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Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Morru Kulambu

Cooking at a bachelors place is like lifting a mountain. We can never assume that they would have all the ingredients that are required for cooking more important they will not have the proper utensils to cook(like mixers etc). There are some ppl who always stock up their kitchen with all the needed things irrespective of whether they cook or not. Thankfully I found everything that was needed for making Morru Kulambhu at a bachelors place.

It doesnt take much of preparation time and tasts good, Some like to grind the powder for Morru Kulambhu finely I like it when its coarse.


1. In a mixer grind 2 tbsps Toor Dhal, 1 1/2 tbsps Rice, 2 Red Chillies, 1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds coarsely.

2. Mix Water with the coarse powder and keep aside.

3. Heat a wok add 2 tbsps of Cooking Oil, when hot add 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds and let it splutter.

4. Now add the Curry Leaves and Sliced Onions and allow it to turn golden brown.

5. Add a pinch of Asafoetida and Turmeric Powder and mix saute.

6. Pour the ground mixture and add Salt and stir it and cook for a coupla mins.

7. Meanwhile mix fresh Yogurt with Water and beat well.
8. Add the Yogurt and mix well, remove from flame when it starts boiling.


Serve With: Rice, Dosa

Saturday, September 6, 2008

Garlic Press

To make Ginger-Garlic paste everytime a recipe requires it, is a pain in the neck... Specially with the mixer's here, they dont help us make a smooth paste (specially when a small quantity is to be ground)... So it was best to paste them and store in separate containers... That ways I was happy that it dint contain any preservatives, and I kinda disliked the smell of the all ready to use Ginger-Garlic paste... But again this phobia of mine always made me wash my hands wipe them dry everytime I had to draw a spoon out of the container, amidst cooking this ofcourse is painful too...



I came across this Garlic Press, its available in all the stores (like Taget, Kohls etc) in the kitchen Equipments aisle... It costs $11 though, when there are good deals or when coupons are available its defiitely something worth buying... Now work has become very easy, peel the Garlic Cloves and place them in the container with holes and press the handles, Garlic is semi pasted, its ofcourse coarse... The taste is different than when it is crushed or pasted in a mixer or a mortar... Garlic Press has earned a permanent place in my kitchen for sure... ;) Am planning to send one for my Mom too... Happy cooking folks!!!

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