Masala Stuffed Okra is really perfect with rice and Sambhar, Mor kuzhambhu or Rasam. The interior stuffed with masala powder holds up well the flavors and the outside is pan-fried with more masala powder and chickpeas flour. As for the prep work tip, it’s a bit cumbersome but well worth the time spent.
If you have leftover masala powder, save it for later. It keeps in the fridge for at least a month, probably more.
... Masala Stuffed Okra – South Indian Style
Masala Stuffed Okra is really perfect with rice and Sambhar, Mor kuzhambhu or Rasam. The interior stuffed with masala powder holds up well the flavors and the outside is pan-fried with more masala powder and chickpeas flour. As for the prep work tip, it’s a bit cumbersome but well worth the time spent.
If you have leftover masala powder, save it for later. It keeps in the fridge for at least a month, probably more.
... Rasam
Rasam, is a South Indian dish, usually served as a second course with rice or you can drink it up like a soup. It’s quite thin but packed with flavor and it helps with cold weather ailments, this thin soup brings happiness on the tongue and throat.
The rasam gets its sour taste from the tomatoes and tamarind and warmth from the spices. The most basic Rasam is the one that uses just tamarind water, tomatoes and rasam powder. But I always opt for a... Kadala Curry
Kadala Curry is a side dish for Puttu, a traditional Kerala breakfast. The curry goes well with many dishes like Idiyappam, Appam, Chappati, Parotta and Dosai too. Idiyappam and appam are generally served with sweetened coconut milk or Stew and this curry is a good option as spicier side dish.
Ingredient you’ll need:
1.5 cups Black chickpeas, immerse in hot water in hot pack (this... Aadi Perukku | Aadi 18 Festival Recipes
Aadi 18 | Aadi Perukku | Pathinettam Perukku is a tamizh festival celebrated on the 18th day of Aadi masam (Aug 3rd). Several varieties of rice are prepared on this day. The recipes are sorted and arranged here, hope you find it useful while planning and preparation.
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Lemon rice
Coconut rice
Puliodhare |... Potato Curry|Poriyal
Potato curry | Poriyal | Batata nu shaak, diced potatoes cooked with very little spices. This is a super easy side dish for variety rice like lemon rice, coconut rice, curd rice and also a simple side for rasam or chapati|roti. There is no onion or garlic in this curry, great for upvaas days or when there is no vegetable at home or just feeling lazy to cook anything elaborate.
This potato is great for long distance travel as it has a longer shelf life... Creamy Curd rice | Thayir Sadam
Curd rice is absolutely necessary in a South-Indian menu.
A small serving of this rice dish make a lavish meal complete, compromising curd/yogurt rice is not excusable in our family. A bowl of curd rice and good pickle is what we crave when away from home for a long time, Also reminds of amma and patti (grandmother) who simply mash rice – mix curd/plain yogurt and serve with that day’s sambhar or mavadu jalam (water with spices and soaked... Coconut Rice | Thengai Sadam
Coconut Rice | Thengai Sadam is fragrant, easy to make and the nutty flavor of cashew or peanuts, crunch from Bengal gram-Black gram, aroma of coconut oil and curry leaves along with freshly grated coconut makes it a dish packed with flavors and texture.
If you like coconut, this one is for you. Like Lemon rice, this dish too is an easy – made instantly – popular lunchbox dish, a quick food to feed a large group of people. You can make... Puliodharai | Pulisadam
Puliodhare | Pulisadam is also a very popular lunchbox dish and also served as prasadam in temples. This rice dish is made on festive days to offer as prasadam.
Also because of its long shelf life it is very common to pack for long distance travel along with curd rice and vadam or chips. Puliyodharai tastes best after sitting for a couple of hours from the time of preparation, this is also a main reason why its great for lunch and good food for long... Pulikachal
Pulikachal is the base of Puliodhare | Pulisadam. It is a tangy – spicy paste that is mixed with rice and also can be had as pickle for curd/yogurt rice. The base once prepared lasts for weeks and comes handy to make quick lunch or cook for a large gathering.
Puliodhare | Pulisadam is also a popular lunchbox dish and because of its long shelf life it is very common to pack for long distance travel along with curd rice and vadam or chips.
... Lemon Rice
Lemon Rice,an easy and popular lunchbox dish which is also great for picnics and long journey. As this rice dish can be made instantly, its a quick food to feed a large group of people.
You can make lemon rice with freshly cooked rice but also perfect way to use left over rice. The peanuts and bengal gram fried in oil adds a wonderful crunch to the rice flavored with lemon and best served with Potato Curry|Poriyal or Baby potato fry, Beans paruppu... The Team
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