Mrs.Mano's Tamilnadu Delicacies - Part 2

Dear Mrs. Mano,

I implemented your tips for grinding urad dal for batter and got very good results. Thank you very much. Also made the Handi chicken which was much appreciated by everyone. Thanks for an easy and yummy recipe.

Could you please provide recipe for making Puran poli? My mum wants to try your way of making them if any. Thanks in advance.

Thattai

Dear Mrs. Mano,

Just came across the recipe for puran poli in the old responses. So there is no need to re-post.

Thanks,

Thattai

Dear Mrs. Mano,

How are you? Both my son and myself are crazy about crabs. The other day, I tried your CRAB KUZHAMBU came out so well. My son just loved it. I have never cooked crabs before.

Thank you very much for the delicious recipes.

Cheers,
Hulda

Dear Deva!

Thanks a lot for the nice feedback on ' kara chutney'.

Dear Thattai!!

I felt very happy to hear that you had good results with Idli after following my tips . Thank you very much for its feedback as well as ' Handi Chicken'.

Dear Hulda!

Thanks a lot for the nice feedback on ' cvrab kuzambu '.

YAM ROAST:

Procedure:

Yam- 500gm
Chilli powder- 1 tbsp
Gram flour- 1 tbsp
Gram dal [pottukkadalai] flour- 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder- half sp
Salt to taste
Enough oil to fry

Grind the following to a fine paste:

Small onions-8, fennel seeds- 1 tsp, shredded ginger- 1 tsp garlic flakes- 8

Procedure:

Clean the yam well and cut into big pieces. Pressure cook them without water for 3 whistles. Remove the outer cover and slice them into 1” to 11/2 “pieces with a quarter inch thickness. Coat them with the powders, salt and the ground paste. Let them marinade for 30 minutes. Then shallow fry them in oil. When they become golden brown on one side turn them on to the other side and fry them well.

GREEN GRAM IDLI:

Ingredients:

Green gram- 1 cup
Semolina- 1 cup
Black gram- 1 cup
Shredded ginger- 1 tsp
Finely chopped green chillies- 1 tsp
Salt to taste

Procedure:

Soak the dals for 3 to 6 hours. Then grind them to a smooth batter. Add enough salt and mix well. Let it ferment for 6 hours. Then add the semolina, green chillies and the ginger and mix well.
Pour the batter in the idli moulds and steam them for 10 minutes. Shredded coconut coriander leaves and onion can be added. This is a very good food for the diabetics.

Dear Mrs. Mano,

Thank you for the reply regarding Almond Macroons. I want to know in what temperature I have to bake for 10 mins.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Inimai

Dear Mrs. Mano,

Thank you for the reply! I appreciate you clearing our doubts in your busy schedule. Here is the recipe for Almond Macroons. I need the measurements in cups. also the oven temperature.

Thank you!


ALMOND MACROONS:
Soak 50gms of almonds in boiled water for 30 minutes and then remove their outer skins. Then powder them coarsely. Or chop them finely. Apply a little butter in a baking tray and brush it with yr fingers so that it coats the whole tray. Then sprinkle some plain flour on it. Add 2 egg whites and 150gms of icing sugar to a bowl and place the bowl on flat vessel which is filled with boiling water to its half level. Beat well the contents of the bowl until the mixture thickens. Then add the almond mixture, mix well and pour it in the baking tray. Or you can spread the mixture to the desired shapes with the help of an icing nozzle. Then bake them in an oven for 10 minutes.

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Respected Mrs.Mano,
In salem,namakkal side they used to give a parotta kozhambu which is green in color,spicy with coconut and pepper.I am looking for this recipe.It used to come in both versions of vegetarian and non vegetarian.Also,in salem,erode side they used to make a chicken fry which is brownish black in color.It is made somewhat like in oil,you first add some masala powders,curry leaves,onion and once it is kinda brown black,I think you have to add other ingredients.If you could please post the recipes of them it will be of great help.

Thanks in advance.

Dear Mrs. Mano

My mom was here recently and we (rather she!!) decided to try your recipe for aatu kaal kuzhambu... and it was yummy!! Even my toddler liked it!!

It was really delicious and we've already decided to make it again in the near future. And my mum said that it was pretty easy to make!! As most of your recipes are, I must add.

Thanks for another winner :thumbsup:

Thattai