Mutton Liver Fry

Ingredients
Mutton Liver diced-1
Onion chopped-1 big
Tomato chopped-1 big
Salt to taste
Curry leaves-little
Garam masala-1/4tsp
(optional)
Grind
Chille powder-1/2tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Corriander powder-1tsp
Pepper-1tsp
Fennel seeds-1/2tsp
Ginger & Garlic paste-2tsp
Temper
Cloves-2
Cinnamon-1/2stick
Cardamom-1
Bay leaf-1
Oil-6tsp
Method
Pour oil in a kadai,temper it.Fry onions till brown.Add tomato & the ground paste.Fry till oil separates.Add the liver,pour little water ,close & cook till its done( may be 10mins).Garnish it with curry leaves.
Tips
Liver will cook fast so don't pour lot of water.Fried coconut pieces can also be added.It gives a good taste.

Karamani (cowpea) Kootu

Ingredients
Karamani chopped-1/2 bunch
Masoor dhal-1 cup
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Salt to taste
Grind
Coconut-1/4cup
Greenchilles-3
Jeera-11/2tsp
Mustard-1/4tsp
Ginger-1/4''
Tempering
Oil-3tsp
Mustard-1/4tsp
Uraddhal-1/4tsp
Hing little
Curry leaves-little
Method
Pressure cook Dhal,Karamani,salt & turmeric.Mash it well.Add the ground masala & give a boil.Temper it .Your Kootu is ready to eat.
Tips
For extra taste you can use coconut oil for tempering.You can use other vegetables like Bottle gourd,Pumpkin,Cabbage,Ridge gourd,Bottle gourd,Chayote.You can also use moongh or channa dhal.

Masala Tea

I made Masala tea in the morning,because i had a bad cold & sneezing.This Tea really helped me!!!
Ingredients
Lipton tea or any branded tea-2tsp
Water -11/4 cup
Brown sugar-2tsp
Milk-3/4 cup
( you want less milk reduce it to your comfort)
Grind
Ginger-1/4''
Cinnamon-2 sm. bits
Cardamom-1
Mint leaves dried-2
Fennel seeds-a pinch
Pepper-4
Cloves-1
(Make a fine powder & keep it aside)
Method
Boil water ,switch it off & add the tea masala & tea dust,close it with a lid .Rest for 5 mins,all the essence with get into the water.Add brown sugar & hot milk,mix and serve it hot.This is an excellent Tea for cold & digestion.This can be served for 2 people.
Tips
Do not over boil the water otherwise you will loose all the flavour & medicinal value.You can even use fresh mint leaves or dry ginger powder.

Vegetable Pasta Soup

Ingredients.
Mixed Veg.diced finely-2 cups
(Bamboo shoots,carrot,beans,mushroom,capsicum)
Chopped onions-1tbsp
Chopped ginger & garlic-1tsp
Chopped spring onions-1/2 bunch
Salt & pepper to taste
Soy sauce-4tsps
Chille paste-1/2tsp
Veg. broth-2 tins
(you can replace even water,but it gives good taste with broth)
Shell pasta-1/4 cup

Tofu cubed-1/4cup
Noodles-1/4 cup(optional)
Sesame oil-2tsp
Rice or plain vinegar-1tsp
Method
Heat oil in a vessel,fry onions,ginger & garlic till light brown.Add all the vegetables , pasta & noodles & broth.Boil it till its cooked( do not over cook the vegetables i like it to be crunchy)Pour sufficient water to dilute it.Add all the sauces ,season it with salt & pepper.Garnish it with spring onions.

Tips

Non.vegetarians can replace with chicken broth & any shredded or minced meat you like.

Cabbage & Dry shrimp fry

My Mom usually combines Non.veg with any vegetables.We are used eating this way.i have shared one of the item like that,try it .
Ingredients
Shredded cabbage-2 cups
Dry Shrimp(i usually use sm.shrimp)-1/2cup
Salt to taste
Onion-1/2
Tomato(optional)-1
Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
Chille powder-1tsp
Dhania powder-2tsp
Curry leaves little
Garlic chopped-6
Tempering
Mustard-1/2tsp
Jeera-1/2tsp
Uraddhal-1/4tsp
Oil-4tsp
Method
Heat oil in a pan ,temper it.Fry onion,tomato, garlic,dry masalas & shrimp till brown.Add the cabbage,sprinkle water & clook till done.Garnish it with curry leaves.this goes very well with rice.
Variation
You can replace other veg. like brinjal,Bottle gourd,Radish,cluster beans instead of cabbage.You can replace shrimp with any ground meat (Keema).

Kadai Tofu

Ingredients
Firm tofu cubed-1 cup
Capsicum diced-1 cup
Onion diced-1 cup
Tomato diced-1cup
(i have used fire roasted tomatoes)
Oil-4 tsp
salt to taste
Chille powder-1tsp
Corriander powder-2tsp
Jeera powder-1/2tsp
Kastoori Methi-3tsp
Jeera -1tsp(to temper)
Garam masala(optional)-1/2tsp
Method
Heat oil saute tofu and keep it aside.Add jeera & temper it,all the vegetables and saute it nicely.Add the dry masalas,& cook till raw smell goes.Finish it with Kastoori methi.This is a dry dish.Serve it with rotis & parathas.

Kondai Kadalai Kurma

Ingredients

Kondai kadalai-1 cup

(soak it overnight , cook it and keep aside))

Onion-1/2

Tomato-2

Oil -2tsp

Salt to taste

Curry leaves-little

For grinding

Ginger & Garlic paste-1tsp

Red chille powder-1tsp

Garam masala-1/2tsp

Coconut-3tsp

KhusKhus-1tsp

Turmeric powder-1/4tsp

(Grind all above things to a smooth paste)

Method

Heat oil in a pan, fry onions till light brown.Add the ground masala & fry well till oil seperates the pan.Add the tomatoes fry a bit,add the cooked kondai kadalai.Cook the gravy till done and thick.Garnish it with curry leaves,best served with rice.

Potato Fry

Ingredients

Large potato -2

(boiled & cubed)

Besan -1tsp(optional)

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder-1/4tsp

Hing-1/4tsp

Chille flakes-1tsp

( you can also add chille powder )

Tempering

Oil -6tsp

Mustard-1/2tsp

Uraddhal-1/4tsp

Jeera-1/2tsp

Method

Heat oil in a pan temper it.Add potato & other ingredients,fry a bit.Sprinkle besan and fry it till light brown.This will give a crispy texture to the potatoes.

Ginger Chutney

Ingredients
Ginger chopped-1''
Oil-3tsp
salt to taste
Tamarind paste-1/2tsp
Dhania-1/2tsp
Channadhal-2tsp
Uraddhal-2tsp
Jeera-1tsp
Hing-1/2tsp
Red chilles-2
Brown sugar or Jaggery-2tsp
Tempering
Mustard-1/4tsp
Uraddhal-1/4tsp

Jeera-1/4tsp
Curry leaves
Method
Pour 1tsp of oil and fry all above things except jaggery,till brown.Cool and grind to a smooth paste with jaggery.Temper it.Serve it with any Tiffin items.

Pesarattu Dosa Recipe / Moong Dal Dosa Recipe

Pesarattu

Ingredients.
Green moongh dal -1 cup
Rice-1 hand full
Salt to taste
Green chillies-2
Ginger-1/2''
Jeera/ Cumin-1tsp
Onion chopped for filling
Oil as required

Method

Soak dal & rice together for 3 to 4 hours.
Grind it to a smooth paste along with green chillies, ginger and salt.Add jeera to the batter and mix well.
Fermentation is not needed for this dosa.
Heat a tawa/griddle pour a ladle of batter at the centre.

Spread it to a thin disc,pour some oil around the dosa. 
Place 1 tsp of chopped onion at the centre and fold it.
Serve it hot with any chutney you desire.

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