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This is a flavorful  and tasty sambhar which is made out of freshly ground masala and veggies.It goes very well with rice as well as tiffin items such as idly,dosa and pongal.My mom has a tradition of making this sambhar on auspisious days and vratham days and uses toor dhal  to make this one for rice,moong dhal for tiffin sambhar.I used fresh drumsticks only it can be with mixed veggies too. Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Toor dhal 1/2cup Onion 1no.(medium size) Tomato 2no.(medium size) Drumstick(fresh) 2nos. Tamarind paste 11/2-2tsp Turmeric powder 1/2tsp Asafoetida a pinch Mustard seeds 1tsp Urad dhal 1tsp Cumin seeds 1/2tsp Curry leaves 1sprig Coriander leaves(chopped) to garnish Oil 2tbs Salt to taste To Roast and Grind Ingredient Quantity Red chilly 5-6nos. Coriander seeds 1tbs Channa dhal 2tsp Black pepper 6nos. Cumin seeds 1/2tsp Coconut(grated) 2tbs Method             ...

This is a flavorful  and tasty sambhar which is made out of freshly ground masala and veggies.It goes very well with rice as well as tiffin items such as idly,dosa and pongal.My mom has a tradition of making this sambhar on auspisious days and vratham days and uses toor dhal  to make this one for rice,moong dhal for tiffin sambhar.I used fresh drumsticks only it can be with mixed veggies too. Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Toor dhal 1/2cup Onion 1no.(medium size) Tomato 2no.(medium size) Drumstick(fresh) 2nos. Tamarind paste 11/2-2tsp Turmeric powder 1/2tsp Asafoetida a pinch Mustard seeds 1tsp Urad dhal 1tsp Cumin seeds 1/2tsp Curry leaves 1sprig Coriander leaves(chopped) to garnish Oil 2tbs Salt to taste To Roast and Grind Ingredient Quantity Red chilly 5-6nos. Coriander seeds 1tbs Channa dhal 2tsp Black pepper 6nos. Cumin seeds 1/2tsp Coconut(grated) 2tbs Method             ...

This is a spicy dry chicken preparation with the flavor of pepper,which goes very well with rasam and curd rice.Most of our Sunday's lunch would be either chicken or mutton.On one such day, I made this chicken and it was a big hit in my family.Since then I started making this one regularly in my kitchen and it is easier to make with less ingredients. Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Chicken(with bone) 1lb Onion 1no.(medium size) Tomato 1no.(medium size) Ginger&garlic paste 2tsp Chilly powder 1tsp Coriander powder 11/2tsp Garam masala powder 1/2tsp Turmeric powder 1/2tsp Black pepper 11/2tsp Fennel seeds(sombhu) 1/2tsp Curry leaves 1sprig Coriander leaves(chopped) to garnish Oil 2tbs Salt to taste Method                  Marinate the chicken with 1 tsp of Ginger&garlic paste,chilly powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder and salt for atleast 30 minutes.Keep oi...

This is a spicy dry chicken preparation with the flavor of pepper,which goes very well with rasam and curd rice.Most of our Sunday's lunch would be either chicken or mutton.On one such day, I made this chicken and it was a big hit in my family.Since then I started making this one regularly in my kitchen and it is easier to make with less ingredients. Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Chicken(with bone) 1lb Onion 1no.(medium size) Tomato 1no.(medium size) Ginger&garlic paste 2tsp Chilly powder 1tsp Coriander powder 11/2tsp Garam masala powder 1/2tsp Turmeric powder 1/2tsp Black pepper 11/2tsp Fennel seeds(sombhu) 1/2tsp Curry leaves 1sprig Coriander leaves(chopped) to garnish Oil 2tbs Salt to taste Method                  Marinate the chicken with 1 tsp of Ginger&garlic paste,chilly powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder and salt for atleast 30 minutes.Keep oi...

Yesterday evening it was raining here and I wanted to eat something crispy along with my tea.When I checked the fridge, to make something to eat ,okras were lying and suddenly I got an idea to make crispy pakodas with that.It can be made in a jiffy and it tastes heavenly and my son's favorite.I feel this a easy way to feed the vegetables to the kids. Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Okra(vendaikkai) 20nos. Besan(kadalai maavu) 4tbsp Rice flour 2tbsp Chilly powder 1/2tsp Turmeric powder a pinch Curry leaves 1sprig Salt to taste Oil for deep frying Method                Trim the top and bottom portion of the okra and cut them length wise.Add all the ingredients except oil and mix it well.Sprinkle some water if needed and keep it aside. Heat the oil in a pan and deep fry it till it becomes crispy. Serve it hot. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or a side dish for rice varieties. Keep the cut okra in...

Yesterday evening it was raining here and I wanted to eat something crispy along with my tea.When I checked the fridge, to make something to eat ,okras were lying and suddenly I got an idea to make crispy pakodas with that.It can be made in a jiffy and it tastes heavenly and my son's favorite.I feel this a easy way to feed the vegetables to the kids. Ingredients Ingredient Quantity Okra(vendaikkai) 20nos. Besan(kadalai maavu) 4tbsp Rice flour 2tbsp Chilly powder 1/2tsp Turmeric powder a pinch Curry leaves 1sprig Salt to taste Oil for deep frying Method                Trim the top and bottom portion of the okra and cut them length wise.Add all the ingredients except oil and mix it well.Sprinkle some water if needed and keep it aside. Heat the oil in a pan and deep fry it till it becomes crispy. Serve it hot. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or a side dish for rice varieties. Keep the cut okra in...