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Pudina thuvayal | Mint thogayal for rice Mint thogayal | Pudina thuvayal is made with fresh mint leaves, urad dal, shredded coconut and tamarind. This thuvayal can be had as an accompaniment to plain rice topped with ghee, curd rice, rasam rice or variety rice like lemon rice, mango rice, etc.This thuvayal stays good for […]
Carrot thoran | Carrot Poriyal – Carrot thoran is an easy, quick and delicious veggie recipe made with carrots, spices and coconut. It is also generally known as Carrot poriyal in southern parts of India. This is a simple side dish served along with steamed rice, curries, rasam and curd as a part of vegetarian […]
Beans poriyal | Beans stir fry Beans poriyal is a common and simple South Indian dry curry recipe usually served as an accompaniment with lunch. It is commonly served along with sambar rice, rasam rice or curd rice. The recipe of the beans poriyal given here is a very simple one. If your vegetables are […]
Lobia – Karamani Masiyal / Thattapayir masiyal – Lobia or cowpeas is also known as Karamani / thatta payir in Tamil. Karamani Masiyal is commonly made in Tamilnadu where the lobia beans are soaked overnight, soft cooked in a pressure cooker and blended coarsely along with tempered spices, shallots and tomatoes. How to cook Lobia […]
Vendakkai Puli Kulambu | Ladies finger tamarind curry ( without coconut ) Vendakkai Puli Kulambu – Vendakkai Puli Kulambu is one of the most popular South Indian curry which goes well with steamed rice and dal rice (paruppu sadham). Every South Indian household has their own way of making this dish. The recipe given here […]
Millet Kesari – Kesari is traditionally made with rava / sooji and is regularly made in South Indian homes and served for breakfast or as a dessert. This simple Millet Kesari is an Indian style Gluten-free Vegan dessert where millets are used instead of rava / sooji. It can be made with any millets of […]
Urad dal vada | Medu vada – Urad dal vada | Medu vada refers to South Indian fritters made with whole urad dal and spices. It is a very popular dish in South Indian cuisine and is served for breakfast or snacks. It is usually served along with sambar and coconut chutney. How to make […]
Aloo matar with mushroom curry – Aloo matar with mushroom curry is a curry / gravy recipe usually had with Indian flatbreads including roti, naan and poori. This veggie filled curry made with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, mushrooms and green peas is both delicious and filling and can be made in under 30 minutes. Checkout other […]
Kala Chana Masala | Black Chickpeas Curry – Kala Chana Masala is a curry recipe made with basic kitchen staples including onions, tomatoes and curry powder. The consistency of the curry is runny or soup like with a tinge of tamarind. It can be had with steamed rice, idli, dosa and even idiyappam. This is […]
Cheppankizhangu fry / Taro Fry / Seppankizhangu / Senai kizhangu varuval is a popular dish in and around Tamilnadu. It can be had as a side dish along with all kinds of rice varieties especially curd rice and lemon rice. Please take caution while cooking taro as undercooked vegetable can cause itching in the throat. […]