The kelor or drumstick tree is a popular garden tree in both India as well as Sri Lanka and the Tamil areas. Known as Moringa oleifara, it is becoming increasingly popular for it’s medicinal value. The leaves of the Moringa … Continue reading
This is the basic recipe for making a பால் (paal) or milk curry. In the homeland we would use freshly squeezed coconut milk. Because that is not accessible in a country like Australia – we us tinned coconut milk. I … Continue reading
வாழைக்காய் பொரியல். Home grown green bananas fried up into chips – served with rice. INGREDIENTS1 green banana1/4 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp salt1 cup vegetable oil for deep frying Use a potato peeler to remove the banana peal. Amma saves the skin … Continue reading
I grew up with அம்மா using frozen spinach when she made கீரை (keerai) curry – maybe it was more convenient or maybe it was cheaper. For me, to pull out a frozen packet and 10 mins later have a delicious … Continue reading
Tamil: கத்திரிக்காய் பொறிச்ச குழம்பு (katharikkai poricha kuzhambu) English: fried eggplant curry For years I have eaten கத்திரிக்காய் பொறிச்ச குழம்பு as if it was some mystery – it tasted that good. When I eventually bothered to learn it – I was … Continue reading
Curry leaves are ‘our’ Bay leaves. They are highly aromatic and are added to most curries and some chutneys. They are also used in Ayurvedic medicine. My parents have a big curry leaf tree in their backyard. Mum has been trying to … Continue reading
Tamil: பருப்பு or paruppu English: dhal பருப்பு is super easy to make and it’s rare to have a Tamil rice and curry meal without it. I will usually eat this with white rice, mango pickle, yoghurt, அப்பளம் (appalam or pappadam) … Continue reading
My Tamil Kitchen 