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 comforting South Indian stew of pumpkin, carrot, tomato, and green gram dal simmered with sambar powder and kootu podi, finished with a mustard-urad dal tadka.
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 Thirattupaal is a rich coconut-and-moong dal sweet cooked slowly with melted jaggery, ghee, and cardamom until thick and non-sticky, then finished with fried cashews.
Suraikai Kadayal is a vegetable mash that is served with hot steamed rice. This can also be taken as side dish for steamed rice.