Tag: Gravy for rice
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Murungakkai Sambar – முருங்கைக்காய் சாம்பார்
Sambar is one of the staple in most Tamilian households, its like there is no other dish that can be so satisfying and hearty than this humble lentil soup. Here is a simple Madras style sambar that amma makes often with meen varuval on the side…. an awesome combo! Back home, sambar powder is not…
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Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu – Buttermilk Kuzhambu – Morkuzhambu
Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu is very common in most south indian households, a traditional dish which is prepared during festive occasions. It is quick curry made with buttermilk and can be an quick option for busy work days. Whenever we have leftover sour yogurt at home, with no second thought…make any kind of mor kuzhambu. Normally…
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Thakkali Thokku
Thakkali thokku is a very common gravy made out of tomatoes and onion with south Indian seasoning. I have been relishing it since my childhood..and everyone in my family knows its my favorite.My Mil also makes it just the way my mom makes it for me…found that its my husband's favorite too..so i make this…
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Kerala Fish Curry – Kerala Meen Curry
Fish cooked in tamarind coconut gravy. Normally in South India, any fish kuzhambu is simmered in tamarind sauce, with Kerala being an exception. They add little bit of sweetness to their preparation, by cooking them with coconut milk. Back in India a good friend of mine use to make this gravy and happened to learn this…
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Pakoda Kurma – Chettinad Pakoda Kuzhambu
Pakoda kurma is a lentil based sauce which is decadently creamy. Small deep fried lentil dumplings cooked in rich coconut milk gravy. This recipe might sound very unfamiliar to many, as its confined only to certain communities in Tamil Nadu. Quite hard to find online, as it sparingly shows up on searches. There are a couple of ways of making…
