Karthigai Deepam is one of the oldest festivals celebrated by the Tamil people in the Tamil month of Karthigai. It has been referred to in many ancient works of Tamil literature that dates back to 2,000 or 2,500 BC.
Pudalankai (Snakegourd) Curry
Pudalankai (Snake Gourd) Curry is a crisp and savory South Indian side dish. Thin slices of snake gourd are lightly salted, coated in a spiced besan and rice flour batter, and pan-cooked with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, urad dal, red chillies, curry leaves, and asafoetida until golden. A crunchy, flavorful accompaniment to hot rice with sambar or rasam.
