Vengaya thokku / Onion thokku is the easy and tasty thokku/pickle variety which is made of shallots and red chili along with tamarind,salt,jaggery. This can be had has a side dish for Idli,dosa,chapati or curd rice. It also taste amazing by mixing with hot rice and top it with ghee. This is a quick version of thokku and it stays good even for 15 days when refrigerated. You can also make this thokku with big onions, but vary little in taste. This was my most favorite thokku n

Tomato Thokku is a type of pickle made of tomatoes with spices. It is a most quickest and easiest home made pickle variety that goes well with idli,dosa,chapati also best with curd rice. It is a always available in home next to idli podi. This is best companion for tour or travel time. Preparation Time : 10mints|Cooking Time : 25 mints Ingredients: Tomato - 1kg (Roma tomatoes preferred) Sesame Oil - 5 tbspn Mustard seeds - 1 tbspn Hing - 1tbspn Salt - to taste Red chili powde

Kothamalli thuvayal is a type of chutney variety that is made of grinding fresh coriander leaves with urad dal and red chili. It can be had with plain rice along with ghee. And also it goes well with the idli,dosa and curd rice. This stays fresh for even many days by storing in refrigerator. This is my ready made mix available handy. It is useful during long journey or trip. Preparation Time : 10mints|Cooking Time : 10 mints Ingredients: Coriander leaves - 3 cups (cleaned an