Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

MULLANGI SAMBHAR/RADISH SAMBHAR/KUZHAMBU VARIETIES

Sambhar is one of the most sought recipes of the south indian cuisine.Infact all south indian households prepare this almost 3-4 times a week for sure.I also prepare sambhar in our daily menu almost eery other day,but I realised suddenly I didn’t have this sambhar recipe in my blog.It is a fool proof easy basic recipe which is a child’s play if folowed correctly.I usually make sambhar powder,the basic ingredient for this recipe at home.When Aveta Amber from Eastern Spices contacted me to write review for their products,I gladly acknowledged.This brahmin sambhar powder was in the parcel she sent me.I…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Bachelors' Recipes, Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

INSTANT MORKUZHAMBU/ BACHELORS RECIPES/KUZHAMBU VARIETIES

It is a favorite gravy,this Morkuzhambu.But this one does not involve the usual soaking of dals and the lengthy proceedure. This is an easy recipe which I learnt from my MIL who learnt it from her MIL.Secret family recipe.As I was scrolling in my blog,I realised I didn’t have this yogurt based recipe ,so I started preparing it instantly.Even bachelors who want to have morkuzhambu the easy way can go ahead with this.The other point to be noted here is that,even if you don’t have any veggie,still you can make this as I have made this with Manathakkali Vathal. You…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Rice Accompaniments, Thogayal/Podi, Traditional Recipes

KOTHAMALLI THOGAYAL/CORIANDER LEAVES THOGAYAL

Kothamalli is coriander leaves in tamil.Thogayal is a rice mix usually had with hot rice with sesame oil top.I have 2-3 thogayal recipes in my blog and kothamalli/coriander leaves powder recipe too.This one is tastes so fresh and green that you’ll simply love it.When you are bored making usual menu and want a simple meal,this is a perfect choice.It is so easy to make and with available ingredients at home,this can be made in a jiffy.The leaves you choose should be fresh and green and not yellow or dry.The easy and tasty recipe of kothamalli thogayal goes this way.. Notes

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Dry Curry, Rice Accompaniments

STUFFED BRINJAL CURRY

Brinjal or eggplant also known as aubergine is one veggie which can be used in many dishes,be it north or south indian as well in international cuisines such as italian too.But many specially kids hate it for no reason.I love to experiment in my kitchen with all veggies and thought of making this r

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Raita/Pachadi, Rice Accompaniments

DANGARMA PACHADI/URAD DAL FLOUR RAITA

One of the long forgotten raita or pachadi is this Urad Dal Flour raita/Dangarma Pachadi.A very easy to make recipe with very less ingredients and less time to prepare.My mother and MIL both make this and I have tasted this many a times during childhood days.I like raitas since they are creamy and good for stomach as they contain yogurt.This is a very authentic and old recipes which iam not sure how many people prepare this nowadays but you will be surprised by it’s taste and unique flavour.Even children will like this because of the nutty taste of the roasted…

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Authentic Brahmin Recipe, Kuzhambu Varieties, Rice Accompaniments, Traditional Recipes

ARACHUVITTA VATHAKUZHAMBU/KUZHAMBU VARIETIES

It was in a relative’s wedding lunch menu I tasted this arachuvitta vathakuzhambu.Needless to say it was tasty,but it was kind of thicker as a paste and when asked it what is was,the catering people told,it was a side dish for curd rice and it has some blended spices roasted and ground and added to the gravy.I did not have any idea of arachutta vathakuzhambu,I knew only arachuvitta sambhar.This one sounded unique and immediately after 2 days I tried it in my kitchen.I kept the gravy not too thick,as we wanted the gravy to go with rice.You may follow the…

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