Dal curry
Moong dal curry/Green gram curry is a simple but tasty curry which is taken along with chappathies and steamed rice. Ingredients: Moong dal (Split green gram) – 1 cup Green chillies – 2 Tomato – 2 onion – 1 Garlic cloves – 2 Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Oil – 2 tsp Curry leaves – a few Lemon juice – 1 tsp Salt to taste Method of preparation: In a pressure cooker, heat oil and add cumin seeds Once they splutter add chopped onion and saute Now add the garlic, green chillies, curry leaves and saute Now add the chopped tomatoes and toss for a few seconds Add the moong dal to it and 4 cups of water and salt Pressure cook them until the dal is overcooked. Add lemon juice to the cooked dal and mix 🙂 Serve...
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Karuveppiilai kozhambhu – Curry leaves Gravy
Today I wanted to try something spicy and the curry leaves kozhambhu came to my mind. Curry leaves possess the qualities of a herbal tonic. They are good for eyes, digestive disorders, diabetes, premature greying of hair, etc. Some of us don’t like to take it green. When it is cooked with spices, it tastes better. Ingredients: Curryleaves – 1 1/2 cup Coriander seeds – 1 tsp Black pepper – 1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Toor dal – 1 tsp Dried red chillies (2″) – 4 to 5 Salt to taste Tamarind paste – 1 1/2 tsp Gingelly oil – 3 tbsp Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp Method of preparation: Heat 1 tsp of oil in a kadai and add Coriander seeds, urad dal, black pepper, red chillies and fry them Add the curry leaves finally and...
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Rava dosa
The dosa is a South Indian crepe. This food, high in carbohydrates and proteins, is a breakfast recipe. Rava dosa doesn’t need fermentation and is usually considered a fast snack/tiffin. You can serve it along with any chutneys or sambar or dosa/idli podi (which is made of chillies and lentils, available in Indian store). It hardly takes half an hour to prepare the dosa batter. Though considered a breakfast dish, dosas are also eaten at other times of day. Ingredients: Rice flour – 1 cup Semolina (rawai) – 1 cup All purpose flour (maida) – 1/2 cup Butter milk – 1 cup Chopped onion – 1/2 cup (adjust to taste) Green chillies – 2 (finely chopped) Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp Curry leaves – a few (finey chopped) Method of preparation: Mix all the flours and add butter milk...
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Mixed vegetable kootu/Mixed vegetable curry
This is mixed vegetable curry with spices, a south Indian dish which is simple and healthy. Spices like jeera, pepper and red chillies are used. They give a good flavour for the dish and have good values. Pepper is good for digestion, cold and flu. Cumins are good appetizer. Squash and carrot can be replaced by any other vegetables like beans, plantain, pumpkin, etc. Ingredients: Yellow squash (chopped) – 2 cups Carrot (chopped) – 1 1/2 cup Tomato -1 Grated coconut – 1/4 cup (adjust to taste) Green chilly (2″) – 1 Dried red chillies (2″) – 2 Channa dal – 1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Black pepper – 1 1/2 tsp Coriander seeds – 1 tsp Oil – 2 tsp Method of preparation: Chop the vegetables length wise at about 1″...
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Karuvepillai Thuvaiyal/Curry Leaves Chutney
Curry leaves are the essence of South Indian cooking. They give rich favor & aroma to any dish and they are used in a lot of recipes. Its usually used as a seasoning but here is a recipe with curry leaves as the key player. One of my good friends Lavanya of famed Home Cook Recipes sent me this recipe to publish here with some wonderful pictures. She was my classmate & roommate in college. I am really glad that she sent us this and it is with pleasure I share this with you. She made this dish and she said it came out very well and she is as excited as me to share it to our readers. Ingredients : Curry leaves : 1 cup Toor dal : 1tbsp Channa dal : 1 tbsp Urad dal : 1tbsp...
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Sweet Potato-Yam Curry
It’s been almost a week since I posted a recipe. We had some of our friends (including nithu and her husband ganesh) visiting us and we were busy playing host. They were in town to see the Detroit International Auto Show and it was a great experience to see all the new vehicles. Nithu and I had a great time. Sweet potatoes or Yam are rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber, beta carotene (equivalent to Vitamin A), Vitamin C & Vitamin B6. I knew it was better than potatoes, but this is what Wikipedia has to say about it: In 1992, the Center for Science in the Public Interest compared the nutritional value of sweet potatoes to other vegetables. Considering fiber content, complex carbohydrates, protein, vitamins A and C, iron, and calcium, the sweet potato ranked highest in...
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Radish Sambar
Happy Pongal to all our readers…Iniya Pongal Nalvazhthukkal… Today’s special is Mullangi Sambar or Radish Sambar. In tamil Radish is called Mullangi.I like to add a lot of vegetables to my sambar. But when it comes to Mullangi, I only prefer to add pearl onions. We call it Mullangi Vengaya Sambar. It is very popular in Tamil Nadu. The aroma is just too good. But always remember to saute radish with a little oil and then add cook because it can be bitter if added without sauteing. Here you go… Ingredients: Toor dal – 1 cup Pearl onions – 7 to 8 (peeled) Radish – 1/2 cup (peeled and sliced thinly) Green chilies – 2 Sambar powder – 1 and 1/2  tsp Tamarind juice – 1 cup ( from 1 tbsp of fresh tamarind) Turmeric powder – 3/4 tsp Oil...
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Chilli Parotta (Paratha)
Parotta (or paratha), as we call it down south, has to be one of the most popular items in restaurants. Both kids and adults love it. If you are stuck with frozen paratha’s like me, you could try this quickly instead of having plain parathas. All you need is a few vegetables you will find in your fridge anyway. Preparation Time: 45 minutes No of servings: 4-5 Spice Level: 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Parathas : 6 (Frozen parathas) Onions : 1 (Medium) Tomatoes : 2 (Finely chopped) Green Bell Pepper : 1 Cumin Seeds : 1 tsp Curry leaves : 3 Green Chilies : 3 (Slit Lengthwise) Red Chili Powder :1 tbsp (or) chili sauce Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp Ginger and garlic paste : 1 tbsp Salt : according to your taste Garam Masala : 1 tsp...
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Tomato Chutney
Its a typical south Indian dish which is often consumed with idli or dosa. This is a very good side dish for idli, dosa, and it takes such a short time to make. The best combination for this chutney is idli and chutney (idli) powder. One of my favorite breakfast dishes. Preparation Time:20 minutes No of servings: 4-5 Spice Level: 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Tomato : 3 Onion : 1(Medium) Red chili : 5 to 6 Cumin seeds : 1 tsp Oil : 1tbsp Curry leaves : 4 to 5 Mustard seeds : 1 tsp Urad dal : 1 tsp Method of Preparation: Heat 1 tsp of oil in a kadai add cumin seeds, onions , tomatoes, Red chilies. Fry them untill the onions and tomatoes get soft and onions turn into golden brown. Remove from heat and...
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Rasam
Ingredients: Tamarind paste : 1 tsp (or small lemon size tamarind) Rasam powder : 1 tsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Black pepper – 1 tsp Garlic cloves – 2 Curry leaves – a few oil – 2 tsp Salt to taste Method of preparation: Add tamarind paste and salt to 350 ml of hot water. If you are not using the paste, extract the tamarind juice from the lemon sized tamarind and use In between, grind cumin seeds, black pepper, garlic, curry leaves Heat oil, add the ground masala and fry for a minute or two Now add the tamarind water to the masala followed by rasam powder Let it boil for few seconds and then remove from heat. Serve hot with steamed rice and papad/veg curry Tags: rasam,...
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Cabbage Kootu
This is a typical vegetarian side dish that is a part of a traditional south Indian meal. Because of cabbage’s suttle flavor it best compliments spicy gravies like vatha kuzhambhu, Milagootal. Preparation Time: 40 minutes No of servings: 3-5 Spice Level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients: Cabbage : 2 cups(finely chopped) Channa dal : 1/2 cup Onion : 1/2(finely chopped) Tomato : 1 Green chilies : 3(according to your spice level) Curry leaves : 4 to 5 Oil : 2 tsp Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp Fennel seeds : 1tsp Mustard seeds : 1 tsp Urad dal : 1 tsp Asafoaetida : a pinch Ghee : 1 tbsp Coconut : 3tbsp(shredded)(optional) Ginger : 1/2 tbsp(finely chopped) Salt : according to your taste Method of Preparation: Soak the channa dal for 15 minutes .Because when you soak the dal it’s...
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Ennai kathirikkai
This is a South Indian spicy dish which is served along with rice or chapathis. People who don’t like Eggplant/brinjal will definitely become a eggplant lover if they taste this. Ingredients: Small brinjals/eggplant – 8 Oil – 1/3 cup Whole tamarind – one small lemon size (soaked in hot water) Mustard seeds – 1 tsp Curry leaves – a few Salt to taste For masala: Oil – 1 tsp Coriander seeds – 1 tbsp Cumin seeds – 1 tsp Urad dal – 1 tsp Channa dal – 1 tbsp Sesame – 1 tbsp Black pepper – 1 tsp Cloves -2 Red chillies – 8 (if small 9-10) Coconut – 1/2 cup Peanuts – 2 tbsp Asafoetida – a pinch Salt to taste Method of Preparation: Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan and add cumin seeds, cloves, coriander...
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Paruppu Urundai Kozhambhu
Preparation Time: 60 minutes No of servings: 3-5 Spice Level: 3.5 out of 5 Ingredients: For Paruppu Urundai : Channa dal : 1 cup Red chili : 5 to 6 Oil : for frying Cumin seeds : 1/4 tsp ginger : 2 tsp(Finely chopped) Garlic : 2 Curry Leaves : 6 Onion : 1/2 (finely chopped) For Kozhambhu: Onion : 1/2(Medium size)(Slit lenghtwise) Tomato : 2 Vegetables : carrot,green peas,beans(1 cup) Green chili : 3 Sambhar Powder : 2tbsp(If you are out of sambhar powder add corriander powder(1/2 tbsp)and red chili powder(1 1/2tbsp) Turmeric powder :1/4 tsp Ginger Garlic paste : 1 tbsp Curry leaves : 6 springs Oil : 2 tbsp Coconut milk : 1/2 cup Corriander leaves : for garnishing Method of Preparation: For Paruppu Urundai : Soak channa dal with whole red chili for two hours....
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Kovakkai fry
Ingredients: Kovakkai (Ivy gourd) : 250 g Red chili powder : 2 to 3 tbsp (according to your taste) Turmeric powder : 1/4 tsp Salt to taste Oil : 5 tbsp Method: Chop the kovakkai to small round pieces In a bowl, mix chilly powder, salt and turmeric powder with water After half an hour, heat oil in a pan and add the vegetables Fry till it become soft and semi crispy Now remove from heat 🙂 Serve hot with Sambar/Rasam/ Curd...
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This is a simple side dish to make for chapathy or dosai. It’s really easy to cook in a very short time with few simple ingredients that you will find in your pantry. Preparation Time: 45 minutes No of servings: 4-5 Spice Level: 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Potato -250gm (diced into small cubes ) Green peas -1 cup Onion -1 (chopped) Tomato – 2 (chopped) Ginger & garlic paste – 1tsp Cumin powder – 1/2tsp Turmeric powder -a pinch Coriander powder -1tsp Garam masala – 1/2tsp Red chilli powder-1/2tsp( or according to your taste) Salt -to taste Method Of preparation: Heat oil in a pan add onion fry well, add ginger & garlic paste, tomotoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and salt fry well. Add potatoes and green peas. Now add 1...
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Morkuzhambu
Morkuzhambu (Yogurt and Spiced Coconut Curry) is a popular dish in Tamil Nadu and Kerala (South India). It plays an important role in the traditional wedding menu and festivals. It can be prepared quickly and easily. Vegetables such as okra, colocasia, chayote, squash, winter melon are generally used for making this dish. Cook the vegetable accordingly before adding it to the sauce. Yogurt or buttermilk can be used to make this dish. If you want it to be thick and creamy use yogurt (2% or whole milk). For a less fat version, use low fat butter milk or yogurt. This dish is served with cooked rice and papad or thogayal (chutney). Preparation time: 30 minutes. No. of servings: 6 Spice level: 2.5 out of 5 Ingredients: Plain yogurt – 4 cups Shredded coconut – 3/4 cup (preferred fresh or frozen)...
Read MoreTomato Thokku
Ingredients: Tomatoes : 10 (Ripe) Garlic : 15 Vegetable Oil : 150 ml Gingely oil : 50 ml Fennel seeds : 2 tsp Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp Red chili powder : 2 tsp (According to your spice level) Salt : according to your taste Method of Preparation : Boil the tomatoes (Put the tomatoes in a boiling water just 3 minutes and remove it from heat and put it in ice cold water, so you can peel the skin very easily) and now peel the skin of tomatoes and mash it or you can just grind it. Grind the garlic in to paste and keep it aside. Heat Vegetable oil (150 ml) in a heavy bottomed pan add fennel seeds fry them and add the tomato paste, garlic paste ,red chili powder , turmeric powder and salt into...
Read MorePoricha Kuzhambhu
This is something different and simple from other poricha kuzhumbhu recipes. When you want to cook something delicious, simple but in a short time. Here is the recipe. Preparation Time : 40 minutes No of servings : 3-4 Spice Level : 3 out of 5 Ingredients: Drumsticks : 8(Frozen or You can use fresh ) Onions : 1 (Big) (sliced lengthwise) Tomatoes : 2 (finely chopped) Coriander powder : 1 tbsp Red chili powder : 1 1/2 tbsp Cumin powder : 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp Garlic : 8 Curry leaves :6 springs Coriander leaves : 2 tbsp (for garnishing) Coconut : 2 tbsp (Grated) Oil : 2 tbsp For seasonings: oil : 2 tsp Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp Urad dal : 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds : 1 tsp Method of Preparation : Heat oil in...
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