Poriyal
A collection of South Indian Poriyal recipes.
Cluster Beans Usili
Discover the nutritional benefits of cluster beans, also known as “Kothavarangai” in Tamil. High in fiber and protein, they offer numerous health advantages.
Avarakkai Thuvattal
Thuvattal dishes are usually served as a side dish for rice or as a snack. This Thuvattal is made with Avaraikkai (Broad beans).
Brinjal and Rajma Curry
This curry is made with Rajma, Brinjal, Onion, Tomato and Sambar powder. This curry is served with hot rice or with any Indian bread like chapathi
Kovakkai Kadalai Curry
Vazhaikai Puzhi Curry
A side dish made with plantain (raw banana) and tamarind. This dish is served for lunch or dinner with steamed rice.
Kovakkai Potato Stir Fry
Wash and cut the kovaikai into lengthwise pieces. Add a pinch of turmeric powder and salt and mix well. Keep it aside. Wash and cut potato and sweet potato (with skin)lengthwise about 2 inch pieces. Chop onion and tomato finely. In a kadai put the oil and add mustard. When […]
Cabbage Poriyal
This cabbage Poriyal is made with cabbage, green gram dhal, coconut gratings, onion and green chillies. This side dish goes well with rice.
Chow Chow Poriyal
This easy and quick Poriyal is made with Chow Chow (Chayote) also called as “Bangalore Kathirikai” and served as side dish with steamed rice.
Brinjal Pepper Fry
Chop the onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes finely. Cut the brinjal into medium size pieces. In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot add mustard. When it pops up add jeera and fry for a second. Then add chopped onion and fry for a while. Then add […]