Sambar Powder/Sambar Powder Recipe/How to make Sambar Powder at Home/Homemade Sambar Powder Recipe

Sambar Powder is another essential ingredient in South Indian cooking for making sambar and also other vegetable poriyals. Today, I am going to share sambar powder recipe that we make in our family. I am sharing smaller quantity version which you can grind at home and larger quantity version which you can grind in the mill. Do try out this aromatic Sambar Powder recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and flavourful and basic podi varieties here.

Here’s how to make Sambar powder with step by step photos…

Garam Masala/Garam Masala Recipe/How to make Garam Masala At Home/Easy Garam Masala Recipe/Homemade Garam Masala Recipe with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very easy and basic Garam Masala Powder recipe which is perfectly suitable for both South Indian and North Indian recipes. This garam masala powder can be made in no time and store in glass containers. I prefer to make spice powder varieties at home rather than buying from shops. So here I am sharing with you all a super aromatic, simple and flavourful garam masala recipe. Meanwhile checkout other back to basic recipes here.

Here’s how to make Garam Masala with step by step photos…

Bottle Gourd Fry/Sorakkai Poriyal/Lauki Fry

Bottle Gourd is called as ‘Sorakkai’ in Tamil, ‘Lauki’ in Hindi, ‘Sorakaya’ in Telugu. Bottle Gourd belongs to a gourd family, in which the fruit is harvested young and used as a vegetable. Bottle Gourd is rich in fiber, essential minerals, iron and protein. They are low in calories and helps in weight loss. It prevents excess sodium loss and also helps in preventing fatigue. Consuming bottle gourd juice helps in treating stomach acidity, indigestion and ulcers. I have shared a few benefits of bottle gourd, with that let’s move on to the recipe. Meanwhile also check out other interesting and healthy Vegetable Poriyal/Fry varieties here.

Here’s how to make Bottle Gourd/Sorakkai Poriyal with step by step photos…

Ginger Coconut Chutney/Inji Thengai Chutney

We make different types of coconut chutney for breakfast in South India and this Ginger Coconut chutney is one among them. It is a perfect accompaniment for idlis, dosas, uthppams, paniyarams etc. Do try out this chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other Chutney & Thogaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Ginger Coconut Chutney with step by step photos…

Mango Sambar/Raw Mango Sambar/Mangai Sambar - மாங்காய் சாம்பார்

Mangai Sambar/Raw Mango Sambar is a very delicious and tangy Sambar variety prepared in South India. Unlike other sambar Varieties, this sambar is prepared without adding tamarind water. Adding mangai/raw mango enhances the taste of sambar and triples the flavour of the sambar to a great extent. Mangai Sambar is a South Indian delight served with steam cooked rice, idlis or dosas. Do try out this Mango Sambar/Mangai Sambar and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Sambar/Dals Varieties and Rasam varieties here.

Here’s how to make Mangai Sambar with step by step photos… 

How to cook Thur Dal/ThoorDal/Thuvaram Paruppu perfectly for making Sambar

Today, I am going to share a very basic and simple recipe of how to cook thurdal/thoor dal/thuvaram paruppu to make sambar or paruppu rasam etc. So without much delay let’s move on to the recipe.

Here’s how to cook Thuvaram Paruppu/Thur Dal with step by step photos…

South Indian Lunch Menu-13 /Lunch Menu Ideas/Simple Vegetarian Lunch Menu Ideas

Today, I am going to share a very simple and healthy vegetarian lunch menu. Please check out this simple and filling lunch menu, try it out and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other interesting Lunch Menu Ideas here.

Here’s the simple South Indian Lunch Menu/Thali…

Kadalai Paruppu Payasam/Chana Dal Payasam/Bengal Gram Dal Payasam

Kadalai Paruppu Payasam is yet another popular payasam variety made during festivals, pooja days for neivedhyam or also served as simple healthy dessert for family get- togethers and functions. It is a very simple, elegant and healthy payasam made with chana dal/kadalai paruppu, jaggery and coconut milk. Do try out this kadalai paruppu payasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out moong dal payasam, arisi paruppu payasam and other interesting payasam varieties here.

Here’s how to make Kadalai Paruppu Payasam with step by step photos…

Midhukku Vathal Kuzhambu/Vathakuzhambu with Midhukku Vathal

Midhukku Vathal is a very famous and popular vathal made in the district of Thirunelveli and Karaikudi in TamilNadu. Midhukku vathal is made from a small vegetable that belongs to cucumber family which looks similar to kovaikkai. It is called as wild melon in English.  It is very good to include midhukku vathal in our diet because it reduces bad cholesterol, improves digestion and liver function, it also reduces unwanted water retention and helps in de-worming. This vegetable is cut into small pieces, dried in sunlight and then soaked in curd overnight along with salt. During the day it is sun dried and soaked in remaining curd during night till it fully absorbs the curd and becomes crisp and dry. This dried vathal can be stored for about a year. This midhukku vathal can be deep fried in oil and had as side dish along with all rice varieties or can be added in kuzhambu to make vatha kuzhambu. Also checkout other interesting and tempting Vegetarian Gravies/Sambars/Kuzhambus/Rasam Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Midhukku Vathal Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Seppankizhangu Puli Kuzhambu/Seppankizhangu Kara Kuzhambu/Colaccasia or Taro Kuzhambu Recipe with Video–Tamil Nadu Special

Seppankizhangu Kara Kuzhambu is a very popular and super tempting tangy gravy from Tamil Nadu. It is a very simple and easy gravy that can be served with white rice and appalam or as side dish for idlis, dosas etc. I have used Thallippu Vadagam to make the kuzhambu, you can very well replace it with mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and urad dal. Do try out this tempting Seppankizhangu Puli Kuzhambu and post your comments here. Also check out other interestingSouth Indian Kuzhambu varieties here and other Vegetarian Gravies here.

Here’s how to make Seppankizhangu Puli Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Mutton Uppu Kari Recipe/Salted Mutton Fry/ Uppu Kari/Chettinad Mutton Uppu Kari- Chettinad Special Mutton Uppu Kari with Video and step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very simple, delectable, spicy and super tempting Mutton Uppu Kari. Chettinad Mutton Uppu Kari is a very special recipe made with very little ingredients but taste extremely fabulous. Do check out the video for the delectable mutton uppu kari and enjoy. Note: Use only gingelly oil for this recipe, do not skip the shallots and adjust the spice level according to your family needs. Meanwhile do check out Chicken Uppu Kari/Kozhi Uppu Kari I posted earlier here and also check out other interesting and mouthwatering Chicken Varuvals/Fry/Biryanis/Gravies etc here, Mutton/goat Meat Recipes,Fish & Egg Recipes

Here’s how to make Mutton Uppu Kari with step by step photos…

Kadamba Kuzhambu/Kadhamba Kuzhambu/Mixed Vegetable Kuzhambu/No Onion & No Garlic Kuzhambu

Kadambu Kuzhambu can be made using different ways, here I am going to share a very easy and simple method of making Kadamba Kzuhambu without onions and garlic. This kuzhambu can be made with any number of vegetables that is available in your kitchen; I have added 7 different types of vegetables. “Kadamba” means “mixed” that is making gravy/kuzhambu with mixed vegetables. Do try out this Kadamba Kuzhambu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting SouthIndian Kuzhambu/Gravy varieties here and Thiruvathirai Kootu here.

Here’s how to make Kadamba Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Tomato Sevai/Thakkali Sevai/Thakkali Sevai Recipe/Easy Breakfast Recipe – How to make Thakkali Sevai/ தக்காளி சேவை செய்வது எப்படி

Today, I am going to share a very tasty, tangy and delightful Thakkali Sevai/Tomato Sevai. Sevai is made with rice flour and a very healthy breakfast which gives lot of energy but is very light. Tomato Sevai can be served for light evening snacks or even for dinner. Meanwhile do check out other sevai recipes like Lemon Sevai and Black Pepper Rice Sevai/Pepper Rice Sevai I have shared earlier. Also check out other healthy and tempting Breakfast Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Tomato Sevai with step by step photos…

Thinai Arisi Thayir Sadham/Thayir Thinai/Millet Curd Bath/Foxtail Millet Curd Rice

Foxtail Millet/Thinai is one the most important millet varieties loaded with calcium and other vitamins and minerals. Foxtail millet is the second most cultivated species of millet and has been the staple diet of South Indians for a very long time from the Sangam period. Thinai – when consumed regularly is ideal for reducing the cholesterol of the body, helps in controlling blood sugar and increases the metabolic rate. They are rich in anti-oxidants, removes all the acidic elements away from out body. Today, I am going to share a very simple and super healthy Thayir thinai. Do try out this thayir thinai and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other healthy and interesting Millet Recipes here and All About Millets here.

Here’s how to make Thinai Thayir Sadham with step by step photos…

Chocolate Biscuit Balls/No Bake Desserts -Chocolate Biscuit Balls with Video and step by step photos

Chocolate Biscuit Balls are easy to make delightful snacks for kids with very less ingredients. It can be made in a jiffy and served in no time. Do try out this exotic Chocolate Biscuits Balls and enjoy. You serve these cute little delights as evening snacks or as finger foods for birthday parties. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Evening Snacks, Cakes & Bakes here.

Here’s how to make Chocolate Biscuit Balls with step by step photos…

Black Pepper Rice Sevai/Pepper Sevai/Milagu Idiappam Sevai / மிளகு சேவை செய்வது எப்படி– Easy Breakfast Recipe

Pepper Sevai/Milagu Pepper Sevai is a very easy and quick recipe that can be made in a jiffy and can be served for breakfast or evening snacks or even for dinner. This pepper sevai is very flavourful and simple recipe that can be either served with onion coconut chutney or it is good all by itself. I made this pepper sevai with instant rice noodles/rice sevai but can be made with home-made idiappam as well.  Do try out this Pepper Sevai and post your comments here. Also check out the Lemon Sevai I have posted earlier here and other interesting Breakfast recipes here.

Here’s how to make Pepper Sevai with step by step photos…

Fennel Seeds Powder/Sombu Thool/Perunjeeragam Thool/How to make Snauf Powder at Home/சோம்பு தூள் பொடி செய்வது எப்படி

Fennel Seeds Powder/Sombu Thool is a very basic ingredient in South Indian cooking that is added when making vegetarian, non-vegetarian biryanis, gravies etc. Fennel Powder/Snauf Powder is a very aromatic, flavourful powder that has numerous health benefits when included in our day today life. I always have Cumin Seeds Powder/Jeeragam Powder, cardamom Powder/Elachi Powder in my pantry to make cooking faster and tastier. Do check outFennel Seeds Tea/Sombu Tea I have posted earlier here. Meanwhile do check out other basic podi varieties that can be made at home with step by step photos here.

Here’s how to make Fennel Seeds Powder/Sombu Thool with step by step photos…

Cardamom Powder/Elachi Powder/How to make Cardamom/Elachi Powder At Home/ஏலக்காய் பொடி செய்வது எப்படி

Cardamom Powder/Elachi/Elakkai Powder is a very aromatic and flavourful spice powder that can be used when preparing Indian Sweets. This powder can be stored in airtight container for about 6 months. The cardamom powder comes in handy and is very easy to make at home. Do try out this cardamom powder/Elachi powder and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and basic podi varieties here.

Here’s how to make Cardamom Powder/Elachi Powder with step by step photos…

Rava Pongal Recipe/Sooji Pongal Recipe/Rava Khara Pongal Recipe/Rava Ghee Pongal Recipe/Rava Khara Pongal with step by step photos

Rava Pongal/Rava Khara Pongal is a very easy and super delectable breakfast recipe made in South India. Rava Pongal is very filling and can be served with either with chutney or sambar. If you want a very tasty and non-sticky rava Pongal you have to roast both rava and dal separately and you must be generous in adding ghee when making the Pongal. Do try out this delicious and tempting Rava Pongal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other Pongal Recipes here and interesting Breakfast recipes here.

Here’s how to make Rava Pongal/Rava Khara Pongal with step by step photos…

Pomegranate Rasam/Madhulam Pazham Rasam/Pomegranate Rasam Recipe/ மாதுளம் பழம் ரசம்

Rasam is one of the staple foods in the South Indian Lunch Menu. I love to make different types of rasam and this is one special rasam I came across long time back in a magazine. The actual recipe used rasam powder, but I have used the freshly ground masala for added taste and flavour. The Pomegranate Rasam tastes sweet, tangy, and spicy and is super delectable rasam which is totally irresistible. Pomegranate rasam not only taste great but has this beautiful pink color, which is a perfect treat for our eyes. Do try out this super tempting and aromatic Pomegranate Rasam and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Rasam Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Pomegranate Rasam with step by step photos…