Ziana Cooks

Vendaika Puli Kulambu ??  Puli kulambu with hot rice and appalam is a satisfying meal. Every south Indian household will have their own version of Puli kulambu.  Do try this lunch time curry and enjoy !!  From the store ??  Vendaika or okra 100 g  Oil 3 tblspn Cumin seeds 1/2 tspn Fenugreek seeds 1/2 tspn Onion one small chopped Tomato 1 small chopped Curry leaves 2 sprigs Curry masala powder 2 tblspn Tamarind juice 1/2 cup Salt to taste  Water 200 ml  In the kitchen ??   Heat oil in a pan. Add vendaika or okra and fry for 4 to 5 mins. Once it changes colour, transfer to a plate. In the same oil , add Fenugreek and cumin seeds . Saute for a minute Add curry leaves and onion . Fry them for 2 minutes  Add   vendaika ( okra ) and saute for a minute. Cook it for 2 minutes  Add tomato and cook for another 2 minutes  Add curry masala , water and salt . Let it boil  Add tamarind juice and let it boil for 2 to 3 minutes  Add coconut paste . Let it come to a boil  Serve hot !!  Do

Chana dal curry ?? The major ingredient here is chana dal. This curry goes with hot steamed rice, chapathi, roti.. Easy peasy lunch and dinner recipe on the go..  Do try and enjoy !!  From the store ?? Chana dal 1/4 cup Ghee 2 tblspn Coconut oil 2tblspn Cardamom 1 Cinnamon 1  Onion 1 small chopped Tomato 1 small chopped Ginger garlic paste 2 tblspn Curd 2 tblspn Curry leaves 2 sprigs Green chillies 2 Red chilli powder 1 tblspn Curry masala powder 2 tblspn Coconut paste 2 tblspn Water 400 ml Salt to taste In the kitchen ?? Clean chana dal two to three times and soak in water for half hour Heat oil in a cooker. Add cardamom and cinnamon Add onion and let it turn transparent Add ginger garlic paste, curd, green chillies and curry leaves. Saute for a minute till raw smell disappears Add tomato and mix well Add red chilli powder Add chana dal and curry masala Add water and cook in for 7 whistles After 7 whistles, open the lid and add salt Add coconut paste and let it boil for 2 minutes Serv