BananaLeaf Recipes: March 2015

29 Mar 2015

Onion Garlic Chutney - வெங்காயம் பூண்டு சட்னி Recipe:

This Onion Garlic Chutney recipe is a perfect balance of flavors. The sweetness of the onions is balanced by the sourness from the tamarind and spice from the red chilies. If.If you use a little bit more oil than mentioned in the recipe, this chutney will keep very well 2-3 days, and thus is ideal for travel.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Onion Garlic Chutney - வெங்காயம் பூண்டு சட்னி

Cooking time: 20 mins

Cuisine: South Indian

Ginger Chutney - இஞ்சி சட்னி Recipe:

Healthy and tasty ginger chutney...

Prep Time: 5 mins

Ginger Chutney - இஞ்சி சட்னி

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Cuisine: South Indian

Red Chilly Chutney - சிவப்பு மிளகாய் சட்னி Recipe :

Spicy red chilly chutney ....It goes well with idly , dosa and paniyaram.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Red Chilly Chutney - சிவப்பு மிளகாய் சட்னி

Cooking Time: 20 min

Cuisine: South Indian

Kerala Black Channa Curry - Kondakadalai Curry Recipe:

Kerala Kadala curry is a very popular and traditional dish of Kerala.Kadala curry goes well not only with appam and puttu but also with dosa, idiyappam, chapathi and poori.. It is so easy to prepare and tastes great.black chickpeas being a good source of proteins, this curry is nutritious and healthy.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Kerala Black Channa Curry - Kondakadalai Curry Recipe

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Cuisine : South Indian - Kerala

Kadamba Chutney - கதம்ப சட்னி - Mixed Chutney Recipe :

“Kadambam” means mixture. This Kadamba Chutney can be prepared with different combinations of many ingredients.Simple and tasty side dish(Indian dip)for Idly and dosa.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Kadamba Chutney - Mixed Chutney Recipe

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Cuisine: South Indian

Vendakkai Sambar - Lady's Finger / Okra Sambar Recipe :

A traditional South Indian meal is never incomplete without sambar.This is a very easy to make yet tasty sambar that has been one of my favorite recipe.Sambar powder and a pinch of asafoetida is enough to make it flavorful and delicious recipe.This versatile dish can be served with steamed rice or as a side dish for Idly, dosa or Pongal.Okras / lady’s finger taste great when added to sambar.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Vendakkai Sambar Recipe

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Cuisine: South Indian

Mixed Vegetable Kurma - Vegetable Kurma for Biryani Recipe:

Mixed Vegetable Korma is a very mild yet flavorful dish.Try this recipe for Vegetable biryani and kuska biryani.It also goes with chapathi, parota, etc.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Vegetable Kurma for Biryani

Cooking Time: 20 - 30 mins

Cuisine: South Indian

Keerai Poriyal - முருங்கைகீரை/ அகத்திகீரை Poriyal Recipe :

Spinach has more health wonders that are absent in fruits and vegetables.Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A ,manganese, fol-ate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. It is a very-good source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, protein.Dark leafy greens like spinach are important for skin and hair, bone health, and provide protein, iron, and minerals.