Vendaya Keerai Masiyal is nothing but mashed Fenugreek leaves with dal. Fenugreek is rich sources of protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, iron and several other dietary minerals. It is a good practice to have greens in regular diet. This masiyal can be made with any type of keerai (greens) along with Toor Dal or Moong Dal….
Sambar, Kuzhambu & Rasam
Paruppu Rasam | Toor Dal Rasam Recipe
Paruppu Rasam also known as chaaru or saaru is a South Indian soup. This is traditionally prepared using tamarind juice as a base, with the addition of tomato, dry chili, pepper, cumin and other spices as seasonings. Steamed lentil water when added along with basic rasam is referred to as Paruppu Rasam. Nowadays, all the seasonings required…
Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu Recipe (without Coconut)
Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu is a South Indian tangy tamarind gravy that goes well with rice. Basically, this Puli kuzhambu can be made with or without coconut paste. Puli kuzhambu actually tastes best the next day. So I always make sure some extra is left out to have it the other day. Vendakkai Puli Kuzhambu is…
Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu | Lentil Dumpling Curry Recipe
Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu is traditionally known as Urundai Kuzhambu. This kuzhambu is very flavourful and tasty. There are two versions of gravies, Kurma and Puzhi Kulambu. Here we are going to see the Kurma version of the gravy. Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu is one of the traditional South Indian recipes. As said earlier the base gravy…
Kondakadalai Kuzhambu | White Chickpeas Curry Recipe
Kondakadalai / Chickpeas / Channa is a good source of protein and fiber. Chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, belong to the legume family. Chickpea’s offer specific health benefits, and consuming them regularly boosts your intake of a few key nutrients. There are different varieties of kondakadalai / chickpeas. Mostly we use white or brown. In all…
Onion Sambar | Vengaya Sambar Recipe
Onion Sambar is usually made with pearl onions/small onions which pairs well with rice. This is a popular South Indian sambar which can be had as an accompaniment with idli, dosa, upma, pongal, vada and almost all South Indian breakfast tiffin items. When you run out of vegetables, onion sambar comes in handy. I love to…
