Chow Chow Kootu is a comforting South Indian dish featuring tender chayote squash and green gram dal. Cooked with sambar powder, turmeric, and salt, it becomes creamy and flavorful. A simple tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and onions enhances its taste, making it a nutritious side for rice or chapati.
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Vegetable Pongal
Discover the delightful flavors of vegetable pongal, a hearty South Indian dish packed with rice, lentils, and fragrant spices. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy meal!
Mixed Veg Poricha Kuzhambu
A poricha kuzhambu made with mixed vegetables like Chow chow, green brinjal, broad beans and capsicum.
Green Gram Dhal Urundai
Green gram dal urundai is a traditional South Indian snack made from split green gram dal (moong dal). It is a nutritious and protein-rich snack that is often prepared during festivals or as an evening snack. Green gram dal urundai can be stored in an airtight container for a few […]
Paruppu Payasam
Paruppu payasam is a traditional South Indian dessert made from lentils, unrefined sugar, coconut milk, and seasoned with cardamom and ghee. Commonly served at festivals in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, it’s prepared by cooking and mashing lentils, and combining them with melted sugar and coconut milk. It can be served warm or chilled.
Dhal Soup
Learn how to make a delicious and nutritious Green Gram Dhal soup. This recipe includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.
Dhal fry
A simple and quick dhal fry that can be served with rice or Indian bread like chapathi.