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Kanava Aviyal | Squid Aviyal |Koonthal Masala

October 3, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Kanava Aviyal is a delicious lunch side dish prepared with Squid or Calamari fish. It is prepared with a yummy coconut masala.

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Squid Aviyal:

Squid is otherwise referred as Calamari. It is a very popular seafood. It is very staple in the middle east and many other African, American Countries.

The squid looks little different from the normal fishes. However once cleaned it is easy to handle. It is usually cut into rings or into square pieces.

Mostly is it being deep fried and served along with chips and it’s a common dish in the food joints.

Today I’m sharing an Indian version of Squid, to be more precise it is a south Indian Version of Squid prepared with loads of coconut and a special masala prepared with coconut.

What is Squid:

Squid is called as Kanava or Kadamba in Tamil. Koonthal Fish in Malayalam. It is one of the oldest existed fish.

It resembles the octopus to some extend but they are different creatures altogether. The both have suckers on their arms.

Popular Squid Recipes:

Usually when it come to Indian Cooking, Squid Masala and Squid Roast are common squid recipes.

How to clean Squid:

Usually, the arms of the squid are removed first and then the skin is peeled completely. You can also cook with skin, but it gives a good texture without skin. You can slice them into rings of chop them like squares.

How to make Squid / Kannava Aviyal

1.In a pressure cooker add in 300gms of cleaned squid. To this add in Pepper powder, Salt, and Turmeric powder.

2.Next add in Ginger garlic paste. Squid releases water while cooking, so it’s not necessary to add water while pressure cooking. But if you prefer you can add ¼th cup of water. Mix well and pressure cook for 1 whistle in high flame. Wait for the pressure to release on its own and then open the cooker.

3. In a blender add in Grated coconut, to this add Garlic pods, Green Chilli, Pepper powder.

4. Also add Turmeric powder and grind it to a coarse paste. Set it aside and heat a kadai with Oil. I have used Coconut Oil.

5. Once the oil gets hot add in Mustard seeds and Cumin seeds. Let it splutter. Next, add in the curry leaves.

6. Add in 1 finely chopped onion, Saute till it gets glossy.

7. Next add in the squid along with the water. Cook in a medium flame until the masala gets thick.

8. Next add in the ground coconut paste. Give a good mix and cook for another 2 mins in a low flame.

9. Finally add in the required salt and mix well. Cook for 1 more min. Drizzle in 1 tsp of coconut oil mix well and switch off the flame.

Squid Aviyal is now for serving.Serve hot with Rice.

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Mutton Masala Roast , Easy Lamb Roast

September 26, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Mutton Masala Roast is a delicious Mutton starter, It is so easy to prepare but it tastes extremely delicious. It goes well with Rice, Roti, or even Biryani.

Mutton is the most popular nonveg ingredient and it tastes delicious when cooked perfectly by adding the right ingredients.

How to cook Mutton:

Mutton is partly a lean meat and therefore it requires a slightly more cooking time. Lean meats are nothing but meats with relatively low-fat content.

Usually for cooking we use the tender or younger meat. It is easier to cook and delicious.

Lean meat is a very good source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, niacin, zinc, and iron. so it is very important to include in our food..

Variations in Mutton Masala:

Mutton Masala is prepared in different ways based on the region. I have today prepared it with just the basic ingredients.

Usually a special masala is prepared and can be used in the Mutton Masala.

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How to prepare Mutton Masala, Step by Step pics:

In a pressure cooker add in ½ kg of Cleaned Mutton. To this add in 1 cup of water. Next, add in Red Chilli powder.

2. Next, add in Turmeric powder and Coriander Powder.

3. Add in the Garam Masala and ginger garlic paste.

4. Mix well and add in the required salt.

Step 2 : How to Prepare Mutton Masala Curry

5. Pressure cook for 8 whistles or until the mutton is cooked well. Wait till the pressure is released on its own and then open the cooker and set aside

6. Heat a kadai with oil, once its hot add in the Fennel Seeds and cinnamon sticks let it splutter, and then add in the curry leaves. Saute for few secs.

7. Next, add in the Shallots. Slice them into small pieces and saute until they turn glossy.

8. Add the tomatoes and cook till they turn soft.

9. Next, add in the cooked Mutton Along with the water and keep cooking in a medium flame.

10. Slowly the moisture will get evaporated and the masala will thicken, Cook until the masala becomes a semi-dry gravy.

11. Garnish with coriander leaves and switch off the flame.Mutton Masala is now ready to serve.

Achari Paneer Pulao , Paneer Pulao

September 24, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Achari Paneer Pulao is a flavorful Pulao made with the spices used in Pickles along with Cottage Cheese Cubes and Cooked to Perfection.

Achari Paneer Pulao is an authentic Pulao prepared with the pickle masala. Achar in Hindi means Pickle.
If you love including pickles in your food, I bet you will love this pulao. It is so flavourful, lip-smacking with the grandees of turning a simple meal into a feast.

Check out Paneer Biryani in cooker and Paneer Tikka Biryani recipes too

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What is Achar Masala

Achar Masala is a spice blend made with all the spices used in pickles. It usually has Cumin Seeds, Mustard, Fenugreek, and other spices. We can customize very well to suit our taste buds.

Pickle In India

We usually include a variety of veggies or sometimes fruit in pickles. It contains oil, Salt, Vinegar, and the Achar Masala.
Oil, Salt content will be slightly on a higher note for the pickles considering, it has to stay good for more days.

Achari Paneer :

The Pickle masala goes very well together with paneer. Paneer or Cottage Cheese is very soft and has a bland nature. So yes Achar Masala makes Paneer super delicious.

Similar Panner Rice Recipes :

Paneer Tikka Biryani

Paneer biryani in Pressure Cooker

Paneer Fried Rice

How to Prepare Achari Paneer Pulao:

To Prepare the Achari Masala

1.In a pan add in the Fennel Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Fenugreek Seeds, Mustard, Dry Red Chilli and start roasting in a low flame until you get a nice aroma.

2. I didn't have coriander seeds, So I have added coriander powder If you have coriander seeds, you can use ½ tsp of coriander seeds and start roasting along with the other spices. Since the coriander powder is already roasted I'm adding in the last.

3. Just before you switch ff add in the coriander powder and roast for another 10 secs and switch off the flame. Allow it to cool down and then grind to a fine powder.

To Prepare Achari Paneer Pulao

4. Heat a Pressure Cooker with 1 tbsp of oil and 1 tbsp of Ghee. Wait till it gets hot and then add in Fennel Seeds, Cloves, Cinnamon Sticks, Bay Leaf, and Cashew nuts.

5. Cook in a low flame until you get a nice aroma and then Cashew nuts turn slightly golden.

6. Add in the Onions, slice thinly, and then add. cook until the onions turn glossy.

7. Next add in the Pandan Leaves, Mint, Coriander Leaves, and Green Chilli. Pandan leaves are very aromatic and adds a nice flavor to the pulao, so try adding it. Saute everything together until the leaves shrink.

Step 2 : Saute the onions and herbs for Achari Paneer Pulao

8.Next, add the ginger-garlic paste and cook until the raw smell leaves.

9. Add in 2 tomatoes chopped finely and cook until they turn soft.

10. Next add the Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Turmeric powder, and the required Salt. Mix well and cook until the raw smell of the masala leaves.

Step 3 : Prepare the Achari Masala Masala — How to prepare

11.Add in 1 tsp of the Pickle Oil, You can collect oil from any pickle and add, It gives a very nice flavor to the pulao. I have used the homemade gooseberry pickle oil.

12. Next, add in about 3 tbsp of the ground pickle masala. Mix everything together and cook for a minute.

13.Add in ½ cup of Bellpepper / Capsicum. I used Red and Green Coloured Bell pepper. Chop them into cubes and add.

Step 4 : Add pickle oil and Achar Masala

14.Mix once and then add in ½ cup of Green Peas. If using fresh or frozen green peas you can add directly. If using dried green peas. Soak it overnight and, Pressure cook it for 4 whistles and then use. I used dried Green peas only.

15.Next, add in 200 gms of Paneer Cubes. Soak the Paneer in lukewarm Water for about 15 mins and then add.

16.Mix the paneer once and then add in the Basmati Rice. Wash the basmati rice well and soak in water for 30 mins and then use.

15.For 2 cups of Basmati Rice add in 2.5 cups of water. Add in the measured water and mix gently without breaking the Paneer.

Step 5 : add the peas, Paneer , Rice and Water

16.Next, add in ¼ of Yogurt and Lemon Juice from ½ lemon. Combine everything together and mix once. Check for salt and spice and add if anything is required.

17.Once the water comes to a boil Close the Pressure Cooker and Wait till the Steam comes vigorously and then put the whistle.

18. Cook in a high flame for 3 minutes and then switch off the flame

Step 7 : Add , Curd, Lemon and check for Salt and spices

18. Allow the pressure to release naturally and then open the cooker. Carefully fluff the rice without breaking the grains. Achari Paneer Pulao is now ready.

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Millets Porridge, No Sugar Millet Flakes Porridge

September 18, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Millets Porridge, A healthy No - sugar breakfast Porridge made with Millet flakes, Milk and dried fruits, and Nuts. Power food for a bright day start.

Millets Porridge is a healthy dish made with Millets, Milk, and then dried fruits and Nuts. I wanted to make this as a filling and guilt-free version and hence I made a no-sugar version.

The Sweetness of the porridge is only from the dried fruits used and it was sufficient. You can add dried Apricots, Raisins, Dates for this reason.

However, if you want you can add Palm Sugar, Jaggery, or even the country Sugar.

I used Millet Flakes for these recipes. Millet Flakes are available for all the varieties. I used Kodo Millet Flakes in this recipe, but then any variety of flakes can be used.

I used Milk in this recipe, You can replace milk with Soy Milk or almond milk for a Vegan version.

What is Millet Flakes:

Millet Flakes are prepared from Millets. Millet Flakes are nothing but Poha. It is the beaten Millets. It is very thin and gets cooked easily compared to Millets.

What is Porridge:

Porridge is typically a breakfast dish made with rice, grains, or any cereal made as a sweet or savory version.

Porridges are healthy and keep us full for a long time. Also , we usually prepare it with ingredients that are rich in fiber.

Why it is called Porridge :

The word porridge is coined from the English term "doing Porridge" which means "being in Prison" it is prepared as food for the prisoners.

Porridges are also easy to digest and considered healthy food. It is given for kids and toddlers.

Few Millet Porridge recipes :

FingerMillet Sweet Porridge

Ragi Malt

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Millets Porridge | No Sugar Millet flakes Porridge

Millets Porridge is a healthy dish made with Millets, Milk, and Nuts.This is a no-sugar version dried fruits are used for sweetness.

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time18

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Calories: 595kcal

Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

Sauce pan

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Sauce pan

Ingredients

▢ ¼ cup Millet Flakes I used Kodo Millet Flakes
▢ 1 cup Water
▢ ½ cup Milk

To Garnish the Porridge

▢ 2 tbsp Sliced Almonds
▢ 2 tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
▢ 3 tbsp Dried Apricots
▢ 1 tsp Chia Seeds

Instructions

In a bowl add in ¼th cup of Millet Flakes. To this add in ½ cup of Water.
Let it soak for 15 mins. After 15 mins. The water will be absorbed by the millet flakes.
Transfer it to a blender and grind it to a fine paste.
Add the ground Millets paste to a saucepan and start cooking in a very low flame. Slowly it will start to boil.S crape the edges , stir well and keep cooking.
Add in a pinch of salt and mix well. The Millets will get cooked in almost 3 mins. So switch off the flame.
Add in ½ cup of Milk and combine well. Transfer the porridge to a serving bowl.
Garnish with Sliced Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Apricots , and Chia Seeds. Serve immediately.,

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Notes

I used Kodo Millet Flakes for this recipe.

This is a no sugar Porridge, I used dry fruits for the sweetness.

I have used Dried Apricots for sweetness, You can also use, Rasisins, Dates in this recipe for the sweetnees.

If you need more sweetness you can add Country Sugar or Jaggery . Anything should work.

It's a filling porridge. It is perfect for breakfast.

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Step by Step Picture Instructions on , How to Prepare Millets Porridge with Millet Flakes:

In a bowl add in ¼th cup of Millet Flakes. To this add in ½ cup of Water.

2. Let it soak for 15 mins. After 15 mins. Millet flakes will absorb the water and will be soft.

Step 1 - How to Prepare Millets Porridge

3. Transfer it to a blender and grind it to a fine paste.

4. Add the ground Millets paste to a sauce pan and start cooking in a very low flame. Slowy it will start to boil.Scrape the edges ,stir well and keep cooking

Step 2 - How to Prepare Millet Flakes Porridge

5. Add in a pinch of salt and mix well. The Millets will be cook in almost 3 mins. So switch off the flame.

6. Add in ½ cup of Milk and combine well. Transfer the porridge to a serving bowl.

Step 3 - How to Prepare Millet Flakes Porridge

7. Garnish with Sliced Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Dried Apricots and Chia Seeds. Serve immediately.,

Step 4 - How to Prepare Millet Flakes Porridge

Honey Roasted Almonds , Candied Almonds

September 15, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly 7 Comments

Honey Roasted Almonds is a delicious snack, which is perfect for parties or even for gifting. It is packed with flavors and nutrients.

Honey Roasted Almonds is a delicious snack made with Almonds, Sugar, Honey, and Oil. Perfect munch on during a Movienight or a Match.

It is so addictive and we can't just stop on, It is a great snack for the evening.

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What is Honey Roasted Almonds:

Almonds are cooked in a honey sauce and then coated with sugar. Traditionally granulated white sugar is used for the honey roasted almonds. But it can be definitely replaced with Brown sugar or Coconut Sugar.

We usually receive goodie bags in Office during festivals either Candied Nuts or Honey Roasted Almonds will be there.

It is like a temptation , As soon as we open the goodies bag the nuts are the ones to disappear first.

Variations in Candied Almonds:

So many variations can be done with these humble Candied Almonds, We can add Cardamom powder or Cinnamon or Nutmeg powder.

Also, cocoa powder can be added to make it as Chocolate Honey Roasted Almonds. I have a similar post coming soon on Chocolate Flavor, So watch this space.

Is it okay to use Almonds with Skin:

The skin of Almonds contains tannins a molecule, which prevents us from using the complete nutrients of Almonds, also skin is hard to digest which is why we soak the almonds and peel the skins, and then consume the Almonds.

However Almond skin has few health benefits, It prevents LDL cholesterol from being oxidized, which is very important for health,

It also lowers the cholesterol level and is good for our Skin.

So yes, Once in a while it is okay to include Almond skin as well in our food.

Similar Almond Recipes:

Homemade Almond Powder

Almond Coconut Cookies

Almond Butter Granola Bars

Check the video for Candied Almonds in Pan:

How to prepare Honey Roasted Almond

Heat a pan, Once hot add in ½ cup of almonds. Roast the almonds until they are fragrant and toasted. It may take about 12 to 15 mins.
Combine Salt and Sugar in a bowl and set aside.

Step 1 : Toast the Almonds and prepare the sugar mix.

3. In another bowl add in the Water, Oil and honey and combine well until it forms a homogeneous mixture.

Step 2 : Prepare the honey mix for Honey Roasted Almonds

4. Heat a pan and then add in the honey solution. Cook in a low flame and cook till it starts to boil. Once it starts to boil add in the toasted Almonds.

5. Cook until the moisture is completely evaporated and the honey is fully coating the Almonds. It will take approximately 5-7 mins

Step 3 : Toss the toasted almonds with honey.

6. Transfer the Almonds to a bowl and add in the salt and sugar mixture. Combine evenly

7. Transfer these almonds to a parchment paper and spread evenly with the almonds not touching each other.

Step 4:Mix the honey glazed Almonds with sugar mix.

8. Let it dry completely and then store in air tight containers.

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Honey Roasted Almonds

Honey Roasted Almonds is a delicious snack , which is perfect for parties or even for gifting .It is packed with flavors and nutrients.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 228kcal

Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

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Ingredients

Instructions

Heat a pan , Once hot add in ½ cup of almonds.
Roast the Almonds until they are fragrant and toasted. It may taake about 12 to 15 mins.
Combine Salt and Sugar in a bowl and set aside.
In another bowl add in the Water, Oil and honey and combine well until it forms a homogenous Mixture.
Heta a pan and then add in the honey solution.Cook in a low flame and cook till it starts to boil.Once it starts to boil add in the toasted Almonds.
Cook intl the moisture is completey evaporated and the honey is fully coated over the Almonds.It will take approximately 5-7 mins
Transfer the Almonds to a bowl and add in the salt and sugar mixture. Combine evenly
Transfer these almonds to a parchment paper and spread evenly with the almonds not touching each other. Let it dry completely and then store in air tight containers.

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Notes

Allow it to dry completely and then store.

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Country Chicken Bone Curry (Naatu Kozhi Elumbu Kuzhambu)

September 9, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly 1 Comment

Country Chicken Bone Curry a delicious stew from left over bone pieces without adding much spices in a coconut based gravy .It is so flavourful and watery.

Country Chicken Bone Curry | Desi Chicken Bones Gravy | Naatu Kozhu Elumbu Kuzhambu is usually prepared whenever there is a big gathering or a feast in houses.

I have already posted the Shredded Chicken Roast recipe, Where we use country chicken meat as the base and we do not use the bones. So after preparing the roast we use the bones to prepare this gravy.

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Chicken Curry with Bones

It is such mild and flavorful gravy. Usually, it is cooked with the left out bone pieces without adding many spices in a coconut-based gravy. Let's see how to prepare Country Chicken Bone Curry

Elumbu Kuzhamb is more like a watery kuzhambu , the main flavors come from the Chicken broth used. Usually, we slow cook the chicken bones along with onion, tomato, ginger-garlic paste.

How to prepare Elumbu Kuzhambu

However we can also pressure cook the chicken with, Salt, Turmeric powder, and Ginger garlic paste and then use the bones and the Chicken broth to prepare the gravy.

In my Elumbu kuzhambu video I have prepared this way as I was shooting both the shredded Chicken Roast and this Kuzhambu the same day.

So select the method whichever suites the best for you. The slow cooking method takes time to cook and the pressure cooker method is quick however flavor of the gravy is equally good both the ways.

What is the difference between Country Chicken and Broiler Chicken

Chicken that are specially grown for meat is called as Broiler Chicken .

Country Chicken or Desi Chicken is feed in the open and are grown locally by the farmers or others.

Broiler chicken is tender and young when it is used for meat. Whereas country chicken is feed and used for meat at the right stage. It also feeds on worms and other healthy stuff and is comparatively healthy then the broiler chicken.

County Chicken tastes much better than the broiler chicken and takes more time to cook comparatively.

Also, country chicken is organic and is less prone to diseases, so it is best to include country chicken in our food.

Health benefits of chicken bones:

It is good for joints, Also have plenty of Vitamins and Minerals. It is also good for digestive systems.

As Bones themselves are rich sources of minerals including calcium and phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, as well as other important nutrients consuming them benefits us a lot.

How to Prepare Chicken Curry with Bones

1. In a pan add in the Chicken Bone pieces, Onion, Curry Leaves, Tomato, Ginger Garlic paste, Water and cook till the chicken is 90 % done. It may take around 20-25 mins, alternatively it can be also cooked in a pressure cooker.

2. In a blender add in Green Chilli, Cumin Seeds, and Curry Leaves and give a quick pulse.

4. To the ground, paste add in Coconut and give a quick pulse and then add in water and grind to a fine paste

5. Now that the chicken bones would have cooked to this add-in Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, and Salt mix well and then add in the Ground Coconut Masala.

5. Continue cooking in a medium flame wait till it comes to a boil and then mix well and keep it in a lower flame.

6. In a tempering pan add in oil and once it heats up add the Ingredients mentioned in the To Temper table and then pour it to the Gravy and mix well. Switch off the flame.

Tips for Chicken Bones Curry

This is a mild gravy and hence it tastes best with Steamed Rice and any other Non-Veg Starter.
Usually, I use the flesh of the chicken to fry or to prepare Roast and the remaining bones into this gravy.
Adjust the no of Green chili according to your spice level.

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Ulundhu Kali , Black Urad Dal Kali

September 7, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Ulundhu Kali , Black Urad Dal Kali , Ulutham Kali, or Karupu Ulundhu Kali is a age-old traditional recipe . It is a very good source of proteins and it strengths the bones especially hip bones.

What is Ulundhu Kali:

Ulundhu Kali is a sweet prepared with Black Urad Dal, Rice, Palm Jaggery, and Sesame Oil. It is very good for bone strength.

It has a dense halwa like consistency and is one of the traditional and healthy sweet from TamilNadu

Which dal is used to prepare Ulundu Kali:

Ulundhu Kali is prepared with Black Urad Dal usually .But in cases where it is not available it can also be prepared with White Urad Dal.

Ingredients

Ulundhu Kali is made with just for ingredients , It is Urad Dal black with or without skin ,but then with skin is recommended ,Along with Rice ,Sesame oi and Palm Jaggery . If you are not able to source Palm Jaggery you can very well you normal Jaggery.

Health benefits of Black urad dal:

The First and foremost health benefit of black Urad Dal is that it improves bone strength. It is good for skin and hair. It protects the heart. Urad dal also improves digestion.

Black gram or urad dal holds a high protein value than most of the legumes or pulses. It is also an excellent source of dietary fiber. So it is very important to be incuded regularly in our diet.

Health benefits of Sesame Oil:

Sesame oil is considered to be a healthy fat and hence it is recommended to add in our daily diet.

It is lowers the blood pressure and good for skin.It is alwasy best to use Cold pressed sesame oil.

Why Palm Jaggery is better than Jaggery:

Palm sugar has a glycemic index of 35 while cane sugar has a glycemic index of 60. Also, Palm Sugar is rich in nutrients, it cleanses the systems. It is also good for migraines.

Why Raw Rice is added in Ulundhu Kali:

Rice is added only to give thickness to the Kali , So if you don't prefer you can definitively skip.

Similar Traditional Recipes:

Sakkarai Pongal

Nei Appam

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Ulundu Kali

Ulundhu Kali is a sweet prepared with Black Urad Dal, Rice, Palm Jaggery, and Sesame Oil. It is very good for bone strength.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: TamilNadu

Servings:

Calories: 243kcal

Author: Sharmila Kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

▢ ½ cup Black Urad Dal with skin
▢ 1 tbsp Raw Rice
▢ ¾ cup Palm Jaggery
▢ ¼ cup Sesame Oil Cold Pressed

Instructions

In a pan add in ½ cup of Black Urad Dal. Roast in a low flame untillit gives a nice aroma.
As it is black in colour , We cannot find if it changes colour or not, It gives a nice aroma once its roasted ,Also if you taste a urad dal it wil be crispy. This is the correct stage .Switch off and allow it to cool down.
Next add in 1 tbsp of Rice and roast in a low flame. Slowsy the rice will puff up and turn crisp ,Swithc off at this stage and allow it to cool down.
In the same pan add in ¾ cup of Palm Jaggery along with ¼ cup of water , Cook untillthe palm Jaggery dissolves completely and then strain to remove the impurties if any and keep the PAlm Jaggery aside.
Grind the balck urad dal and rice to a very fine powder.Sieve and remove the hard particles if any.Grind the hard particles once again and sieve.
Now add the black urad dal and rice powder to the Palm Jaggery .Mix well and add another ¼ cup of Water. Combine everything well.
Cook in a low flame. Add 1 tbsp of Sesame oil and mix well untillthe oil is fully abosrbed by the kali,
Repeast the same process. Keep adding the oil little by little and keep stirring . The Kali will be glossy and absorbs the oil.
If you pinch in a small portion of the dough and roll a ladoo it should hold shape. That is the correct stage. Switch off ay this atge and serve immeditaley.

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Notes

It is very good for the bone strength.

Usually, give to girls during their puberty for the strength.

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How to prepare Ulundhu Kali

In a pan add in ½ cup of Black Urad Dal. Roast in a low flame until it gives a nice aroma. As it is black in color, We cannot find if it changes color or not, It gives a nice aroma once its roasted, Also if you taste an urad dal it will be crispy. This is the correct stage. Switch off and allow it to cool down.

2.Next add in 1 tbsp of Rice and roast in a low flame. Slowly the rice will puff up and turn crisp ,Switch off at this stage and allow it to cool down.

3. In the same pan add in ¾ cup of Palm Jaggery along with ¼ cup of water, Cook until the palm Jaggery dissolves completely and then strain to remove the impurities if any, and keep the Palm Jaggery aside.

Step 3 : Prepare the Palm Jaggery syrup for ulundhu Kali

4. Grind the black urad dal and rice to a very fine powder. Sieve and remove the hard particles if any. Grind the hard particles once again and sieve.

Step 4: mix the Urad dal flour with Palm Jaggery Syrup

5. Now add the black urad dal and rice powder to the Palm Jaggery. Mix well and add another ¼ cup of water. Combine everything well. Cook in a low flame. Add 1 tbsp of Sesame oil and mix well until the oil is fully absorbed by the kali,

Step 5 ; Combine everything for preparing the Ulutham Kali

6. Repeat the same process. Keep adding the oil little by little and keep stirring. The Kali will be glossy and absorbs the oil. If you pinch in a small portion of the dough and roll a ladoo it should hold shape. That is the correct stage. Switch off ay this stage and serve immediately.

Step 6 : Add sesame oil for the ulutham kali and check the consistency once its cooked.

Shredded Pepper Chicken

September 4, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Shredded Pepper Chicken is a south Indian yummy dry chicken appetizer made with shredded country chicken, Whole crushed pepper, and Shallots.

It is very popular in the roadside shops and hotels in Tamil Nadu. It is popularly called as pichi potta pepper chicken in Tamil.

Shredded Pepper Chicken is one recipe that we happen to taste accidentally in a military hotel in Salem. We were traveling to our Native place from Bangalore. We started around 11 o clock from Bangalore to our home town and by the time we reached Salem, it was 3 pm.

Both of us were so hungry and we couldn’t find many options as it was a Sunday and most of the shops were closed by that time. Luckily we found a Military Hotel in Salem bypass road. We had very minimal Options of food left.

So I and my hubby ordered Desi Chicken Meal along with Shredded Pepper Chicken it was then we happened to taste this awesome dish. We both liked it so much and my hubby asked me to try the same recipe at home and I got close to it Happy me.

This dish has very minimal spices added but it tastes awesome. This dish will be a part of our meal at regular intervals. Do try this recipe and I bet you too will fall in love!!

What type of Chicken to used for Shredded Pepper Chicken:

This dish is usually prepared with country chicken (Naatu Kozhi), however, regular chicken (Broiler Chicken) can also be used

How to prepare Shredded Pepper Chicken :

Shredded Pepper chicken is prepared by cooking the chicken pieces along with the bones and then segregating the bones and flesh separately.
We will use only the flesh in this recipe.

I have another recipe to use these bones, so definitely it will not go waste. We usually prepare Country chicken bones kuzhambu with these bones after preparing the shredded pepper chicken.

How to Cook Country Chicken:

Country chicken meat is slightly hard and requires more cooking time. since in this recipe, we are cooking the chicken in a pressure cooker.

For Country chicken cook for 6 whistles in pressure cooker.For normal Chicken 3 whistles are enough.

Similar Chicken Recipes:

Chicken Legs Fry

Chicken Keema Samosa

Dry Pepper Chicken

step by step pics on how to prepare Shredded pepper chicken Recipe

1. In a Pressure cooker add in the chicken, Salt, Turmeric powder, Ginger garlic paste, and water and pressure cook for one whistle. Wait till the pressure gets released all by itself.

2. Open the pressure cooker and shred the cooked chicken separately leaving aside bones. Squeeze the lemon juice over the chicken. Now in another pan/Kadai add in oil and wait till it heats up.

3. Add in curry leaves sauté for a mina and then add in the chopped small onions. Cook till the onions turn translucent. Add in Garam Masala, Crushed pepper powder, Cumin Powder, and Salt and Mix everything well.

4. Next, add in the Shredded Chicken and mix well. Roast for about 7 mins till everything gets blended and a nice aroma comes .check for salt and spice and switch off the flame.

Tasty Shredded Pepper Chicken Roast is ready.

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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

Note: This post is originally from 2016. I have updated with a new Recipe card, Pictures, and video now.

Tomato Rice ( Tomato bath )

September 1, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly 1 Comment

Vegan and Gluten Free ,classic south Indian Style Tomato Rice or Tomato bath , A easy go to dish for a busy working day!!

Tomato rice is an awesome south Indian Lunch box recipe. It is pretty simple to prepare but tastes good. The primary ingredient used is the tomatoes. Use good quality fresh tomatoes while preparing thakalli sadham to enjoy its richness. This tastes good with just onion raita or any chips.

I usually prepare Tomato Rice with a biryani flavour. It tastes really good with just chips and raita or even pickle. So i suggest you use basmati rice in this method.However normal cooking rice can also be used and yes seeraga samba rice can also be used.

I have used precooked rice in this recipe. And i have explained in detailed below how to cook or prepare tomato rice in a single pot. Just dump all the ingredient and beautiful Tomato bath is ready.

How to prepare Tomato bath:

Tomato rice is usually prepared in numerous ways. It can be prepared as a one pot method. ie cooking the rice along with the tomato masala. Or we can prepare by using pre cooked rice in a tomato masala.

In this recipe , i have use precooked rice to the tomato masala for Tomato Rice , but it can very well be converted to a one pot method.

How to prepare Tomato Rice in One pot Method:

For the recipe below till you prepare the tomato masala. You a pressure cooker.soak the basmati Rice for 30 mins and set aside.

Next add the soaked rice and fry for a min. Add required Water. It will be 1.25 cups of Water for every 1 cup of Rice. This is the ratio. Wait till the water comes to a boil and then close the cooker.When the presure coomes vigorously put the whistle and cook for 3 minutes in a high flame and switch off.

Wait till the pressure releases completely and then open the cooker. Carefully fluff the rice and garnish with the coriander leaves and serve.

How to prepare Tomato Rice in Open Pot :

For cooking in open pot the rice and Water ratio is , for every 1 cup of Rice add 2 cups of Water.

Check the video below to see how to prepare Tomato bath in detail:

How to prepare Tomato Rice with step by step pictures:

1) In a kadai add in oil. Once the oil becomes hot add in Fennel Seeds and Bay leaves .allow them to fry for a min and add in the curry leaves.

2) Now add in Garlic pods and fry for a min and add in the sliced onions ,add in salt and fry till the onions turns golden brown or translucent.

3) Add in the chopped tomatoes and the spice powders, mix everything together and fry till the tomatoes are cooked well and it leaves oil.

4) Once the tomatoes start leaving oil add in the cooked rice to this mixture and mix gently .Hot and spicy Tomatoes are ready to be served.

Tips:

1) Tastes best when served with Onion Raita.

2) If you don’t prefer it spicy reduce the amount of chilli powder, mine was really spicy.

3) You can even add green chilli and reduce the amount of chilli powder added.

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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

Note: This post is originally from 2016 . I have updated with new Recipe card, Pictures and video now.

Kerala Style Aviyal Recipe | Kerala Avial

August 26, 2020 By Sharmila Kingsly Leave a Comment

Kerala Style Aviyal recipe with step by step photos. Kerala Style Aviyal is a healthy and delicious lunch side dish from the cuisines of Kerala to the world. It is a mixed vegetable delicacy served along with Rice or Adai/Savory Lentil Pancakes .

Any foodie will never say a no to the traditional Kerala Style Aviyal. The Onam Sadhya is definitely incomplete without an aviyal.

The goodness of vegetable cooked in a coconut based masala along with the seasoning done with the coconut oil is just out of the world. The Combination of Steamed Rice, aviyal and Kerala parippu curry is one of my favourites.

Mom makes aviyal very often in home however I am lazy to prepare as I somehow miss or forget to get one of the required vegetable in the aviyal. But now a days I carefully list it out and make sure I cook it and enjoy it with family. Now let’s see how to prepare Kerala Style aviyal

Vegetable Used in Kerala Avial:

The most common vegetavles used n the Kerala Avial are Drumstick,Raw banana , Brinjal,Cluster beans, Cucumber.

However based on the regions it will be different . Yam ,Carrot Snakegourd can also be used.

Variations in Kerala Avial:

Depending on the region few ingredients vary in the traditional avail.

In some places Raw mango is used for the tangy flavor, In some place tamarind even Curd is also widely used.

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Beans Mezhukkupuratti
Olan

A quick Video on how to prepare Kerala Avial:

How to prepare Kerala Aviyal ,Step by step Method with pictures:

1. Chop the vegetables lengthwise and soak in water until we start to cook. After slicing the vegetables ,in a non-stick or a heavy bottomed pan add in little water to cook the vegetables and add in the sliced vegetables and let them cook.

2. Add in the required Salt and mix the vegetable and let it cook till they are 90% done. Make sure not to mash the vegetables it should retain its shape.

3. Take the ingredients mentioned in the “To Grind” section in a blender and grind it to a course mixture or just pulse it make sure not to grind to a fine paste. Next add in the ground masala to the vegetables.

4. Give a good mix and cook for another 5 mins in a low flame so that the masala blends well with the vegetables and the vegetables are fully cooked and then switch of the flame. Next in another pan add in Coconut oil and let it get hot and then add in the Mustard seeds and curry leaves and prepare the seasoning. Pour the seasoning over the cooked vegetables and mix well .Aviyal is now ready to be served.

Serve Aviyal with Steamed Rice ,Kerala Parupu curry and Papad.

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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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Mutton Masala Roast is a delicious Mutton starter, It is so easy to prepare but it tastes extremely delicious. It goes well with Rice, Roti, or even Biryani.

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