The Plantains are frequently used as a side dish with rice in South India. They taste well with Sambar and […]
Side Dish
Cucumber Kosumalli / Vellarikai Kosumalli /Cucumber Salad
Kosumalli is a South Indian salad. Kosumallis can be a meal on their own , if you are on a […]
Banan Stem Poriyal / Vazhaithnadu Poriyal / Banana Stem Curry
Banana Stem is used in Indian cuisine extensively . The plant is also grown in every household […]
Chenai Puli Masiyal / Elephant Foot Yam Masiyal ( with Tamarind)
This is a fantastic side dish to be eaten along with rice . This is a locally grown vegetable […]
Chow chow Koottu( with Dal)/ Chayote Squash
Chow Chow or Bangalore brinjal or Chayote squash is common vegetable which is available in plenty in Southern […]
Fenugreek leaves Koottu / Vendaya Keerai Koottu
When Fenugreek greens are in season, you can make a variety of dishes.These wonderful herbs are absolutely beneficial […]
Potato Fry
Now when we think of this dish , we will start drooling . Potato is an universally favourite root vegetable. […]
Erisseri made with Chenai and Vazhaikkai/ Raw Banana / Yam Erisseri
This is a dish belonging to Kerala cuisine , which is made from raw bananas and yam . In […]
Snake gourd kootu /Podavanlagai kootu Parwal ke sabji (South Indian style)
When a friend brings snake gourd from her farm , it’s time to make a kootu out it . Fresh […]
Brinjal Chidambaram Kothsu/ Eggplant Gothsu
This is an ideal dish for idlis and dosai . It can be eaten with rice too. […]