

CAULIFLOWER KUZHAMBU
Cauliflower Kuzhambu is a south indian kurma kuzhambu variety which goes well with idli,dosa,chapati and poori. The combination of the sambar powder and grinded coconut paste gives a nice taste to this kuzhambu. It is very simple and easy to make. Lets look at the method to make this kuzhambu. Preparation Time : 20 mints | Cooking Time : 30 mints | Serves : 3 - 4 Ingredients : Oil - 4 tbspn Mustard Seeds - 1 tspn Cauliflower - 1 cup Onion - 1/3 cup Tomato - 1/4 cup Ginger Ga


BOTTLE GOURD / SORAKKAI PORICHA KOOTU
Bottle gourd / Sorakkai kootu is a South Indian dish made of sorakkai and moong dal along with the coconut paste. It taste yummy when had with plain hot rice and ghee. Kootu also pairs well as side dish for any thogayal rice,roti/pulkas and chapati. . This kootu is very simple and easy to prepare. The tempering with coconut oil to this kootu gives a nice flavor. Lets look at the steps of making this sorakkai poricha kootu. Preparation Time : 15 mints | Cooking Time : 30 mints


BRINJAL / KATHRIKKAI PULI KUZHAMBHU
Brinjal / Kathrikkai puli kuzhambu is a simple kuzhambu made of brinjal in a tamarind gravy along with the coconut paste. Adding shallots / small onion to this kuzhambu gives nice flavor to this kuzhambu. It is best to serve with hot rice , curd rice with vegetable fry / papad. Brinjal along with the tamarind makes the gravy excellent. Lets look at the steps of making this kuzhambu. Preparation Time : 10 mints | Cooking Time : 25 mints | Serves : 2 - 3 Ingredients : Brinjal –


MUSHROOM | KALAN KUZHAMBU
Mushroom Kuzhambu is a simple and tasty gravy / curry with the freshly roasted and grinded masala. Its very flavorful in taste and can be made quickly. This kuzhambu is a great combination with idli, dosa, chapati, poori, and rice. Mushrooms are healthy and best for the vegetarians. The freshly grinded spices,shallots and coconut gives nice aroma and makes the kuzhambu tasty. Lets look at the method of making this kuzhambu. Preparation Time : 15 mints | Cooking Time: 40 min


CLUSTER BEANS / KOTHAVARANGAI SAMBAR
Kothavarangai is called as cluster beans. We usually make sambar,poriyal,poricha kuzhambu and usili with this cluster beans. Kothavarangai sambar is the easy and tasty sambar that can be served with hot rice by topping with ghee & any stir fry / kara poriyal. This is a simple sambar variety which can be made very quickly. This is my moms recipe and my favorite one. Lets look at the steps to make this sambar. Preparation Time : 15 mints | Cook time: 30 mints | Serves: 4 Ingred


POONDU / GARLIC KUZHAMBU
Poondu kuzhambu is a traditional kuzhambu variety made in Tamil Nadu. This is a spicy and tasty kuzhambu made with garlic which is very good with hot steaming rice. It also taste excellent as a side dish for idli or uthappam. This stays fresh even for 5 days if refrigerated. Also garlic has many medicinal values and good for health. As the kuzhambu is made with gingely oil and the addition of shallots,garlic,jaggery with fresh grinded masala makes the kuzhambu very tasty. Le


DAL TADKA - SOUTH INDIAN STYLE
Dal Tadka is the most simple sambar variety that can be made in very less time. Its nothing but the tempering/tadka added to the cooked dal. This is a easy and comfort menu during our busy days. This can be served as side dish for rice,jeera rice,plain pulao or roti. Its a staple and healthy food for the vegetarians. Basically this is a Punjabi recipe and we make this with toor dal. Lets look at the steps for making this dal tadka. Preparation Time : 10 mints | Cooking Time :


SPRING ONION / GREEN ONION / VENGAYATHAL SAMBAR
Spring onion sambar is the one which i recently tried and loved by my family. This sambar is similar to the toor dal sambar instead of vegetables used spring onion. This can be served along with hot steaming rice or with south indian tiffin items. This is very mild sambar and taste very yummy. Usally i use the spring onion for Chinese dishes. One of my friend said she makes poricha kuzhambu with this green onion. Then only started making this sambar and nowadays this is the r


APPALAM VATHA KUZHAMBU
Appalam Vatha Kuzhambu is a tamarind gravy made with urad dal papads which is served with rice . Generally Vatha kuzhambu is made of vegetables. But this recipe uses appalam instead. The procedure remains just the same as that of Vathal Kuzhambu. I learnt this recipe from my mil. She uses to make appalam vatha kuzhambu along with vegetables. But when i am running out of vegetables and vathal i tried this recipe and it taste so yummy..!! So thought of sharing this in blog. Let


ARACHU VITTA SAMBAR
Arachuvitta Sambar Recipe is a traditional South Indian Sambar that is made from freshly roasted and grounded masala. The sambar is usually made with vegetables like brinjal, chow chow, turnip, ladies finger, drumstick, capsicum, carrot, potato or the mixed veggies . Adding shallots to this sambar gives a fresh flavor and taste to it. This can be served as side dish for rice or idlis and dosas or pongal. Lets look at the steps of making this authentic sambar. Preparation Time