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[Kz]

Hi Muthu,
Here is the recipe for chettinad style mutton kolambu.
for 1 pound of mutton
1 onion chopped, 1 tomato chopped, 1 tsp ginger and garlic paste,
make a fine paste of {5 to 6 tbsp of grated coconut or a handful of grated coconut, 2 tsp khuskhus, 1/2 tsp sombu, 1/2 tsp jeera.}
1 tsp chilli powder, 2 to 3 tsp of dhanya powder, little turmeric powder, salt to taste, oil and for seasoning 2 cloves, 1 cardamom, small pieces of cinnamon and 1 bay leaf.

heat oil in a pan, add all the garam masala items, then saute the onions,ginger garlic paste, mutton pieces then add tomatoes. once they are well sauteed, add chilli powder,dhanya powder turmeric powder, and the coconut paste and add water ,salt and pressure cook it as mutton takes times to cook.
if u want for thickness u can add powdered pottu kadalai or cashew paste finally and let it boil for few minutes before switching off the stove. (u can omit the coconut if u r concerned abt the fat content.)
if add small onions it will taste good and u can also grind the onions along with the coconut so the gravy is more thick.
finally add some chopped coriander leaves.

My hubby who never takes mutton started liking mutton after i made this kolambu for him.hope u like it.
Kz

[Mrs.Mano]

Dear Latha!
Thanks a lot for the reply on the mushroom products. If I need more information, i will send a mail to you.

[Surya]

HELP HELP!!
My parents, bro and sis are leaving to India for a month. What's easy & and quick to make at home other than Ravai Upma that's vegetarian? Please help me out here.

Reagards.

[R]

Aval upma or aval with potato upma(aloo poha), bread upma, semia upma, sago upma, quick rava adai, ven pongal, bread upma-for time being, this shd be fine, guess!!

[Kz]

Has anyone tried freezing capsicum curry and how long will it be good.
Thankyou,Kz

[kaathyaini]

this is my first vist to USA.we make dosas and idlis every week.So in the process I have blown 2 mixies(hamilton beach and ge) both purchased here.Can anyone please suggest me which mixie to buy which is both practical and economical?

[gvb]

Hi kaathyaini,
I have been using hamilton beach (10 speed) for over a year and i haven't had any problem with it so far.I think i got it for under $20...Maybe urs was a different model.This one has been trouble-free for me.Hope this helps.

Suganthi

[Surya]

Thanks for the help guys.

[foodlover]

Hello everybody !
i bought a flour sifter with handle.(as available in US ).Flour got caught between the sieves and it is impossible to clean it.can anyone suggest a way to clean that ?Thanks in Advance.

[Hemant Trived1]

Hi Foodlover,
Soak the flour sifter in hot water for thirty minutes and then using old tooth brush, brush the clogged holes .
All the clogs will get removed in jiffy.