish to the pan and saute it for nearly 5 minutes.

3.Then add ginger,red chillies,required amount of salt to the pan,mix it evenly.

4.Remove the pan from the stove ,keep it aside and let it cool for some time.

5.Once cooled,grind the contents by adding little amount of water.

6.For Seasoning:Heat oil in the pan,then add mustard seeds,urad dhal,asafoetida,curryleaves for great flavour and add this to the chutney.

MUTTON RASAM

Mutton rasam is the receipe with great flavour,taste and a very nice combination of ingredients.This is the receipe cooked by my husband.I really enjoyed eating this and so much thankful to him for such a wonderful receipe.

Ingredients

Mutton-350 gms
Green Chillies-2
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Pepper- 2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Cumin seeds-1 tsp
Garlic -3
Tomato-2 small size
Curry leaves-required amount
Corainder leaves-required amount
Oil-required amount
Salt-required amount

Method

1.Boil Mutton mixed with turmeric powder,Chilli powder  in  a cooker and let it be on the stove for nearly 6-7 whistles.

2.Grind Pepper,Cumin seeds,garlic together into a coarse paste.Keep it aside.

3.Add oil to the pan,when it gets heated add mustard seeds ,chopped tomatoes,green chillies,add garlic-pepper-cumin paste,curry leaves,corainder leaves ,required amount of salt to the pan.

4.Now add boiled mutton to the pan,reduce the flame and let it boil for nearly 10 minutes.

5.Serve it hot with rice,roti or dosa,idly.

CHILLI CHICKEN

Ingredients
Chicken(Boneless & Leg )-300 gms
Chilli Chicken Masala - 2 tsp
Curd- 1 tsp
Salt-required amount

Method


1.Marinate Chicken,Chilli Chicken Masala,Curd,Salt.Mix it well and keep it aside for really half an hour.

2.Add oil to the pan,when it gets heated ,add chicken to it and deep fry until it gets cooked well.

3.Garnish it with Curry leaves(fried) for great flavour.Serve it hot.

GINGER GARLIC CHICKEN

Ingredients

Chicken-300 gms
Ginger-1 big piece&Garlic- 2 pods(crushed together not a fine paste)
Onion finely chopped-1
Tomato finely chopped-1
Green Chillies -2
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Chilli powder-1 tsp
Chilli Chicken masala-1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
Oil- 1tsp
Curry leaves chpped-required amount
Corainder leaves-required amount
fennel seeds-1/2 tsp
Salt-required amount

Method


1.Add oil to the pan when it gets heated add mustard seeds, fennel seeds,finely chopped onions.Saute it till the onion changes to slight golden-brown colour.

2.Add crushed Ginger-Garlic,Green Chillies,then add chicken to the pan.

3.Toss it for a minute,Then add Turmeric powder,Chilli powder,chilli chicken masala,mix it evenly and then sprinkle litte amount of water to the pan.

4.Reduce the flame,let it boil for nearly half an hour in a low heat.

5.Add required amount of water to the pan if u want loose curry or else sprinkle water.

6.Serve cooked chicken garnishing with  Curry leaves,Corainder leaves chopped.