South Indian Vegetarian Recipes, Kolams, Rangoli and more Since 2006
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.
Stuffed Pudalankai (Snake Gourd) is a popular Indian dish with varied stuffing options. In this recipe, “Paruppu Usili,” a blend of crumbled lentils and spices, serves as the stuffing. The snake gourd is cut, hollowed, boiled slightly, and filled with the stuffing. These filled pieces are then pan-fried and garnished with leftover stuffing. The dish pairs well with Indian bread or rice.
Stuffed pavakaai, or stuffed bitter gourd, is a nutritious and tasty food prepared by adding a flavorful stuffing into bitter gourds and cooking them. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a main course paired with rice or roti, or as a side item.
Pavakkai fry is a well-liked South Indian dish made with bitter gourd, primarily enjoyed as a side. The recipe involves coating sliced bitter gourd in a mixture of spices, flours, and lemon juice. Deep-fried until golden brown, the dish’s bitterness can be subdued by soaking in buttermilk before cooking.
Indulge in this flavorful Potato Curry made with onion and sambar powder. Perfect with rice or as a side dish to Indian bread like chapathi. Try other potato recipes like Pudina Potato Curry and Potato Gravy!
A side dish for rice made with potatoes, onion, green chillies, ginger and coconut gratings.
Learn how to make crispy and delicious cauliflower fry with this easy recipe. Seasoned with spices and flours, it’s perfect as a snack or side dish.
This broad beans poriyal also known as Avarakkai poriyal is made with broad beans, green gram dhal, sambar powder and coconut gratings. You can also add some curry powder to give a different flavor.