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Karamani kuzhambu | Thatta payaru kuzhambu – Karamani is also known as Thatta Payaru in Tamil and cowpea or black eyed pea in English. There are two types of karamani – red and white. You can use either one in this recipe This delicious and slightly tangy curry is made with karamani, onions, tomatoes, tamarind […]
Chole masala | Chana curry Chole masala | Chana curry is a delicious curry made with boiled chickpeas / white chana, onions, tomatoes and spices. This is a quick lunchbox recipe made without coconut or coconut milk and can be paired with rotis, poori, ghee rice, jeera rice, pulao and even toasted bread. This quick […]
Potato kuruma – Easy potato kuruma for idli, dosa, paniyaram and appam. Potato kuruma/Urulai kizhangu kuruma is a South Indian kuzhambu recipe usually made along with idli and dosa for breakfast and dinner. But it also goes well with paniyaram, appam and idiyappam. This is a simple coconut based kuruma made with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, […]
Kollu paruppu kadayal | Horse gram curry – Kollu paruppu kadayal is a traditional recipe commonly followed in Tamil Nadu especially Kongunad region. Horse gram / kollu paruppu is helpful in weight reduction and extremely popular among weight watchers. But it has a tendency to increase body heat and hence has to be paired with […]
Pachai payaru kulambu is a South Indian style green moong dal curry recipe made with whole green moong, onions, tomatoes and spices. It can be had with both steamed rice and roti. Instead of green moong you can also use sprouted moong in this recipe. Please checkout other dal recipes, How to cook dal in […]
Tomato kurma | Thakkali kulambu – is a tomato based curry with a slight tanginess made with onions, tomatoes, coconut, gram dal and spices. This tomato kurma can be served with idli, dosa, paniyaram or even appam & idiyappam. How to make tomato kurma Cooking instructions with step by step pictures To grind In a […]
Peerkangai Kadayal – Peerkangai / ridge gourd, also known as turai or beerakayais a low calorie, high fibre vegetable with lots of water content. In this village style recipe the ridge gourd is cooked along with shallots, tomatoes, dried red chillies, tamarind, few basic Indian spices and mashed coarsely using a hand blender or masher. […]
Kadala Curry | Black chana curry – Kadala Curry | Black chana curry is a simple, nutritious and delicious South Indian style curry made with black chickpeas, onions, tomatoes, coconut and a few basic spices and masalas. Kadala curry goes well with puttu, appam, dosa, roti and even steamed rice. With a mixture of healthy […]
Senai kizhangu puli kulambu / Yam Curry is a tangy and delicious curry made with yam, shallots, tomatoes, tamarind and spices. It can be served with plain steamed rice, dosa, idli or even appam. Other curry recipes on the blog, Vendakkai Puli Kulambu Cauliflower Curry Brinjal Curry Black eyed bean curry / Cowpea sambar How […]
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 […]