Category Kuzhambu Varieties

Sambar Recipe – Drumstick Sambar

May 30, 2014 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Basics, Kuzhambu Varieties, Pongal Recipes, Tamil New Year Recipes  5 comments

Sambar is one of the most essential/common dish in any South Indian household. I have posted a couple of tiffin sambar varieties earlier. This drumstick sambar is for rice. I know there is nothing new in a sambar recipe, but I would like to have a collection of basic recipes too, especially for beginners. Made with homemade sambar powder, this drumstick sambar is the most comforting meal!!

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Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu

May 13, 2014 Aubergine/Brinjal, Kuzhambu Varieties  6 comments

Ennai Kathirikkai is a flavorful kuzhambu variety made with baby brinjals in a spicy, tangy gravy. This version is without any stuffing & very easy to make. Goes well with steamed rice & papad. I would love to have this with biryani. Honestly myself & chotu can have this with anything & everything…

Now to the recipe…

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Arachuvitta Vathakuzhambu – Vathakuzhambu

February 20, 2014 Kuzhambu Varieties  4 comments

Vathakuzhambu is our family favourite. This arachuvitta vathakuzhambu is a very easy, flavourful kuzhambu with freshly ground spices and the goodness of manathakkali vathal (black nightshade/wonder berry). Its divine when served with hot steamed rice along with a dollop of gingely oil. The best combo would be with curd rice 🙂 My personal favourite is this Mochai Kuzhambu.

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Keerai Sambar – How to make Keerai Sambar

January 21, 2014 Keerai/Spinach, Kuzhambu Varieties  4 comments

Keerai Sambar is a simple and quick sambar variety for rice. I love all kinds of spinach/keerai. Its very healthy and a good source of iron. U can use any type of spinach including fresh methi leaves (Vendhaya Keerai).. All u need to do is to dump all the ingredients into a cooker and add some tempering and fried onions once its cooked. Keerai Sambar would be ready.

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Poondu Kuzhambu – Kuzhambu Varieties

December 26, 2013 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Kuzhambu Varieties  No comments

This poondu kuzhambu is an all time favourite in my family. There are many versions of poondu kuzhambu and this is an easy one without coconut or any grinding. This stores well making it an ideal recipe for bachelors and working women.(See tips) Do try my Puzhi Kuzhambu recipe too.

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Puzhi Kuzhambu – Puli Kuzhambu

November 21, 2013 Kuzhambu Varieties, Tirunelveli Style Recipes  2 comments

Puzhi Kuzhambu is one traditional recipe that we make quite often at home. It goes well with steamed rice and some kootu variety.  For some reasons it tastes best the next day. This stores well outside for 2-3 days and for a week if refrigerated. This Poondu Kuzhambu is a varation to this Kuzhambu.

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