Onion Tomato Chutney ~ Youtube Videos

I got this simple chutney recipe from youtube videos.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Onion-1(Chopped)
2.Tomato-2(Chopped)
3.Red chilli-3-4no
4.Garlic-2cloves
5.Mustard-1/4tbs
6.Urad dhal-1/2tb
7.Salt as needed
8.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add  mustard ,urad dhal,garlic,red chilli,onion and saute it untill translucent.
• Now add tomatos and  fry it untill soft and mushy and switch off the heat and let it cool down.
• Once its cool down grind it coarsly by adding little water and enough salt and serve. 

GOES WELL WITH:
       Dosa and Idly

RATING:
*

Chilli Chicken ~ Jothi

Yet another favorite dish of mine hot chilli chicken which i learnt it from my friend ....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Boneless Chicken – 1lb(cut into 1-inch pieces)
2.Onions – 2(sliced)
3.Gingergarlic paste – 3tbs
4.Tomato – 1(Chopped)
5.Green chillies – 3(Slicerd)
6.Corn flour – 2 tablespoons
7.Cumin powder-1tbs
8.Corriander powder-1tbs
9.Red color-pinch(Optional)
10.Soya sauce – 3 teaspoons
11.Vinegar – 2 teaspoons
12.Salt as needed
13.Egg-2
14.Oil  for deep fry and 3 tablespoon

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a bowl add cleaned chicken pieces with corn flour,soya sauce,salt,cumin and corriander powder,gingergarlic paste,vinegar,egg and enough salt ,Mix well and let it marinate for 2-4hrs in a refrigerator.
• Heat oil in a pan for deep fry ,when the oil is hot add the marinated chicken in small batches and fry untill golden brown for about 5-10mins and drain it in the paper towel and set it aside.
• Now heat 3tbs of oil in a pan, add sliced onion ,green chilli saute till golden brown and add the remaining sauce from the marinated chicken,sliced tomatos,soy sauce fry it untill cooked.
• Finally add fried chicken and  saute on low heat for 5mins by stirring continually untill all coated well and switch off the heat and ENJOY!!!! 

GOES WELL WITH:
   Chapathi and Fried rice

Corrianderleaves Pachadi ~ Kiran

Coriander Chutney is a very tasty recipe which can be served with rice or south Indian recipes like Dosa or Idli.Here is the receipe from my friend....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Corriander leaves-2 cups
2.Green chill-3-5no
3.Fresh grated coconut-1/2cup
4.Tamarind-small lemon size
5.Seasoning-Mustard,Urad dhal,Curry leaves
6.Salt as needed
7.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Blend corriander leaves,green chilli,coconut,tamarind with enough salt and water into a smooth paste. 
• Now heat oil in a pan, add seasoning,add the grinded paste and let it cook untill oil comes up and switch off the heat. 

NOTE:
Store tightly covered in refrigerator up to 1 week.

 GOES WELL WITH:

      Fried rice

Spicy Chettinadu Mushroom Masala (Homecookrecipes)

Tried recipe....

INGREDIENTS :
1.Mushroom's - 200gms
2.Red Onion - 1 ( of Medium size, Finely Chopped)
3.Tomatoes - 2 (Chopped)
4.Dry Red Chilli - 2
5.Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
6.Turmeric Powder - a pinch
7.Corriander Powder - 2 tsp
8.Curry Leaves - 5
9.Corriander Leaves Finely Chopped - 2 tsp
10.Mustard - 1/2 tsp
11.Saunf /Sombu - 1/4 tsp
12.Oil - 2 tbsp

Mince the following with your Spice Grinder:
Garlic - 5 pod's
Ginger - 1/2 inch size
Green Chilli - 1

METHOD OF PREPARATION: 

• Have Garlic, Ginger and Green Chilli in spice your Spice Grinder, mince them and keep aside. do not make them into paste, by adding water. the taste differ's.
• Wash the Mushroom's and Let them dry. You can also wipe them with a clean cloth.
• Chop the Onion's and Tomatoe's finely.
• Heat the Oil in a Kadaai / Pan. Add Mustard, when it pop's, add Saunf , tored Red chilli's and the minced ginger-garlic-green chilli pieces. Saute them, till the raw smell goes off.
• Add Onion's and fry them. add tomatoe's and fry along with onion's.
• Add Turmeric Powder, Salt, Corriander powder and Pepper Powder to the onion, Tomato mix and mix them well.
• Add the Mushroom's, and mix well with the masala. Mushroom's get cooked in 2-3 minutes. add Curry leaves and Leave the pan in slow flame, till the oil seperate's from the masala. Garnish with Corriander Leaves. 

GOES WELL WITH:
       Chapathi

RATING:
****

Tomato Kuzhambu For Idly and Dosa ~ Shanthy

Tomato Kuzhambu is more used  in Tamilnadu cuisine which is a very simple and easy to cook recipe with less ingredients..It goes very well with especially idly .Try it out.....

INGREDIENTS:
1.Tomato-2big
2.Onion-1(Finely Chopped)
3.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
4.Seasoning-Mustard,Urad dhal,Channa dhal,Curry leaves,Asafoetida
5.Salt as needed
6.Oil

GRIND:
Coconut-1/4cup
Grind coconut with little water.

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First Boil or Pressure cook the whole tomatoes in water untill smooth and let it cool,now strain the water and mash it coarsly and set it aside(Don't throw the strained water) .
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard,urad,channa,curry leaves,Asafoetida and finely chopped onion fry till onion becomes trasparent.
• Now add the coarsly mashed tomatoes with strained water ,turmeric powder and salt and allow to cook in the medium heat for 15mins.
• Finally add grinded coconut paste and cook untill  its done or for few 5mins. 

 

GOES WELL WITH:
     Idly and Dosa

Corriander Thokku (Homecook recipes)

Kothamalli thokku is a very good side dish for any breakfast or rice items.I tried this recipe it came out excellent.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Corriander Leaves/Kothamalli - 2 bunch(4 cups)
2.Round Red Chilli - 5 (this will be of medium spice)
3.Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
4.Asafoetida powder - 1/4 tsp
5.Oil - 3 tsp
6.Mustard - 1/4 spoon
7.Tamarind - a small lemon size / or a pinch of tamarind 

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First Wash the Corrainder Leaves and chop it.
• In a pan, heat a spoon of oil, add the red chilli, fenugreek and roast them till they get croasted. now add asafoetida powder, roasted fenugreek and red chilli's to the mixer grinder.
• Add the washed corriader leaves, tamarind, salt and 1/4 cup water to the mixer grinder and grind them along with dry red chilli's fenugreek seeds and asafoetida powder very smoothly.
• Now in the Kadaai or Thick Bottomed pan heat the remaining oil, add mustard, when it cracks, add the grinded paste and let it boil for 5 minutes.
• After that reduce the flame and stir them till they start sticking to pan. it should go dark green in colour, thats the end point. 

GOES WELL WITH:
       Idly and Fried rice

RATING:

*****

Mint rice (Samai)

One more tried recipe....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Basmati rice - 1 cup
2.Potato - 1 (small)
3.Peas - 1/4 cup
4.Mint - 1 (small bunch)
5.Coconut - 2 tbsp
6.Green chilli - 4 to 5
7.Ginger - small piece
8.Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
9.Bay leaf - 1
10.Cloves - 2
11.Cardamom - 1
12.Lemon - 1/2
13.Salt - to taste
14.Oil - 3 tbsp

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Cook Rice, Peas and Potato together in cooker, then allow it to cool.
• Heat Oil in a pan. Add Green chilli, Ginger, Turmeric powder, Mint leaves and Coconut. Fry till the mint leaves are wilted and then grind it.
• Hat Oil in a pan add Bay leaf, Cloves, Cardamom, ground paste and mix well.
• Then add cooked Rice(with Potato and Peas) and combine it well.
• Leave this in low heat for 10 min (if necessary, sprinkle water often).
• Now add lemon juice and mix well. 

 

GOES WELL WITH:
       Onion raita