SAMBAR/KULAMBU

mushroom gravy for chapathi south indian style/kuzhambu/kulambu

mushroom gravy for chapathi south indian style/kuzhambu/kulambu It's a very straight forward gravy to make without a compromise in taste.Its a usual long-established recipe at our home that my mother in law does it very frequently.This is a mushroom gravy for chapathi south indian  style is very simple but tastes very exotic. I love to enjoy...

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siru keerai kulambu /Keerai sambar/keeraiKuzhambu with dal

siru keerai kulambu /Keerai sambar/Keerai Kuzhambu with dal siru keerai kulambu /Keerai sambar/kuzhambu is a simple sambar for rice that is very easy to make and the taste is so comforting.The speciality is that it needs no onion,tomato or even coconut.The flavour comes all from fenugreek,chillies and hing. I used to do keerai sambar with onions...

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karnataka style bisi bele bath recipe /bisi bele bhath/bisi bele huli anna

karnataka style bisi bele bath recipe /bisi bele bhath/bisi bele huli anna Most of us know about the popularity of this karnataka style bisi bele bath recipe without any special explanation.I can never forget the pleasant remembrances of my Bangalore stay at my uncle’s(father’s younger brother)home.I was 12 when I was there for a long holiday...

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south indian kuzhambu recipes for rice /kulambu/gravies for rice

south indian kuzhambu recipes for rice /kulambu/gravies for rice   If you are a South-Indian then these gravies becomes a key for lunch.Each day is different with different kuzhambu's  making food more interesting and delicious.Repeating one or two kuzhambu day by day or making the very same sambar or gravy will definitely be boring .Here in South...

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how to make vada curry recipe (vada kari)/side dish for idli dosa

how to make vada curry recipe (vada kari)/side dish for idli dosa Vada curry is yet another excellent side dish for idli dosa.My love for this started from the hotels which serve idli vadacurry as an exclusive item.From then I too make it at home ,but in my home they (my hub and fil)are not much...

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kadala kootu curry recipe /kadalai paruppu kootu for rice

kadala kootu curry recipe /kadalai paruppu kootu for rice Kadalai paruppu kootu is a traditional festive main menu at our place.Here in our family it is customary at all important functions like marriages to serve this kootu curry .They have this kadala kootu curry recipe as a regular occupant in the menu lists.For rice first uppu...

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white channa kurma (chickpeas)kondai kadalai kuzhambu / kondakadalai

white channa kurma (chickpeas)kondai kadalai kuzhambu / kondakadalai This white channa kurma will surely be a variation from usual type of sambar that we make for idli and dosa.This is my mil’s recipe,sometimes she used to substitute even some dried peas(should be soaked and cooked like channa) instead of this kabuli channa.So,its a usual kurma made...

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pavakkai puli kuzhambu recipe (bittergourd kulambu without coconut)

pavakkai puli kuzhambu recipe (bittergourd kulambu without coconut) Lot of us have an aversion to this bitter-gourd but its all the mind game.If we only think of its wide health benefits and start using it,then you will start enjoying this bitterness relaxedly  without any inhibition.Me too was very reluctant during earlier days, but now I can...

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south indian ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu recipe/kulambu

south indian ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu recipe/kulambu Selection of brinjals becomes crucial and it literally decides the taste of that very dish.Next to the local purple striped variety brinjals that are available in my hometown.These dark purple coloured brinjals are my favourite.Its always available fresh at the farmers market plucked direct from the fields.Only matured brinjals will...

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curry leaves kuzhambu recipe /karuveppilai kuzhambu

curry leaves kuzhambu recipe /karuveppilai kuzhambu As we all know curry leaves are crucial for South Indian cooking.Every variations in the menu badly needs this precious ingredient.Its calibre is excellent that it gives a wonderful aroma and satisfaction to the whole dish.One such preparation using this karuvepillai is curry leaves kuzhambu recipe.It is traditional and tasty.My...

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