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  Fish Fry Description : Fish fry is prepared by marinating fish with  some Indian spices later deep fry or shallow fry in a pan or and serve hot.   This is the simplest version of South Indian fish fry with basic ingredients available in our kitchen. We can adjust the spice level according to our taste. Curry leaves wen fry along with fish gives nice aroma to the dish.   We can see this dish in menu in almost all South Indian restaurants. Ingredients: Katla/Asian Carp fish pieces- 500  gms (5 big pieces) Oil - 4 tbsp  For Marination: Salt- 1 tbsy Turmeric powde r-1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder- 1 tbsp Coriander powder- 1 tsp Garam masala powder- 1 tsp  lemon juice- 2 tsp Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp Curry leaves - 2 tbsp (chopped) Oil- 2 tsp   Preparation : 1. Clean and wash the fish pieces.  2. Add all the items for the marinade specified above. Mix it well and set aside for 1 hr.   3. Take a frying pan and heat the oil.  4. Now pl...

Onion Chutney Description : Onion chutney is prepared by saute onion, red chilli,  tamarind, salt and blend into a fine paste. Finally give a temper before serving.   Onion chutney is one of the famous side dish served in South Indian restaurants for breakfast. Using few ingredients we can make a delicious dish. Since we are adding Kashmiri red chilli it gives the nice colour to the chutney. Ingredients : Onion - 2 (chopped) Kashmiri red chilli-4 Tamarind- 1 tsp Oil - 1 tsp Salt  Water  For temper: Sesame oil- 2 tsp Mustard seeds- 1/4 tsp Urad dal - 1/2 tsp Hing Curry leaves Preparation :  To a pan heat oil - add onion and red chillies. You can add small onion too check variations for measure.    Saute in low flame.    Saute until golden.    Switch off. set aside to cool down completely.    Transfer to a mixer jar. Add tamarind, required salt and little water.    Grind it slightly coarse as shown.    Do...

  Honey Chilli Fish Description: Honey chilli fish is prepared by marinating fish with some spices and deep fry it. Later toss  it in a honey chilli sauce and serve. This restaurant style honey chilli fish is our all time favourite in our home. It’s a great appetiser for a part or pot luck. Those who loves to explore sea foods can give it a try. Since it’s boneless kids love to have it more. Ingredients: Fish fillets (boneless) - 2  All purpose flour - 2 tbsp Cornflour - 1 tbsp Salt  - 1 tsp Spring onion -1 green part(chopped)  Garlic - 1 tsp (finely chopped)  Ginger - 1 tsp (finely chopped)  Green chilli- 2 (chopped ) chilli sauce - 1 tsp Honey - 1 tbsp Soy sauce - 1 tsp Lemon juice - 1 tbsp Oil - 3 tbsp Preparation : 1. Cut the fish fillets into small pieces. Transfer this into a bowl for marination. Add salt, lemon juice, red chilli paste. Mix well.  2. To this add soy sauce, maida, cornflour and little water. Mix well and keep aside. 3. Heat o...

  Oats Pancake Oats Benefits: Oats are highly nutritious and provide several health benefits, including  supporting heart health, aiding in weight management, and improving digestive health .  They are rich in soluble fiber  (beta-glucan) , protein, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which help lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar levels, and promote a feeling of fullness.   Nutritional benefits Rich in nutrients:   Oats are packed with fiber, protein, vitamins (like B vitamins), and minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, iron, and manganese.   High in antioxidants:   They contain a unique group of antioxidants called avenanthramides, which may help lower blood pressure.   Health benefits Heart health:   The beta-glucan fiber in oats can help lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol, which reduces the risk of heart disease.   Blood sugar control:   Oats can improve insulin sensitivity and help balance blood sugar levels, which is pa...

  Baingan Bharta Description: Baingan Bharta is prepared by fire roasted eggplant mash cooked with some Indian spices.The smoky aroma and flavor is what makes this dish.  Those who don’t like eggplant flavour likes this because the smoky flavour tempts everyone to try. It’s a popular dish from punjabi cuisine.It goes well with chapathi, dosa and personally i like to have it for ghee rice.  Ingredients: Eggplant - 1 ( 350 gms) Garlic - 5 cloves  Green chilli - 1 Oil - 2 tbsp  Onion- 1 (finely chopped) Tomato- 2 (chopped) Red chilli powder- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder- 1 tsp Coriander leaves  Salt  Preparation: 1. Rinse the eggplant and dry. Brush with little oil and make slits using knife. 2. Insert garlic clove in each slits, keep it directly on flame and roast it. It takes 10 mins to roast. 3. Once roasted check if its done, insert a knife inside the eggplant, it should go easily. 4. Once cooled, remove the skin and chop the roasted garlic. 5. Transfer t...

  Vendakkai Puli Kulambu Description : Vendakkai puli kulambu is a popular South Indian kulambu which is very easy to make. It goes well as an accompaniment with rice. It can be made with or without coconut. This simple kulambu is often prepared in my home. In hotels, kulambu is mostly prepared in this manner.   Ingredients : Ladies finger/Vendakkai - 8-10 Pearl  Onion -10      G arlic – 10 cloves     Sambar Podi – 2 tbsp  Tomato - 1 Salt needed  Tamarind – small lemon sized ball  Coconut – 3 tbsp For the seasoning:     Sesame seed oil – 3 tbsp    Mustard seeds – 1 tsp    Fenugreek seeds – 1/4 tsp    Hing – a pinch    Red Chillies – 1-2    Curry leaves – a sprig Preparations: Wash and wipe ladies finger dry with a kitchen towel. Cut the tip and tail and discard it. Then cut it into 1 1/2 inch pieces. Peel pearl onions and garlic. If it is big, cut it into half. ...

  Homemade Szechuan Sauce Description : Szechuan sauce is prepared by grinding soaked red chillies and tomato later cook it in oil along with ginger, garlic , salt and sugar.  Since it’s homemade we didn’t add any preservatives so we can have guilt free. For making parties or potluck, instead of using ready made ones we can make at home in large quantity. We can adjust the spiciness to our taste while making for kids. We can make fried rice, noodles, momos out of this sauce. Ingredients : Dry red chilli- 15  Tomato - 1 (large) Ginger - 1 tbsp (finely chopped) Garlic- 1 tbsp (finely chopped) Oil - 6 tbsp  Vinegar- 1 tbsp  Salt - 1/2 tsp Sugar- 1/2 tsp  Preparation : 1. Soak dry red chillies and slit tomato in hot water for 30 mins. 2. Peel tomato skin and blend with red chillies to a fine paste. 3. Heat oil in a pan saute ginger and garlic to golden color. 4. Add blended paste and cook till oil separates. 5. Add salt, sugar and cook till it turns thick and o...