Category Basics

Tiffin Sambar – Idli Sambar (with toor dal)

June 20, 2016 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Basics, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  4 comments

Idli and sambar is the most wonderful combo for any South Indian. This Tiffin Sambar is a very good accompaniment for idli, dosa,pongal or even upma and khichdi. This version is made with toor dal. Sambar made with freshly ground sambar powder has a very unique flavour. I had posted this recipe long long ago, and am updating the pics now.

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Idli-Dosa Batter – How to make Idli-Dosa Batter

March 17, 2016 Basics, Breakfast/Dinner, Dosa Corner  11 comments

Making Idli-Dosa Batter at home is a very common job that I do almost every week. I have been receiving a lot of requests for this recipe. Especially, after I made a round up post of 15 Chutney Varieties on Facebook, people went really wild with me!!

This post had been lying in my drafts for a very long time .I wanted to make a video of grinding the batter to show the consistency in a better way and kept on postponing it. And now finally made it!!

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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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Tiffin Sambar With Moong Dal – Hotel Style

April 7, 2014 Bachelor Friendly Recipes, Basics, Side Dish for Idli/Dosa  8 comments

This Tiffin Sambar is the hotel style sambar that is served with idli, dosa, pongal, vadai…. I have already posted a tiffin sambar with toor dal earlier. This version is with moong dal – the typical hotel style one!! This is a super-hit at home.

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