Poriyal

A collection of South Indian Poriyal recipes like Kovakkai Fry, Beans Usili, Potato Pepper Fry, Keerai Cutlet, Chow Chow Poriyal, Carrot Poriyal.

Poriyal is a term from Tamil cuisine (South India) for a stir-fried or sautéed vegetable side dish. It is known by similar names in other South Indian languages, such as Palya in Kannada or Vepudu in Telugu.

Poriyal

Vendakkai Peanut Poriyal

Vendakkai Peanut Poriyal is a crisp, dry okra stir-fry tempered with mustard, urad dal, and peanuts, then sautéed with garlic, onion, and coriander. Finished with sambar powder and turmeric for bold flavor.

Poriyal

Seppankilangu Fry

Seppankilangu Fry features pressure-cooked colocasia slices coated with chili, asafoetida, and corn flour, then fried until golden and crisp, finished with curry leaves—perfect with rasam rice or sambar rice.