Monday, May 25, 2009

1001 Masiyal ( Boiled & Mashed curries of Tamilnadu)

Click the image to view and print the cookbook. This cookbook lists variations of the following mashed curries.

0.: Peerkangai Masiyal  (Mashed ridge gourd curry ).
1.: Vendakkai Masiyal ( Mashed Okra curry)
2.: Keerai Masiyal ( Mashed Spnach curry)
3.: Paruppu Masiyal / Kollu Masiyal (Mashed lentil curry)
4.: Potato Masiyal (Mashed potato curry ).
5.: Sembu Masiyal ( Mashed Colocasia curry)
6.: Chenai Masiyal ( Mashed Yam curry)
7.:  Karunai Kilangu Masiyal
8.:  Eggplant / Capsicum (Kathirikai / Kuda Milagai Masiyal)

Roast and grind veggies/ lentils with tamarind and you get a Thogayal. Boil and mash them with lemon juice and you have a masiyal. Masiyals can be used as a curry, dip or a spread. They are very similar to North Indian Bharthas.  

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