Tag: tamilfood
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Seppankizhangu Fry – Arbi Fry – Taro root fry
Seppakizhangu fry is a simple side dish that can be paired with sambar or rasam sadam. Seppankizhagu is a tuber like potato but not preferred by many. My son doesn’t even know what it is but just the look of it can bring in that spontaneous 👿 “NO”! Well, mom knows how to get that on…
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Pudalangai Poriyal – Snake Gourd Recipes
Todays recipe “Pudalangai Poriyal” is a simple side dish for south indian meals. Snake Gourd / Pudalangai is very rich in fiber, increase hydration in body and most of all it strengthens the quality of your hair and aids in weight loss… hey then,I’m in! no matter whether I like it or not. This gourd is…
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Pudina Thogayal – Mint Thuvaiyal
Todays recipe is all about Pudina Thogayal… wich is nothing but a thicker version of chutney and can be made in a variety of ways. Typical thuvaiyal- colloquially thogayal includes some lentil, tamarind and dry red chili as base and rest depends on what type we want to make. There are “coconut” version and “no…
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Pottukadalai Murukku – Easy Murukku recipe
Easy instant Pottukadalai murukku for any occasion is just minutes away… today I’m sharing my MIL’s pondy style pottukadalai murukku which usually made for deepavali pandigai in big big batches for distribution. Though the original recipe calls for homemade milled roasted rice flour… and also include vanaspathi in the place of butter…. that gives you…
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Chettinad Mutton Kuzhambu Recipe – Mutton Kulambu
Chettinad Mutton kuzhambu, a spicy lip smacking mutton gravy cooked with authentic Chettinad spices and with a touch of tangy tamarind & hint of coconut! Mutton Kuzhambu is the highlight for any sunday special lunch and this week I want to try something different from the usual family style and tried this recipe from Solai’s…
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Chettinad Pasi Paruppu Sambar – Moong Dal Sambar – Saiva Kuzhambu
Pasi paruppu sambar is a simple, easy sambar recipe which you can make under 30 minutes. Tamilians prepare this quick version of sambar often to go with Idli or dosai, even with rice. There are many versions of moong dal sambar / pachai paruppu sambar, moong dal kuzhambu…. I personally love my mom in law…
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Madras Chicken Curry – Kozhi Kari Masala – South Indian Chicken Curry
Madras chicken curry / Tamil Nadu style chicken gravy recipe – easy to make simple, delicious spicy gravy. As the name implies its typical Chennai (formerly known as Madras) style Kozhi Varutha kari, a very common spicy gravy which can be either like a thick masala or semi-gravy. We always make chicken or mutton gravy with freshly…
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Ragi Dosai – Fermented Ragi Dosa – Finger Millet Dosa
Finger millet / Ragi is widely consumed in Karnataka, popular in rural Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Mostly its used in porridge or Mudde / kali preparations. Due to its high nutritional content its getting significant importance recently and people have started inculcating it in many day to day dishes too. Here's one from my kitchen…Englsih ~ Finger…
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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…