Here is my delicious karuvadam vathal kuzhambu recipe with homemade kuzhambu vadagam/sun-dried lentil fryums. Learn how to make it this Tamil Nadu special vatha kuzhambu with detailed step-wise pictures. So what’s vathal kuzhambu? It’s a tangy and spicy tamarind-based gravy usually made with sun-dried vegetables or berries known as “vathal.” This dish is a staple... Read More The post Karuvadam Vathal Kuzhambu | Karuvadam Kuzhambu appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

Kuzhambu vadam, also called vadagam, vathal, or karuvadam, are sun-dried, spiced balls crafted from a blend of black-eyed peas, ashgourd, urad dal, spices, and other ingredients. Here is our family recipe with detailed step-by-step pictures. Kuzhambu vadam is a traditional South Indian dish, specifically from Tamil Nadu, used to enhance the flavor of various kuzhambu... Read More The post Karuvadagam | Karuvadam | Kuzhambu Vadagam appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

Kollu kadaiyal – A flavorful and nutritious curry made with horsegram, cherished in the Kongu region of Tamil Nadu! Learn how to make this regional delicacy with detailed step-wise pictures. Kongu cuisine Tamilnadu, the Indian state, has various regional cuisines, and kongu nadu is one among them. Situated in the western part of Tamil Nadu,... Read More The post Kongu Nadu Kollu Kadaiyal | Horsegram Lentil Curry appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

Beetroot and potato curry with the goodness of coconut milk and cannellini beans made in Instant Pot! Serve with rice or grain of your choice for a complete meal.  If you want to whip up a simple, delicious, and wholesome meal, this beetroot and potato curry is for you. Inspired by the “Traditional Me” Sri Lankan YouTube... Read More The post Beetroot & Potato Curry appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

Pulikachal / tamarind rice paste – A zesty South Indian condiment bursting with tangy tamarind and aromatic spices! Learn how to make tamarind rice paste with detailed step-wise pictures. Enjoy the flavorsome journey of making and relishing this traditional South Indian delicacy! Tamarind rice – a popular “variety rice” recipe Tangy and spicy puliyodharai, aka... Read More The post Pulikachal | Tamarind Rice Paste | Puliyodharai Gojju appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

Learn how to make simple yet delicious South Indian-style steamed beets stir fry, aka beetroot poriyal, with detailed stepwise pictures.  Beetroot poriyal or stir fry is a simple rice accompaniment prepared by steaming the vegetable and tempering it with mustard seeds, urad dal, chana dal, red chilies, and coconut. Oh yeah, and I forgot there is one... Read More The post Beetroot Poriyal | South Indian style Beetroot Stir-fry appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

Here is a festive thali spread with delicious South-Indian delicacies I prepared recently for the Ugadi Festival. I have shared how we make the festive spread back home, and I have replicated all the recipes here. No wonder it is close to my heart. I love cooking elaborate, full-course South Indian meals. I have shared... Read More The post Ugadi Thali appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

This mildly sweet beetroot kichadi / beets-yogurt relish (not to be confused with upma kichadi or North Indian-style kichadi) is a vibrant, healthy, and easy-to-make yogurt relish that is a must for Onam Sadya feasts. Check out how I prepared it with beets! Kichadi and pachadi form an integral part of Kerala sadya thali. You can find... Read More The post Beetroot Kichadi | Onam Sadya Recipe appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

Mysore Rasam is a South Indian specialty thin lentil soup with freshly ground spices. This flavorful rasam recipe can be enjoyed as a soup or with rice and curries. Rasam is an integral part of South Indian cuisine; you can find different varieties across the South Indian states. It is a thin tamarind-based soup with... Read More The post Mysore Rasam appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more

Spicy and lip-smacking chutney prepared with coriander seeds! This chutney, also known as malli chutney dhaniya chutney or kothamalli vidhai chutney, is very versatile, and you can pair this with rice or tiffin items like idli or dosa.  In Tamil cuisine, many chutney recipes pair well with rice, like kollu/horse gram chutney, ginger chutney, and... Read More The post Coriander Seeds | Dhaniya Chutney appeared first on Vidhya’s Vegetarian Kitchen ..read more