Sambar, Rasam and Kuzhambu - My Cooking Journey

Vendhaya Keerai Sambar | Methi Leaves Sambar

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 19:06:17 +0000

Vendhaya keerai sambar is one of the most aromatic sambar recipes made with fresh methi leaves. The flavor and aroma of the methi leaf in the sambar are very tempting and taste delicious with rice or as a side for idli and dosai. Amma made the best-tasting sambars. Especially sambar recipes like this where we...

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Mullangi Vatha Kuzhambu | Radish Kuzhambu

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:55:50 +0000

Vatha Kuazhambu has to be the most beloved recipe in our family and this Mullangi Vatha Kuzhambu tops the list. My mother made the best Vatha kuzhambu in the whole world. Growing up vatha kuzhambu made with radish used to be my favorite and now it is the same with my boys. Anytime, I ask...

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Milagu Jeera Rasam | Pepper And Cumin Rasam

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 05:36:00 +0000

Milagu Jeera Rasam or commonly just called as Jeera rasam or milagu rasam is a wonderful rasam to sip on when experiencing minor cold symptoms. The pepper and cumin in the rasam acts as a soothing relief. This pepper and cumin rasam mixed with hot rice and some ghee is something I grew up on....

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Kathirikai Rasavangi | Brinjal Rasavangi

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 14:55:00 +0000

Kathirikai Rasavangi or Brinjal Rasavangi is a very popular sambar / kootu or pitlai made in South Indian households. I love eggplant and this is one of my favorite to make. I love sambar recipes that are made with a lot of vegetables. Every time I make sambar, I add tons of vegetables in sambar...

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Vengayam Thakkali Gothsu | Onion and Tomato Gotsu

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 02:40:06 +0000

If you are looking for the best side dish for Pongal or Idli / dosai, look no further than this simple onion and tomato gotsu. This Vengayam thakkali gothsu is the easiest ever side dish and is ready in under 20 minutes. All we need is the basic pantry ingredients to make this delicious side...

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Pavakkai Pitlai | Bitter gourd Pitlai

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 22:02:00 +0000

Pavakkai Pitlai is a delicious sambhar from the South Indian region made exclusively with Bitter gourd. I have added chickpeas for added texture and flavor. This is a wonderful Vegan stew / kootu made with bitter gourd and served with rice. Did I just hear you say, I don’t like bitter gourd? Think again… Yes,...

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Chettinad Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu | Spicy Stew with Lentil Balls

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Wed, 15 Jan 2020 03:14:59 +0000

Taste the perfect blend of tangy and spicy in this delicious Chettinad Style Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu. Pairs perfectly well with rice. For the third day of BM, I have a beautiful Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu from the Chettinad region. I am a big fan of Chettinadu cuisine and absolutely love the spicy and flavorful ingredients that...

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Kongu Thakkali Kuzhambu | Vegan Tomato Curry

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 17:42:11 +0000

Kongu Thakkali Kuzhambu is a delicious and simple side dish for idli and dosai which has the right balance of spicy and tangy. This Tomato Curry is also Vegan. It is so exciting to be back again with my BM group after what seems like an eternity. I have been focusing quite a bit on...

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Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu | Lentil Dumplings In Buttermilk Stew

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:37:00 +0000

A delicious South Indian special Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu is perfect for the weekend Lunch. Pair it with some steaming hot rice and enjoy. Paruppu Urundai Mor Kuzhambu is my husband’s all time favorite. Any day this Paruppu Urundai Mor Kulambu would be his first choice for lunch/dinner. The paruppu Urundai in the kuzhambu is...

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Arachuvitta Vathal Kuzhambu With Sundakkai And Drumstick

Sandhya Ramakrishnan — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 18:41:54 +0000

Arachuvitta Vathal Kuzhambu with Sundakkai and Drumstick is a flavorful gravy made that is a South Indian specialty and is perfect for the weekend lunch spread. Vathal Kuzhambu is my comfort food! Luckily my boys have taken over me and they would eat Vathal Kuzhambu every day of the week. I loved my Mother's Vathal...

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