Capsicum Raita/Capsicum Thayir pachadi

Capsicum also called as bell peppers, have been in existence for about 9000 years. This Capsicum raita/Capsicum Thayir pachadi is a tasty dish prepared by adding curd to fried capsicums.

Pineapple Rasam

Pineapple is a tasty fruit with high Vitamin C and Manganese content. Also Pineapple Rasam is a popular Rasam served in Marriages. 

Matar paneer

Matar paneer is a tasty Punjabi dish prepared as gravy by adding mutter (green peas) and paneer. 

Vazhaithandu thayir pachdi/Banana stem raita

Banana stem/ Plantain stem is a wonderful food with loads of nutrients and high fibre content. This Vazhaithandu thayir pachai is a tasty and healthy raita that goes well with Sambar rice. 

Mixed Veg Sabzi (In Sweet Corn Gravy)

This mixed veg subzi is cooked in Sweet corn gravy and has mild sweet taste. I have already posted the mixed veg subzi in onion tomato gravy.

Vendakkai Curry (With onion)

This Vendakkai/Ladies finger/Okra Onion curry is a tasty side dish for all Rice varieties.  I have already posted vendakkai curry (with out onion). Ladies finger is one of the veggie which is loved by all and also adding onion gives extra taste to the curry.

Cabbage Paruppu Usili

Cabbage paruppu usili is a tasty poriyal that goes well with Rice.

Arachuvitta Vengaya Sambar/Onion Sambar

Arachuvitta Onion sambar is a tasty sambar which goes well with Rice as well as with  Idli, Dosa and all tiffen items.  In this sambar, we are adding freshly ground sambar powder so it has rich aroma and great taste. This sambar powder is also called as "varutharacha sambar podi" means we are grinding this powder after roasting.

Rice rava upma with Green pigeon peas/Togarikalu akki tari uppittu/Arisi upma

Arisi upma/Akki tari uppittu/Rice rava upma is a common dish either for Breakfast or for Dinner in south Indian homes. 

Green pigeon peas korma/Togarikalu kurma/Tuvar lilva korma

Green pigeon peas is the fresh form of Toor dal (pigeon peas). The other names of this Green pigeon peas are Tuvar lilva and Togari kalu. 

Moong Sprouts Subzi

Green gram/Moong bean sprouts have high fiber content and offers many health benefits. This Moong  sprouts subzi is a tasty and healthy side dish for roti.

Rajma Masala (Method-2) (No Garlic)

Rajma/Red kidney beans masala is a popular dish in India. 

Panivaragu Neer Dosa

Neer dosa is one of an authentic Karnataka recipe. Neer is the word for water in Tulu and this Neer dosa is prepared using Rice. Here, I have replaced rice with Proso millet/ Pani varagu to prepare this recipe. The batter is easy to prepare and doesn't need any fermentation.

Peerkangai thogayal/Ridge gourd chutney

Peerkangai thogayal/Ridge gourd chutney goes well with Hot steaming rice as well as Idli and Dosas.

Sprouted green gram sundal/Pasi payaru sundal

Green gram also has another name as Mung bean/Moong bean. An Interesting note is that this English word Mung came from Tamil word Mungu...source wiki. 

Parangikai Thengai Kootu

Yellow pumpkin coconut kootu/Parangikai thengai kootu is a tasty kootu seasoned with coconut oil.  This yellow pumpkin is called parangikai in tamil also the white one called as poosanikai.

Poori payasam

When ever I make pooris, I will save some for this payasam as it is a tasty dessert. If you are bored of making regular payasam, try this poori payasam and I am sure you get loads of appreciation. If you are preparing for guests, you can prepare this dessert well in advance and refrigerate.

Easy Pineapple Rasam

Pineapple Rasam is a preferred one  in South Indian Marriages. Here is the  short cut method to make this pineapple rasam.

Poori masala/ Potato masala for Poori

Potato masala is a favourite combination for poori.  

Poori (easy method)

Poori masala is the most favourite food for all. But when you have guests coming in, you don't prefer making pooris as it eats up your time and cant make them in advance too. Try my easy method, see how quickly you make your pooris and enjoy your time with guests.

Vendakkai poriyal/Ladies finger curry

Vendakkai poriyal/Ladies finger curry goes well all rice varieties. This is an easy curry and loved by kids.

Chow Chow Thogayal

This Chow Chow thogayal/Chayote thogayal has mild sweet taste and goes well with Hot rice and pairs well with Dosa too.

Vendakka Thayir pachadi/Bhindi raita

Vendakka Thayir pachadi is a good combination for Sambar Rice. Crispy vendakkas are mixed with curd to make this tasty dish.

When I was surfing to find the origin of Okra/Lady's finger, it was interesting to find that it originated around Ethiopia and cultivated by Egyptians in 12th Century BC. The seeds of Lady's finger were toasted and ground, then used as a substitute for coffee.

Idli Upma/Idli Usili

This Idli upma/Idli usili is a tasty as well as easy to make breakfast. I am a great fan of this Idli usili which my mom makes the next day with left over idlis. 

Kadala Curry

Kadala Curry is the most sought side dish for Appam. This Kadala Curry is famous in Kerala Cuisine as well as Chettinadu Cuisine. In Kerala this curry is paired with Puttu for Breakfast. 

Mooli paratha/Radish Paratha

Mooli Paratha/ Radish paratha is a tasty and healthy paratha. Do you know the colour of first radish and how the word Radish came??? First appeared Radish was Black in colour and this Radish word came from the Latin word Radix which means Root ...Interesting isn't it?

 Another interesting fact from History is that Radish is being fed to Egyptians building Pyramids. 

Tomato Rice/Thakkali sadam

Tomato rice/Thakali Sadam is easy to make and tasty as well. Onion raita is a best combination for this Rice. When I get bored of making sambar or rasams, I switch to variety rice for a change. These variety rice are not only tasty but also saves our time spent in kitchen.

If you check out the health benefits of tomato, it is good for our Eyesight and Heart.