Sambar – Rasam
Sambar / Kuzhambu, Rasam and Gravies from South India
Tomato Rasam
Most popular variety of Rasam soup. Easy to prepare, Tomato Rasam plus Rice combination can make one happy meal for a South Indian family
Majjige Huli or Moru Kuzhambu or Buttermilk Sambar
The well known Majjige Huli or Moru Kuzhambu is a family favorite. When you desire a change from the regular spicy Rasam/Sambar, Buttermilk Sambar is your choice. Has many varieties based on vegetable(s) used and I will try to provide a recipe which is a little common to these various types of Majjige Huli or [...]
Palak or Spinach Tambli or Tambuli
You can prepare lots of dishes from Spinach, like Sambar, Palak Paneer, Palak Paratha and also snacks like Bonda, Pakoda etc. Tambli is quite popular in South Karnataka. Palak or Spinach has lots of Iron and Calcium content and hence good for health. It helps to reduce heat and hence beneficial during summer season. The [...]
Lemon Rasam or Sappe Saaru
Lemon Rasam Ingredients: Moong Dal / Mung Beans – 1/2 cup Haldi / Turmeric Powder – 2 pinches Green Chillies – 3-4 slit length-wise Chopped Ginger – 1 small piece Curry leaves Coriander leaves / Cilantro Salt Lemon Juice – 1 tsp How To Make: Wash Moong Dal. Add a pinch of Haldi with water [...]
Radish Sambar or Mullangi Sambar
Radish Sambar or Mullangi Sambar Ingredients : White Radish or Mullangi or Mooli – 1 piece Toor Dal or Pigeon Pea – 1/4 cup Coconut Grated – 1/2 cup Turmeric Powder – 2 pinch Sambar Powder – 1-1/4 tsp Tamarind Paste – 1/4 tsp Jaggery – 1/4 tsp Salt Curry leaves – 5-6 Coriander leaves [...]
Bitter Gourd Gravy or Hagalakai Gojju
Bitter Gourd Curry Ingredients: Bitter Gourd – 2 Tamarind Paste – 1/2 Cup Jaggery – 2 Tbsp Salt Curry Leaves Mustard Seeds Oil – 1 Tbsp Sambar Powder – 1 and 1/2 tsp Coconut grated – 1/2 cup How To Make: Wash and split open the Bitter Gourd with a knife to remove the seeds. [...]