Tips on Indian Cooking When I started cooking first I had to learn everything by trial and error. These are some of my recipes for my daughters who are both newly married [:-)] whenever they feel nostalgic for Mom's cooking. Others are also welcome !
Glossary of Ingredients English, Hindi and Tamil Terms
Almond- Badam
Aniseed - Saunf, Sombu
Bay Leaf-Tej Patta, Brinji Ilai
Bengal Gram Dal-Chana Dal, Kadalai Paruppu
Black Gram Dal-Udid Dal, Uluthamparuppu
Cardamom-Elaichi, Yelakkai
Cashewnut-Kaju, Mundhiri
Cinnamon-Dalchini, LavangaPattai
Cloves-Lavang, Kirambu
Coconut-Nariel, Thengai
Coriander-Dhania, Kothamalli thool
Cumin-Jeera, Jeeragam
Curry Leaves-Kadipatha, Karuveppilai
Fenugreek-Methi, Vendhayam
Garlic-Lahsun, Poondu
Ginger-Adrak, Inji
Green Chillis-Hari Mirch, Pachai Milagai
Green Gram Dal-Moong dal, Payathamparuppu
Jaggery-Gud, Vellam
Mustard-Rai, Kadugu
Nutmeg-Jaiphal, Jathikkai
Peanuts-Mumphali, verkadalai
Peppercorns-Kali Mirch, Milagu
Poppy Seeds-KhusKhus, kasakasa
Raisin-Kismis, ularndha Dhrakshai
Red Chillis-Lal Mirch, Varamilagai
Refined Flour-Maida
Saffron-Kesar, Kumngumapoo
Semolina-Sooji, Rava
Sesame Seeds-Til, Ellu
Tur Dal-Arhar ki Dal, Thuvaramparuppu
Turmeric-Haldi, Manjal
Vermicelli-Sevaian, Semiya
Try the Recipes!
The ingredients will be in a different colour from the text. My recipes are mainly for the benefit of my two daughters who keep their laptop on the counter, google for recipes and follow them to cook any dish-and they are very good at it too! :-) - Just when they want to try out home food! If others also find them useful, they are welcome!