Sambar (Bitter Gourd & Ground Spices) There is the simple Sambar (pronounced Saambaar) which has become such a popular dish all over India. Besides being a tasty, aromatic sauce/stew with vegetables, it is wonderfully healthy. Believe me, the “bitter gourd” loses almost all the bitterness when the process is completed. But this Sambar here is […]
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Category: Gravies, Sauces and Stews
Garlic Rasam with a Twist
Rasam means Essence. In the regular Rasam, the essence of cooked Dahl and some specific spices are used. In the Garlic Rasam, the essence comes from a few wonderful, aromatic spices fried and ground, and cooked with the flavor and goodness of Garlic. However, this Garlic Rasam recipe has a twist. The spicy paste has […]
Delightful Lemon Rasam
Delightful Lemon Rasam Rasam means Essence. Since the essence of the Dahl (lentil) alone is used, along with spices that are aromatic, this “soup”, “sauce” or “gravy” is refreshing, tasty, flavorful and healthy. The difference between this Lemon Rasam and the Regular Rasam is that some of the spices used are different, even though they […]
Cooking Mung Dahl
Cooking Mung Dahl Mung Dahl is a type of legume from India that can be found in Indian Stores. It is high on protein, it is low in calories, no fat and has its own nice, unique flavor and taste. It is good for you and it is delicious.
Spicy Buttermilk Gravy (More Kulambu)
Spicy Buttermilk Gravy (More Kulambu) The word pronounced “More” in Tamil means buttermilk. This recipe is for a gravy made with buttermilk, along with a special blend of spices. There are certain specific vegetables used for this gravy, and you can use just one of these vegetables or a combo. Other than the vegetable used […]
Onions in Tangy Sauce
Onions have great flavor, they are good for health and they add taste and aroma to any dish. This sauce or gravy or stew is typically used on a bed of white long grain or basmati rice. But this can also be used a condiment or side dish to any suitable main dish. Hover over […]
Yams in Tangy Sauce
Yams in Tangy Sauce Yams are supposed to be very healthy. If someone is diabetic, yams have a low glycemic value; not the sweet potatoes or others in the same family. But if you use sweet potatoes, this dish will taste just as great. I use this item with Rice or Dosa’s or Idli’s, like a […]
Sambar (Bitter Gourd, Radishes & Ground
Sambar (Bitter Gourd, Radishes & Ground Spices) There is the simple Sambar (pronounced Saambaar) which has become such a popular dish all over India. Besides being a tasty, aromatic sauce/stew with vegetables, it is wonderfully healthy. But this Sambar here is a sort of exotic, gourmet Sambar, if you will. You use unusual vegetables and […]
Spinach and Dahl Stew
Some dishes taste great but are not healthy, or they can be eaten only with either bread or rice. But this item tastes great, is very healthy, looks pretty and is versatile too. You can enjoy it with rice, roti’s, tortillas, or toasted bread slices. If only Popeye had known this recipe, he need not have […]
Sambar with Bell Peppers
Sambar with Bell Peppers Sambar, pronounced “Saambaar”, is an amazing Indian Stew, a Vegetarian Gravy. It is delicious to taste, colorful in appearance, healthy in quality, also aromatic and flavorful. Onions are the popular vegetables for Sambar. I like to use Bell Peppers (capsicum) quite often as an easy alternative and it adds its own unique […]
Indian Garlic Rasam
Rasam means Essence. In the regular Rasam, the essence of cooked Dahl and some specific spices are used. However, in this recipe, Indian Garlic Rasam, the essence comes from a few wonderful, aromatic spices fried and ground, and cooked with the flavor and goodness of Garlic. This item is healthy, delicious and easy to make. […]
Rasam – The Amazing Indian Soup or Sauce
Rasam means Essence. Since the essence of Toor Dhal alone is used, along with spices that are flavorful and contain medicinal properties, this “soup” or “sauce” is refreshing, tasty, flavorful and healthy. Apart from being used almost daily as part of a routine meal in South India, Rasam is widely used when someone is under […]
