Tomato Bath ~ GeetRadhu Kitchen

Tomato bath is also called as tomato rice turned out excellent which I tried from radhu mami kitchen.Here is how she makes.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Cooked rice-2cup
2.Tomato-3(Chopped)
3.Onion-1(Sliced)
4.Ginger-1inch(Chopped)
5.Green chilli-3(Finely Chopped)
6.Chilli powder-1/2tbs
7.Corriander powder-1tbs
8.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
9.Garam masala powder-1/2tbs
10.Corriander leaves-To garnish
11.Seasoning-Cinnamon,Cloves,Cardomom,Saunf,Khuskhus,Curry leaves
12.Salt as needed
13.Oil
14.Ghee

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add all the seasoning one by one and let it spluter,now add chopped ginger,greenchilli and onion fry untill onion becomes brown and translucent.
• Then add tomato and fry it for few mins and add chilli powder,corriander powder,salt,turmeric powder,garam masala powder fry it nicely and well cooked and switch off the heat.
• Now add this tomato mixture with cooked rice and mix it well by adding little ghee and corriander leaves and serve.

GOES WELL WITH:
    Raita and Pakoda

RATING:
*****

LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7em5AYHm5Y&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7BSa2zUktE&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ObMbK4AzQo&feature=related

Tomato Capsicum Thokku

Tomato capsicum thokku is a excellent sidedish for breakfast like dosa,idli as well as chapathi .This thokku can be preapred in few mins.Here is how i make it..... 

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Tomato-3(Chopped)
2.Onion-1(Sliced)
3.Capsicum-1(Chopped)
4.Green chilli-4(Sliced)
5.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
6.Seasoning-Mustard,Cumin,Urad,Channa dhal,Curry leaves
7.Corriander leaves to garnish
8.Salt as needed
9.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan add the mustard,cumin seeds,urad,channa and curry leaves and let them splutters, now add the onions and green pepper fry untill it becomes transculent.
• Then add the tomatoes pieces,turmeric powder and salt and stir until they turns mushy, keep them in simmer, cook until the oil gets separated.
• Finally add the coriander leaves and put off the stove. 

 

GOES WELL WITH:
      Idli,Dosa and Chapathi

Spinach Egg Fry

Egg fry with spinach is a good combination and it is a very simple dish to cook and goes very well with sambar and rasam rice which i make it so often.Try it....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Egg-3
2.Spinach-1cup(Chopped)
3.Onion-1(Sliced)
4.Garlic-4cloves(Crushed)
5.Green chilli-3(Slit)
6.Chilli powder-1tbs
7.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
8.Curry leaves -5no
9.Corriander leaves to garnish
10.Salt as needed
11.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan, add green chilli and onion saute it untill the onions are translucent.
• Now add crushed garlic fry it and add chopped spinach and cook it for few mins.
• Then add chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt,curry leaves and let it cook for few more mins and add little water cook untill the spinach is well done. 
• At this stage crack the egg in the cooked spinach and mix it well together and fry untill the egg is well cooked and dry. 

GOES WELL WITH:
    Sambar and Rasam rice

Tomato Sevai

Tomato sevai is a very quick and delicious dish to cook for breakfast and its one of my favorite dish too.This is a very easy item to put together, but incredibly flavorful.Here is how i make it......

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Rice vermicelli or Sevai-1pack
2.Onion-1(Sliced)
3.Tomatoes-2(Chopped)
4.Green chilli-3(Slit)
5.Red chilli-2(Slit)
6.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
7.Seasoning-Mustard,Urad dhal,Channa dhal,Curry leaves
8.Salt as needed
9.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First cook the sevai as per the instruction and drain the water completely and add little oil and mix it well and keep it aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, tamper with mustard seeds,urad,channa dhal ,curry leaves and add onion,green chillies,red chilli saute it for few mins.
• Then add chopped tomotoes ,salt ,turmeric powder and cook it untill the tomatoes are well done.   
• At this stage add cooked sevai and mix well and cook it for few more mins.
• Finally garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot. 

GOES WELL WITH:
      Pickle

Andhra Brinjal Curry ~ Youtube

Andhra brinjal curry is a very spicy dish eaten with biryani,curd rice or  u can also mix with plain rice tastes really yummy which i adopted from youtube. Here is the tried recipe.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Brinjal-6(Slit)
2.Red chilli-5-6no
3.Corriander seeds-2tbs
4.Methi seeds-1tbs
5.Mustard-1/2tbs
6.Peanuts-1/4cup
7.Cumin-1tbs
8.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
9.Seasoning-Mustard,Methi seeds,Cumin,Curry leaves
10.Salt as needed
11.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat a pan fry red chilli,corriander seeds,methi seeds,mustard,cumin seeds in a low flame for few mins and add roasted peanuts and switch of the flame when chilli starts turning its color and let it allow to cool and grind to fine powder and set aside.
• Wash brinjals and slit into two halves leaving the stems.
• Now Heat oil in a pan, add little more oil,mustard seeds,cumin,methi seeds, once its starts spluttering add brinjal ,turmeric powder and salt and let it cook in low flame for 5mins.
• Then add grinded powder and little water and mix well and cook untill the brinjal is done well or untill oil comes up and thick. 

GOES WELL WITH:
      Biryani,Curd rice and Plain rice

Breakfast Omellete

Omellete with vegetables is a simple version to make but the aroma of the end product is exceptionally good.Try it.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Egg-2
2.Onion-1(Sliced)
3.Green pepper or Red pepper-1(Sliced)
4.Mushroom-1Cup
5.Pepper powder-1tbs
6.Salt as needed
7.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add sliced onion and pepper and saute it for few mins.
• Then add sliced mushrooms,salt and pepper powder and fry it for 2mins and keep it aside. 
• In a bowl crack the eggs and beat well untill fluffy and add enough salt and pepper powder mix together and set aside. 
• Now Heat a flat skillet (tava), smear it with oil, spread the egg mixture evenly on the surface of the pan,pour a teaspoon of oil over it and flip it over.
• Cook it on the medium flame until done and add the sauted vegetables on top and remove from heat and serve immediately.

GOES WELL WITH:
     Orange Juice and Bread

Curd rice ~ Ramya

Curd/Yogurt rice is truly a very comfort and healthy food.It tastes great with any kind of pickle.This recipe is adopted from my friend and here it is for u all....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Boiled Rice-2cup
2.Curd(Yogurt)-5cup
3.Cold Milk-1cup
4.Green Chilies-4(Finely chopped)
5.Ginger-1inch(Grated)
6.Coriander Leaves-1cup(Finely chopped)
7.Seasoning-Mustard Seeds,Curryleaves
8.Water-1cup(Boiled) (Optional)
9.Salt as needed
10.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• In a big bowl take the rice and mash it using masher and then add curd and milk mix it well altogether well. 
• Now heat oil in a pan,add mustard seeds,green chilli and curry leaves saute them for a minute.
• Then pour this mixture into the rice and add grated ginger and enough salt mix it well.  
• Finally add boiled warm water if required to keep the rice semiwater consistency.
• Finally garnish with corriander leaves and serve. 

 GOES WELL WITH:

    Any kind of Pickle

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

Raw Plantain/Vazhakai Roast

Vazhakai roast is a quick recipe and makes a very good yummy side dish for rice and this is one of my all time favorite.Here is how i make it....  

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Vazhakai-3(Peel and dice into medium pieces)
2.Pepper powder or Chilli powder-2tbs
3.Salt as needed
4.Oil little more

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat little more oil in a wide shallow pan,toss vazhakai pieces and salt let it cook in a medium flame untill browned,crispy and cooked through.
• Finally add pepper powder and mix well and turn the heat off. 

 

GOES WELL WITH:
        Sambar Rice

Aval Mixture (VeggiePlatter)

Tried recipe and its a very good tea time snack......

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Poha/Aval Thick-2cups
2.Peanuts-1/2cup
3.Cashewnuts-1/2cup
4.Roasted chickpeas-4tbs
5.Red chilli-5(Slit)
6.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
7.Seasoning-Mustard seeds,Curry leaves
8.Salt as needeed
9.Oil for deep fry

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat more oil in a pan for deep fry, add peanuts and fry till they turn golden brown and remove them and keep it aside and do the same for cashewnuts.
• Then add poha in small batches in the same hot oil within couple of seconds it floats on the surface ,now remove it and drain it in the paper towel.
• Now heat 2tbs of oil in a flat pan,add mustard seeds,red chilli,curry leaves and turmeric powder once it starts to pop switch off the heat.
• In that pan add fried poha,peanuts,cashewnuts,roasted chickpeas and enough salt and mix it well. 

 

GOES WELL WITH:
      Tea and Coffee

Vegetable Kurma ~ MaavooriVanta

Yet another tried recipe from Maavoori Vanta and it came out good and my kids loved it.Here is the recipe....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Vegetable-2cup(Cubed and Boiled)
(Preferably Beans,Carrot,Cauliflower,Potato and Peas)
2.Onion-1(Chopped)
3.Tomato-1(Chopped)
4.Green chilli-4(Sliced)
5.Onion paste-2tbs
6.Coconut paste-4$tbs
7.Chilli powder-2tbs
8.Garam masla powder-1tbs
9.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
10.Seasoning-Mustard,Curry leaves
11.Salt as needed
12.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,splutter mustard seeds,add onion,green chilli,curry leaves one by one and fry.
• Now add tomatos,onion paste,coconut paste,salt ,chilli powder,turmeric powder,garam masala powder and let it cook untill oil comes up.
• Then add boiled vegetables and let it cook untill done .
• Finally add corriander leaves for the better aroma and taste. 
• 

GOES WELL WITH:

    Dosa and Idly

KalaChanna Masala ~ Viji

The recipe for kala channa masala ,i learnt it from my friend and it came out very well.I am sharing the recipe with u all......

INGREDIENTS:
1.Black channa-1cup
2.Onion-1(Chopped)
3.Tomato-1(Chopped)
4.Seasoniong-Mustard,Curry leaves
5.Turmeric powder-1/4tbs
6.Salt as needed
7.Oil

GRIND:
Coconut-4tbs
Green chilli or Red chilli-4-5nos
Garlic-5cloves
Cumin seeds-1tbs
Grind to a smooth paste with little water.

 

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Soak brown channa overnight and the next day cook it with enough water and drain the water completely and keep aside.
• Heat oil in a pan, add mustard and curry leaves,when it splutters add the onion and saute till transparent.
• Now add the tomato and cook till soft by adding enough salt.
• Then add ground masala and mix it well and cook for couple of mins.
• Now add cooked channa and enough water to get the desired consistency and let it cook untill oil comes up. 

 

GOES WELL WITH:
       Chappathi and Parotta

Vankaya TomatoPappu (Veggieplatter)

I tried this pappu it came out pretty good......

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Toor dhal-1/2cup
2.Egg plant-3-4(Sliced)
3.Tomato-2(Chopped)
4.Green chilli-2(Finely Chopped)
5.Tamarind pulp- 6tbs
6.Seasoning-Mustard,Cumin,Curry leaves,Asafoetida
7.Turmeric powder-!/4tbs
8.Corriander leaves-To garnish
9.Salt as needed
10.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• First pressure cook the dhal with enough water and turmeric powder untill mushy.
• Heat oil in a pan,add mustard,cumin,curry leaves and green chiilies and saute it for few seconds .
• Then add sliced brinjal and let it cook for 2-3mins and tomatos as well.Mix them well and continue to cook till the eggplant soften.
• Now add the mashed dhal along with salt,tamarind paste and asafoetida let it cook for 5mins in low flame.
• Finally add corriander leaves and turn off the stove. 

 GOES WELL WITH:

       Plain rice

RATING:
***

Tindora/Dondakai Fry

Tindora fry is an easy to make side dish which goes along very well with sambar and rasam rice. This recipe is very simple and there are various variations to cook this vegetable but this is how i like it.Lets go to the recipe.....

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Tindora-1/2lb(Slice them into thin rounds)
2.Pepper powder -1tbs
3.Salt as needed
4.Oil-5tbs

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Heat oil in a pan,add dondakai pieces and saute them in a medium flame untill it turns light brown.
• At this stage add salt and pepper powder and combine well and let it cook for 5mins and turn off the heat.  

GOES WELL WITH:
     Plain rice and sambar rice