Chow chow puli thuvayal
Chow chow thuvayal can be a good substitute for sambar and it can be used as side dish for idli and dosai, writes Vasantha who gives a new twist to the tasteless Bangalore kathirikkai... more
Instant sambar powder
Usha Sunderarajan gives a lovely recipe to make that universal favourite – sambar – by adding the tamarind while grinding the dhals so that you can save time on soaking the tamarind... more
Vendhaya milagai kuzhambu
Just reading this fenugreek dish recipe will make your tongue water as Chandra shows us, step by step, not just how to do this kuzhambu but also how to eat it the right way... more
Kozhukattai for Vinayaka Chaturthi
Lord Ganesha is supposed to be fond of food and what better way to please him than by offering sweet delicacy kozhukattai and sundal that are synonymous with the festival, says Vasantha... more
Brinjal thayir pachadi
It takes just one big brinjal and a big cup of curd to make this delicious dish that goes well with rice and it is popular in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, writes Vasantha... more
Vazhaikai Podi
The raw plantains that are mashed and mixed with a powder prepared at home, make for a good substitute for sambar and a new experience when mixed with steaming hot raw rice... more
Vazhaipoo vadai
The tasteless vazhaipoo – banana flower – can become a tasty dish with the addition of some dhals and chillies and turn into a good evening snack that can be served with chutney, says Vasantha... more
Aval payasam for Adi Friday
Try your hand at this simple but easy to make payasam during the holy Tamil month of Adi, especially on an Adi Friday, as an offering to the godesses, says Vasantha... more
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