A fancy name for a traditional dish.Its ‘Pidichay palidha’ as we call it or ‘ Paruppu urundai kuzhambu’ in Tamil .Instead of using veggies as in the regular morekuzhambu/Palidha, I’m going to use lentil dumplings.The taste is so yummmm and its my dads fav food. You need: For the dumplings: Gram dhal/Kadalai paruppu-1/2 a cup…
This one is from mom who knows my love for curd and raitas.I was really struck by its taste and simplicity.A very different raita-no veggies used,just udhin hittu[urad dhal powder in kannada].This is a great side dish for veggie rice dishes like veggie pulao/briyani. Prepare the powder in small batches and store.Use it when u…
Tomato Raita Recipe with step by step pictures A good accompaniment to rice varieties and it is my fav side dish for Ven-pongal ,the famous South Indian breakfast dish. Yes, gotsu / tangy stew is the preferred side and even coconut sambar and chutney is a good side but I like this raita with Pongal!…
Another quick breakfast/snack. You need: Poha/Aval[Pressed rice]- 1 cup Thick curd- 2 cups Grated coconut -2 tablespoons Red chillies -2, broken Mustard- 1/2 teaspoon Jeera-1/2 teaspoon Urad dhal,split,white- 1/2 teaspoon Curry leaves -a few Coriander leaves – to garnish,finely chopped. [I used a handful] Salt to taste Oil -1.5 teaspoons 1.Wash aval and soak with…
I put in 5 kinds of veggies so I call it Pancharatna[5 gems] raita. You need: Yoghurt- 1 soup-bowl full Onion- 1/2 a small one,finely chopped Tomato- 1/2 a small one ,finely chopped Capsicum-1/2 finely chopped Carrot-2 tablespoons, grated Cucumber-1/4,peeled and finely chopped Coconut-2 teaspoons,grated[Optional] Salt to taste Seasoning: Oil-1 teaspoon Mustard seeds- 1/2 teaspoon…
