South Indian Vegetarian Recipes, Kolams, Rangoli and more Since 2006
Aval Sakkarai Pongal is a comforting sweet dish made with flattened rice, moong dal, jaggery, and milk. The roasted moong dal adds a nutty aroma, while a jaggery syrup and cardamom enhance the flavor. Garnished with fried cashews and raisins in ghee, it’s a creamy treat ideal for festive occasions.
Pumpkin Carrot Kootu is a nutritious South Indian dish featuring a blend of sweet pumpkin and carrot, complemented by green gram dal. Enhanced with sambar powder and aromatic kootu podi, it is finished with a fragrant tadka of mustard seeds, urad dal, onions, and curry leaves, making it ideal with rice or chapati.
Cucumber Kosumalli is a refreshing salad combining soaked moong dal with diced cucumber, mango, coconut, green chillies, coriander, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well and serve.
Thengai thirattupal is a popular sweet in the Thanjavur region that has been enjoyed as a traditional delicacy for generations. It is a part of the “Seer Bakshanam,” a collection of sweets and savouries that are prepared for weddings and served to the groom’s side and guests attending the wedding. […]
Suraikai Kadayal is a vegetable mash that is served with hot steamed rice. This can also be taken as side dish for steamed rice.