THATTA PAYIR AVARAIKAI KUZHUMBU | Cow peas with Broad Beans

THATTA PAYIR AVARAIKAI KUZHUMBU | Cow peas with Broad Beans |Karamani / Black-eyed Pea Puli Kuzhambu – Step by step pictured procedure Cow peas are also known as black eyed peas or black eyed beans. It is also known as karamani or Thatta payir in tamil and lobia in Hindi. This kuzhambu has a gravy consistency which pairs well with Ragi Kali or Kambu kali … Continue reading THATTA PAYIR AVARAIKAI KUZHUMBU | Cow peas with Broad Beans

FISH KUZHAMBU – Tamarind Fish Curry

FISH KUZHAMBU – Tamarind Fish Curry / Meen Kuzhambu / South Indian Fish Curry Meen kuzhambu is a famous South Indian Fish curry using tamarind. Always make sure you prepare this curry at least 2 hours before serving. The resting helps the fish to absorb the spices well. Any fish goes well for this recipe. I am using Red Snapper (Sangara / Shankara Fish). Adding … Continue reading FISH KUZHAMBU – Tamarind Fish Curry

KATHIRIKAI PULI KUZHAMBU – Brinjal Curry

KATHIRIKAI PULI KUZHAMBU – Brinjal(Eggplant) Curry Kathirikai Puli kuzhambu is a tasty South Indian curry which is served with rice. This is spicy and more flavourful kuzhambu recipe. Usually this recipe is made using small sized whole brinjals with slits in between. But today I am using large brinjals and cut those into 4 halves. Check here for other South Indian Kuzhambu Varieties Bittergourd Kuzhambu, … Continue reading KATHIRIKAI PULI KUZHAMBU – Brinjal Curry

BITTER GOURD KUZHAMBU – Pavakkai Puli Kuzhambu

BITTER GOURD KUZHAMBU – Pavakkai(Paagarkai) Puli Kuzhambu Bitter gourd is one of the traditional South Indian vegetable. Many people avoid bitter gourd due to its bitterness. But, if cooked properly it is one of the delicious vegetable. Bitterness is one of the six tastes(Sweet, Sour, Bitter, Salty, Pungent, Astringent). It is essential to add all the six tastes often in our regular menu. SERVING SUGGESTION : … Continue reading BITTER GOURD KUZHAMBU – Pavakkai Puli Kuzhambu

PEPPER GARLIC KUZHAMBU – Milagu Poondu Kuzhambu

PEPPER GARLIC KUZHAMBU Pepper garlic kuzhambu is very aromatic and tasty recipe. It has lot of health benefits, since we are adding whole spices, fresh curry leaves and garlic. When somebody in our house got cold or cough, we prepare this recipe. SERVING SUGGESTION : Serve with hot steamed rice with appalam / kootu as a side. AUTHOR : Dimple             … Continue reading PEPPER GARLIC KUZHAMBU – Milagu Poondu Kuzhambu