Bitter gourd is not one of the popular vegetable in my house but they always love it if I make Pavakkai Pitlai. Pavakkai Pitlai is a South Indian delicacy (specially made in Kerala, India) which is mainly made with bitter gourd , lentil and some freshly grounded spices and coconut. I took this recipe from…
YumPodlangai Kootu / Snake Gourd Kootu
Podlangai kootu is a popular curry from South India made with snake gourd. Snake gourd is cooked in coconut gravy with lentils and mild spices. Podlangai means Snake gourd which is high in water content and has a cooling effect on body. So, this makes it very apt for this any sesaon as it is…
YumSmall Onion Sambar / Arachuvitta Vengaya Sambar
Arachuvitta Vengaya Sambar is a traditional South Indian dish and I usually serve it with some potato curry and hot rice. Its made with small onions along with some freshly grounded spices. Ingredients: Toor Dal/ Yellow pigeon peas split – 1/2 cup Small Onions – 15 Tamarind – 2 tbsp Coriander seeds – 2 tbsp…
YumDrumstick Sambar / Murungakkai Sambar
After posting how to make Sambar powder at home, I had to post a detailed Sambar recipe using it. I got these drumsticks fresh from my in-laws garden and its always good to cook with some organic vegetables. So, I decided t make drumstick sambar today which I served for breakfast with idli. As you all…
YumGujarati Dal Recipe
Gujarati dal recipe is for a comforting dish which you enjoy any day with some steamed rice. It is a famous delicacy which is made in Gujarat, India with split yellow pigeon peas lentil ( Toor Dal). It has a nice sweet and sour taste and usually served either with theplas or rice. Click here for Pudina…
YumMoong Dal Tadka Recipe
Moong dal tadka is a delicious and healthy dish made with green gram. Green Gram is highly rich in vitamins and minerals including iron and calcium. Its a low fat food and rich in proteins and fiber. Moong dal tadka is your comfort food. This is an easy dal cooked in a pressure cooker and goes…
YumPalak Dal
Palak dal made with spinach and pigeon peas split lentil is a healthy side dish. This vegetarian side dish has the goodness of both lentil and spinach. Palak Dal can be made easily in a pressure cooker and served either with rice or rotis. Ingredients:Toor dal/yellow pigeon peas split – 1 cup Chopped Spinach/palak – 2 cupsChopped onions –…
YumLobhia Masala / Black Eyed Beans Curry
Lobhia Masala is a simple Black Eyed Peas legume curry cooked in tomato gravy. It can be easily made in a pressure cooker. Black Eyed Peas is from legume family and rich in proteins and fiber. It is healthy and with added spices, it is simply delicious! It is one of my go to comfort food…
YumRajma Masala Recipe
One of my favorite dish made with red kidney beans is Rajma Masala which is cooked in rich tomato gravy. Rajma masala can be easily made in pressure cooker and served with rice or even roti. Red kidney beans is a popular legume and have many health benefits. They are high in proteins and fiber. I…
YumParappu Kheerai Masiyal Recipe
Parappu Kheerai Masiyal Recipe is a healthy curry made with spinach and lentils. Its cooked in coconut gravy and served with rice. It is also known as I’m sharing Kheerai kootu. I’m sharing a step-wise recipe for the same. Sometimes a simple meal is what is preferred by the whole family which is comforting…
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