THAKKALI KUZHAMBU | EASY TOMATO CURRY

Thakkali Kulambu ( Kuzhambu ) is a simple and a quick curry that goes well with steamed Rice , Rotis or Idli dosa Recipes . This recipe calls for few ingredients . Thakkali Kulambu can be made in a jiffy . So off to todays Post Easy Tomato Curry Recipe .

THAKKALI KUZHAMBU | EASY TOMATO CURRY

Tomato Curry - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian  | Serves : 4 

• Tomato ( Thakkali ) - 2 numbers
• Onion - 1 number , Chopped
• Oil - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Urad dhal - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sambar  Powder or Curry Powder - 2 teaspoon  ( Click here for the recipe )
• Turmeric Powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - To taste

To Grind

• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coconut - 1/2 cup , chopped
• Water - As needed

THAKKALI KUZHAMBU | EASY TOMATO CURRY

Method :

• Take a heavy bottom pan and  fill with water , add the tomatoes . Bring them to a boil.

•  Allow the tomato to cool down a bit . chop them roughly . Take the chopped pieces in a blender and puree them .

• Take the chopped coconut slices , cumin seeds and some water in a blender .

• Puree them and set aside .

• Heat a heavy bottom vessel or a kadai . Add oil . Now add the mustard seeds and urad dhal and allow them to spultter . Now add the chopped Onion . Fry till they become translucent .

• Add the curry Powder or Curry Powder ,  salt , Turmeric powder and mix .

 

• Now add the pureed tomato and bring them to a boil  . Cook till the raw smell goes away .

• Now add the ground coconut paste and bring them to a  boil .

• Cook till the oil separates out from the curry .

• Delicious Thakkali Kulambu is ready to serve .

• Enjoy this delicious Tomato curry with Some Steamed Rice , Idly , Dosa , Parathas .

Note :

• Red Chilli Powder and Coriander powder in a ratio 1:1 that is one tea spoon of red chilli powder and one tea spoon of coriander powder  could be substituted for Curry Powder  .

Click the Link below to Find Similar Recipes in the blog : 

• Vendakkai Puli Kulambu 
• Kara Kuzhambu 
• Eggplant Curry ( Puli Kulambu Recipe )
• Capsicum Curry ( Capsicum Puli Kulambu )
• Brinjal Capsicum Puli Curry 
• Chilli Peppers Curry

Click here to find all the list of Curries in the blog .

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PEPPER CHICKEN GRAVY | MILAGU KOZHI KULAMBU | HOW TO MAKE PEPPER CHICKEN GRAVY

Welcome 2015 . Happy New year dear Readers of this blog . Coming to today's recipe Pepper chicken gravy also called Milagu Kozhi Kulambu is a great recipe for treating common cold . This recipe calls for very few ingredients and can be made in a jiffy . This recipe pairs well with steamed rice and rotis . So now off to today' s post Pepper chicken gravy or Mlagu Kozhi Kulmbu .

PEPPER CHICKEN GRAVY | MILAGU KOZHI KULAMBU | HOW TO MAKE PEPPER CHICKEN GRAVY

Pepper chicken gravy - Ingredients

Preparation Time :10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 20 minutes
Recipe Category: Curry  | Recipe Cuisine:  Indian 

• Chicken - 250 grams , cleaned and cut
• Onion - 2 numbers , chopped
• Cumin Powder - 1 tablespoon
• Pepper Powder - 1 table spoon
• Red chills - 5 numbers , broken 
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste 
• Water - As needed

 

PEPPER CHICKEN GRAVY | MILAGU KOZHI KULAMBU | HOW TO MAKE PEPPER CHICKEN GRAVY

Method :

• Clean and marinate the chicken with turmeric powder . Set aside for at least 30 minutes . This removes the smell from the chicken . ( This step is purely optional )

•  Heat oil in a Pressure cooker and add the chopped Onions and Broken chilli and cook till the onion become translucent .

• Add the cleaned Chicken, cumin and pepper powder , Turmeric powder , salt .

• Mix them well . Add some water around 1 1/2 cup of water and bring the contents to a boil . 

• Cover with the lid and Pressure cook the contents to 2 hisses .

 

• once the pressure in the cooker relieves . Remove the lid  . The chicken is cooked and Oil separates on the top.

• Pepper Chicken Gravy or Milagu Kozhi is ready .

• Enjoy the  Pepper Chicken   with Naan  , flat breads and steamed rice .

Notes :

• If you find the gravy to be too watery , bring the contents to a boil and let the water reduce its volume .
• The Pepper powder can be adjusted to suit the spice level .

Check out the other Chicken Recipes in my blog below . Please Click the title of the post to view the recipe . Please Click here to View all the Chicken Recipes in my blog .

• Butter Chicken Recipe 
• Ginger Chicken Recipe 
• Chicken Potato Curry
• Ground Chicken Chilli
• Chicken Kabab 
• Green Chilli chicken 
• Chicken 65 
• Country Style Chicken Curry  ( Naatu Kozhi Kulambu )
• Mugalai Chicken Curry 
• Authentic Chicken Curry ( Arachi Vitta Chicken Kulambu )
• Tomato Pepper chicken Curry 
• Kadai chicken 
• Chicken Masala
• Chicken Liver Fry
• Chicken Gravy  ( Kozhi Salna )
• Chicken Korma
• Chicken Sukka Recipe
• Chicken curry in a Hurry 

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SORAKKAI KOOTU | BOTTLE GOURD CURRY

This is a simple and a quick curry made with Sorakkai AKA Bottle gourd with some authentic Indian ground masala and spices . Any squash could be used if you cant find a Bottle Gourd . This Sorakkai Kootu pairs well with Steamed Rice and roti recipes . So now off to Today's post Sorakkai Kootu or Bottle gourd Curry Recipe .

SORAKKAI KOOTU | BOTTLE GOURD CURRY 

Sorakai Kootu - Ingredients

Preparation Time : 10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Cuisine: South Indian  | Serves : 4 

 

• Channa dal - 1 cup
• Sorakkai or Bottle gourd  - 1 number , Skin Out and Diced
• Tomato -1 number ,  chopped
• Onion -1 number ,  chopped
• Hing -1 pinch
• Curry Powder -1tablespoon ( Click here for the recipe )
• Turmeric powder - 1 pinch
• Water - As needed
• Green Chilli - 1 number , Slit
• Salt-to taste

To Temper :

• Oil - 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Urad dal - 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves - Few , Chopped ( Optional ) 

To Grind :

• Coconut - 1/2 cup , grated
• cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
• water - As needed

 

SORAKKAI KOOTU | BOTTLE GOURD CURRY 

 

Method :

• Skin out the bottle gourd aka sorakkai and dice them in to cubes .

• Take the grated coconut and cumin seeds in a blender . Grind them in to a paste  by adding water and set aside .

• In a pressure cooker add the channa dal, tomato,onions,squash,turmeric powder , Curry powder ,and hing .

 

• Add some water and mix .

 

•  Cover with the lid and pressure cook the contents  for 2 hisses .

• Now add the Ground Coconut and Cumin paste and bring the contents to a boil . 

• In a pan add oil,  add the mustard seeds and allow it to pop ,add urad dal , and coriander leaves and allow it to sizzle .

 

• Transfer the tempered contents to the pressure cooked contents , add salt and mix-well .

 

• Done !

• Yummy Sorakkai Kootu Or Bottle gourd curry is ready to be served . This Bottle gourd Curry or Sorakkai kootu could be served with Steamed Rice , Idly , Dosa , Parathas .

Note :

• Red Chilli Powder and Coriander powder in a ratio 1:1 that is one tea spoon of red chilli powder and one tea spoon of coriander powder  could be substituted for Curry Powder  .

Check out the Channa Dal Recipes Posted in the blog below .

• Channa Dal Chutney
• Masal Vadai ( Lentil Fritters )
• Channa dal Banana Curry
• Channa dal squash curry
• Dal Tadka ( Using Channa Dal )

Check out the squash recipe in the blog below:

• Yogurt Curry using squash 
• Channa dal squash curry

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METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Methi Mutter Malai is a simple subzi made with Peas ( Matar ) and methi cooked in a creamy rich sauce . This recipe pairs well with Naan and roti recipes . So now off to today's post Methi Mutter Malai recipe with step wise photos .

METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Methi Mutter Malai - Ingredients 

Preparation Time : 10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Cuisine: North Indian  | Serves : 4

• Peas - 1 cup , ( Use Fresh or Frozen )
• Methi Or Fenugreek leaves - 1/2 bunch leaves, ( Leaves removed from stem and chopped )
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 teaspoon
• Garam Masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Butter - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh cream - 1/4 cup ,  ( Click here for the recipe )
• Cumin seeds - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste

To Roast and Grind :

• Green Chilli - 2 numbers , slit
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tablespoon   ( Click here for the recipe )
• Onion - 1 number , Diced
• Tomato - 1 number , slit 
• Cashew - 5 -6 pieces 
• oil - 1 teaspoon

 

METHI MUTTER MALAI | PEAS FENUGREEK LEAVES CURRY

Method :

• Heat a wok or a heavy bottom pan . Add oil . Add in the onions and cook till they become soft . Add the ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes away . Add the tomatoes, green chilli and cook till the tomatoes become mushy . Allow them to cool down .

• Transfer the contents to a blender . Add the cashew nuts .

• Blend them in to a puree . set aside .

• Melt Butter in a wok . Add the cumin seeds and allow them to crackle .

• Add the peas and stir fry them for few seconds .

• Add the methi leaves and mix .

• Add the turmeric powder , Garam Masala Powder , salt and mix them well .

• Transfer the ground contents from Blender to the contents and mix them well .

• Bring the contents to a boil . 

• Finally add some fresh cream to the gravy .

• Once the fresh cream is added switch off the flame .Methi Mutter Malai is done !

• Enjoy the Methi Mutter Malai Gravy with some naan  and other Roti and parathas , Rice .

Check out some of the similar Recipes in the blog below 

• Kadai Chicken Recipe 
• Kadai Paneer Recipe 
• Butter Chicken 
• Butter Paneer

 Check out the other side dishes for roti by clicking here .

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CHILLI PANEER RECIPE | CHILLI PANEER - GRAVY METHOD | PANEER RECIPES

Paneer is the most loved ingredient of my kids. If i ask them your most favorite food they say any dishes made with paneer Eyes shut . I have a few collection of Paneer in my blog as well . Today's post is a fusion of Indian and Chinese cuisine  made with paneer . So now off to today's post Chilli Paneer Recipe - Gravy Type .

CHILLI PANEER RECIPE | CHILLI PANEER - GRAVY METHOD | PANEER RECIPES

Chilli Paneer - Ingredients

Preparation Time :10 minutes  | Cooking Time : 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Gravy  | Recipe Cuisine:  Indo-chinese

• Capsicum | Bell Pepper - 1 number , Diced
• Onion - 1 number , Diced
• Crushed Garlic  - 1 tablespoon
• Whole red chilli -  3Numbers , slit
• Oil - 1 tablespoon
• Crushed Pepper powder - 2 Teaspoon
• Soy Sauce - 2 tea spoon
• Cornflour - 1 tea spoon 
• Salt - To taste
• Lemon juice - 1/4 teaspoon
• Green Chilli - 3 number slit 
• Cornflour - 1 tea spoon
• Water - As needed

To Marinate:

• Paneer - 200 grams , cubed (  Click here for the recipe )
• Salt - to taste
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 teaspoon ( Click here for the recipe)
• Corn flour - 1 teaspoon

For frying :

• Oil - 2 teaspoon 

CHILLI PANEER RECIPE | CHILLI PANEER - GRAVY METHOD | PANEER RECIPES

Method :

•  Click here to make paneer  at home . 

• Take the corn flour in a small bowl , add some water to make a paste . Set aside .

• Take the paneer cubes in a mixing bowl . Add the Ginger garlic paste , Cornflour , salt and mix the contents well . Sprinkle water if needed for the marination . Set aside for at least 30 minutes .

• Heat oil in a non stick tava for frying the Paneer cubes . Fry them till they turn slight golden color . Remove and set aside .

• Heat the remaining oil in a wok . Add the slit whole red chills and crushed garlic and fry till raw smell goes away .

• Add in the diced onions and the green chills and cook them for few seconds .

• Now add the diced Bell peppers and fry them for few seconds .

• Add the crushed Pepper corns and salt . Mix them well .

• Add the soya sauce and lemon juice and mix well .

• Add some water and bring the contents to a boil .

• Add the fried paneer cubes and the corn flour mixture to it . Mix well .

• Chilli Paneer Gravy is ready to be served . 

• Enjoy the Chilli Paneer Gravy with some naan  and other Roti and parathas , Rice and Fried rice Recipes .

Check out some of the paneer recipes in my blog below :

• Mutter Paneer
• Paneer Butter Masala ( Using Pasta Sauce )
• Paneer Paratha
• Kadai Paneer
• Paneer Fried Rice
• Paneer Korma

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