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Apr 7, 2013

Dosayum Chammanthiym (Recipe idea - Hotel Lakshmi, Ponnamveli, Cherthala)

Dosayum Chammanthiyum (Recipe idea – Hotel Lakshmi, Ponnamveli, Cherthala) - A simple and tasty coconut chutney, goes well with Dosa / Idli / Vada / Pakoda …

Here's the recipe of Dosa and other photos !!

Serves: 3

Ingredients

75 g (5 tablespoons) grated coconut

4 shallots (chuvannulli /piyyavu / small onion), chopped

1 teaspoon coriander powder

½ teaspoon red chilli powder

1/2 teaspoon thick tamarind paste

½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)

2 tablespoon water

Extra 50 ml (1/4 cup) water

Method

Transfer all the ingredients (except extra 50 ml water) in a small mixer bowl and make a smooth paste. Adjust the consistency of the chutney with extra 50 ml water.

For the Seasoning:

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cooking oil

1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon cumin ( jeera ) seeds

3 curry leaves

1 red chilli, halved

Method

Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds. When they pop, add cumin seeds, halved red chilli and curry leaves. Saute on a low heat for 1 -2 minutes until fragrant and crisp. Pour this seasoning over chutney. Serve with dosa / idli / medu vada / dal vada....

Jul 21, 2012

Thattukada Style Madak Omelette

Thattukada Style Madak Omelette

Madak omelette is popular in Thatthukada centres (fast food centres) in Kerala.

Serves: 1

Ingredients

For omelette:

2 eggs

2 teaspoon milk

1/2 teaspoon corn flour or all purpose flour

¼ teaspoon red chilli powder

A pinch of turmeric powder

Salt to taste ( 1/4 teaspoon )

2 teaspoon cooking oil

For filling:

1 tablespoon finely chopped tomato

1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

¼ teaspoon pepper powder (or to taste)

1 teaspoon finely chopped coriander leaves or curry leaves

Mix all the ingredients and keep it ready.

Method

Whisk egg, milk, corn flour / all purpose flour, red chilli powder, a pinch of turmeric powder and salt together in a medium bowl until soft peaks form ( quantity will be double ).

Lightly coat an omelet pan or dosa pan (11 - inches in diameter ) or big skillet with cooking oil and heat over medium heat 1 minute. Pour omelette mixture into pan, spread it evenly and cook until mixture begin to set on bottom . Turn to low heat. When it leaves from the sides of the pan and almost cooked, sprinkle tomato – onion – pepper powder – curry leaves mixture. Cook for 2 minutes on a low heat.

Fold omelette in half to enclose mixture, folding edges over to seal. Gently press with a flat spatula and cook for 1 minute. Carefully turn other side and cook for 2 minutes on a low heat. Remove from the heat and serve hot with tea / coffee …

Jul 4, 2012

Kothu Chapathi

Kothu Chapathi

A very popular dish in Tamil Nadu ( also a popular in Fast food centres) !!

Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil

1 onion, finely sliced (or 4 spring onions)

2 green chillies, finely chopped

6 curry leaves

1 carrot, grated

4 French beans, finely chopped

3 tablespoon (1/4 cup), finely shredded cabbage (remove thick nerve and use only tender cabbage leaves)

2 teaspoon soy sauce

3 chapatis, cut into small pieces or cut with scissors (1- inch slices)

2 eggs, beat well and stir fried in 1 teaspoon oil and keep aside (egg burji or shredded boiled chicken piece / boiled prawns)

½ teaspoon pepper powder

Salt to taste (or ¼ teaspoon, need less salt, already added soy sauce)

Method

Suggestion for vegetarians – avoid egg , prawns and chicken. Add more vegetables like capsicum / bell pepper / paneer cubes or boiled green pieces (or add only carrot, French beans and cabbage).

Heat oil in a wide frying pan / wok. Reduce the heat to medium and fry onion / spring onion until golden color and crisp.

Add chopped green chilli and curry leaves. Fry for 1 minute.

Add grated carrot, cabbage and French beans (or any other vegetables) and fry for 8 minutes or until done and soft.

Add soy sauce and mix well until well combined with all the vegetables.

Add chapatti pieces and stir well for 3 – 5 minutes.

Add stir fried eggs, boiled chicken pieces (optional) and mix well.

Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Stir all the ingredients continuously for 5 minutes on a medium heat until well combined. Serve hot. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves when serving.

Apr 4, 2010

North Indian Thali Meal Combo at Tandoor Express, Chennai

Combo - 1

Non Vegetarian Thali Meal ( Rs 89 )

2 phulkas
Veg Pulao
Chicken Curry
Raita
Dal

Combo -2 ( Rs 149 )

2 Naan
Mutton Biryani
2 mutton kebabs
Spicy mutton masala
Spicy alu curry
Salad
Raita
Green chutney

Tandoor Express Restaurant

No. 769, Akshya Food Court,
Shop No. S-2, 2nd Floor,
Spencer Plaza, Anna Salai,
Chennai

Apr 2, 2010

North Indian Sweets & Snacks from Gangotree, Anna Nagar - Chennai

Enjoy these photos .....

Plain Dhokla

Bhel Puri

Bhaji ( without Pav )

Rabri Malai

Kesaria Chennar payesh

Find here more Sweets & Snacks

Gangotree Sweets & Snacks
AB - 142, Shanti Colony
Anna Nagar
Chennai

Tel # 42039475

Nov 24, 2009

Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

Recipe Credit - Fast Food Catering Crew, Chennai

This recipe is without food color and Ajinomoto ( MSG)

Ingredients

4 chicken pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
4 teaspoon chicken stock
1/4 cup maida ( all purpose flour )
1/4 teaspoon pepper powder
100 ml oil for frying

Method

Wash and clean chicken pieces. Drain out water completely and wipe each pieces with kitchen towel.

Mix chicken pieces with above ingredients ( except oil ) for 1 hour. Do not add extra water.

Heat oil in a kadai / frying pan. Reduce heat to medium. Fry marinated chicken pieces on medium heat for 15 - 20 minutes or till golden brown. Serve hot with tomato sauce.

Jul 9, 2009

Yummy burger from McDonald's Anna Nagar

Chicken Maha Mac (Rs 65 )

Filet O' Fish burger ( Rs65 )

Chicken McGrill ( Rs 26 )

McDonald's Family Restaurant
2 nd Avenue
Anna Nagar
Chennai

Tel # 32467634

Landmark - Near Shaw Electricals & Jayabharatham Furniture

Restaurant opens at 11 am

Email: myfeedback@mcdonaldsindia.com

Jun 19, 2009

Chick Punch... in Anna Nagar, Chennai

As a food lover I am always Interested to see new food-shops and outlets coming up in Annanagar. The newest additions ( atleast I noticed it only recently – forgive If I am wrong) being Chick-Punch and the (Yet to be opened) McDonald's ( near Shaw Electricals, & Jayabharatham Furniture - Roundtana, Anna Nagar).

McDonald's - Anna Nagar opens on 4 th July 2009

I found Chick-Punch outlet neat and clean. Space is enough and good selection of interior, well lit. The staff is courteous ( but pushy). They have taken a leaf out of Mainland China by sourcing their front office promoters from North-East. A change ( without qualification) for Chennaites.

The food and the menu is the same as one gets at KFC or Marrybrown – but pricey. More over the products are bundled to extract at least Rs.100 per head.

All in all – it is again the same old story of “ wine in new bottle”. Visit for a slightly different experience. Also featured is the menu card and photo.