Mrs.Mano's Tamilnadu Delicacies

Hi Mrs Mano,.

I tried making murukku withthe rice flour but my murukku were not crispy ..
COuld you please let me know..how to fry the murukku.
1) Should the oil be too hot like for making puri,
2)ow long should I keep the murukku in the oil.
3)SHould I pour lots of oil in the pan so that the murukku immerses..
I am planning to make this for diwali this weekend.

Thanks in advance

Hello sri2005!

When frying the murukku, it must be fried deeply in lots of oil. The fire should not be very hot. It must be medium. Then only the murukku will be still white and also crisp.

Dear Mrs. Mano,
Can U Pls. post the 'Thattai' recipe.

Dear Mrs. Mano,
Thanks for the detailed clarification on Paruppu Urundai Kozhambu. I followed it and it turned out really good. My Family Members are at total surprise seeing me cook different delicious items everyday. Thank you very much for your valuable guidance.

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Originally Posted by Mrs.Mano

Dear KH!
Here is the recipe of vegetable briyani for you! This is a Moghal type of veg Briyani.

VEGETABLE BRIYANI:

Ingredients:
Briyani rice- 3 cups, enough ghee, milk- ¼ cup, cashew nuts- ½ cup, raisins- ½ cup[optional], cauliflower florets- 250gms, potatoes[cubed]- 250gms, carrot[cubed]- 100gms, frozen or fresh peas- 1 cup, finely chopped tomatoes- 1 ½ cups, cinnamon powder- 1 tsp, chilli powder- 1 tsp, turmeric powder- 1 tsp, coriander powder- 1 tbsp, grated ginger- 1 tsp, crushed garlic- 1 pod, Fresh curd- ¾ cup, green chilli [chopped]- 2 tbsp, cream- 1 cup, big onion-6 to 8[ sliced], salt to taste
Powder the following ingredients coarsely:
Cinnamon- 3 pieces, cloves- 5, cardamom- 5, peppercorns- ½ sp
Procedure:
Fry the onion slices in a little ghee to brown and keep them aside. In the same kadai, add more ghee and add half of garlic, half of the cinnamon powder, coriander powder, chilli powder and the turmeric powder. Stir for a minute and then add the vegetables with enough salt and water. Cook the vegetables on medium fire. Beat the curds and add the remaining garlic, cinnamon powder and the ginger. Mix well and add this to the vegetables. Mix well, cook for a few minutes and keep them aside. Heat a vessel and add enough ghee. Fry the roasted powder for a few seconds. Then add cashew nuts and raisins and fry for a few seconds. Add the rice with 6 cups of water. Cook until all the water is evaporated. In a large vessel, spread 1/3 portion of the rice. Sprinkle some cream, milk and onion slices. Spread half of the vegetables. Again spread the rice with the onion and other ingredients. Again spread the remain vegetables and spread the last portion of rice on top and sprinkle tomato pieces, and green chillies . Pour some ghee. Place in a slow oven and cook for 20 minutes.

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Dear Mrs Mano,

I tried the above recipe (omitted the garlic) and the taste of the biriyani was good. I have, however a few doubts:

1. If one doesnt have an oven, how do we do the last stage of cooking in a slow oven?

2. I noticed that there is actually no soaking, draining and frying of the basmati rice prior to cooking. Please confirm. (I did all 3 steps)

3. Instead of cream, can thick yoghurt be used?

4. Salt is used only when cooking vegetables. Do we add enough for the veggies as well as the rice? (I added separately while cooking the rice and then for the veggies)

Please clarify my doubts when you have the time.

Thanks!
Shoba

Hai Mrs Mano,

I accidently got into this site and I should say this is awesome work that you do.I really can't believe that someone would take so much effort to help others..Its really appreciable!!!.You r doing fabuolus work.I have a 9 month old baby boy and I am not a very good cook.My husband is from CBE an I am from kerala.I wanted to cook something for him in Tamilnadu style and now I am sure I will be able to do it with your and others help.I have a query and I am not sure that I can post it here.It's about my baby ...I am in USA and wanted to know what all foods can I prepare at home for my baby.Do reply back when you have time....thanks,bye