by Mamma Jay | Mar 24, 2024 | Indian
Chicken Curry Every family has their own version of a chicken curry. Ours is no exception either. The only difference is that the usage of homemade curry powder which gives that extra: to the flavour and taste. 1 whole small sized chicken (de-skinned and cut into...
by Mamma Jay | Mar 24, 2024 | Indian
Spinach and Dhal Curry (Keerai Curry) This is a traditional Indian dish which can be served as a vegetarian dish with papadoms or accompanied with fish sambal, fried fish / fried dried fish or spicy prawns. INGREDIENTS A:1 cup Toor dhal (split pigeon peas)½ cup Channa...
by Mamma Jay | Mar 24, 2024 | Indian
Rasam Rasam is a traditional South Indian spicy and tangy soup. This must- have dish in all Indian homes, claims to have many health benefits, especially when recovering from an illness or even if feeling under the weather. I remember as a kid, having rasam when...
by Mamma Jay | Mar 24, 2024 | Indian
Stir Fry Dry Indian Vegetables (Ennai Kai) Yenai Kai is a simple side dish using leftover vegetables which goes well with any curry especially rasam, sothi and sambar. Vegetables:1 medium sized Bombay onion, (sliced thinly)½ pod of garlic, (crush or slice thinly)4...
by Mamma Jay | Mar 24, 2024 | Indian
Fish Curry Fish curry is best cooked in a earthen clay pot or “munchatti” as it enhances and retains the taste & flavours of the dish. In fact, it tastes much better after a day or two! My mother only cooked using clay pots and even the neighbours swear on her...
by Mamma Jay | Mar 24, 2024 | Indian
Sothi ''Sothi'' is a mild coconut curry which is cooked mainly by the South Indians and Tamils of Sri Lanka. Here is my mother’s non -vegetarian ''sothi'' recipe, which is a favourite amongst her children and grandchildren. 1...
