Kovakkai Curry or Kovakkai Poriyal Recipe - A quick and easy side dish with kovakkai that goes very well with both rice and chappathis. Kovakkai is known as Dondakaya in Telugu, Tendli or Kheera in Hindi and Gherkins or Ivy Gourd in English and is a very versatile veggie to be used in day to day cooking.... The post Kovakkai (Tindora/Dondakaya) Curry RecipeSouth Indian Side Dish Recipes appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

Chettinad Kalyana Vathal Kulambu Recipe with stepwise photos & video. An authentic, aromatic & tongue-tickling kulambu from the Chettinad cuisine that is served at their wedding luncheons. This makes a sumptuous lunch spread when served along with Paruppu rasam, kathirikkai chops, Chettinad vazhakkai kurma & Potato roast. This Chettinad Kulambu will always hold a special... The post Chettinad Kalyana Vathal Kulambu Recipe appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

Kathirikai Verkadalai Kulambu Recipe with video and step by step pictures. Typical tangy south Indian gravy that is commonly known as puli kulambu using brinjal and peanuts that is served along with rice for lunch. I never came across peanuts being used in a kulambu before my marriage. We use it for making chutney, sundal... The post Kathirikai Verkadalai Kulambu Recipe + Video appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

7 Kari Kootu is a special neivedhyam recipe that's made on Pongal and Thiruvadhirai. Since its made using 7 vegetables its called as "Ezhu Kari Kootu". Its a medley of vegetables based on a creamy coconut based sauce that's flavorful and very mildly spiced. Since its made as a neivedhyam this recipes does not have... The post 7 Kari Kootu - Thiruvadhirai Kootu Recipe appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

Pudina Rice Recipe or Mint Pulao with stepwise photos and video. This is an easy to make one pot meal that is perfect to pack for lunch boxes for both kids and adults along with a simple raita. Pudina pulao is not only easy to make but its also very flavorful and aromatic. Packing for lunch... The post Pudina Rice Recipe or Mint Pulao with Video appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

Pudina thogayal recipe with step by step pictures. This Pudina thogayal is easy to make and is flavorful and aromatic that can be eaten both with rice and also as a side dish with idli or dosa. This thogayal is frequently made at home as all of us at home are big time lovers of... The post Pudina Thogayal RecipeMint Thogayal appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

Before I begin today’s post I would like to convey my heart felt thanks to all my friends, readers and fans who helped Tickling Palates Facebook Page cross the magic 1000 likes a week ago. Drumstick leaves aka Murungaikeerai in tamil is my favorite greens to consume at any time of the day.  I have... The post Murungakeerai Poriyal / Stir Fried Drumstick Leaves appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

Plain Salna is a South Indian curry that is aromatic, rich in flavour and tastes mildly spicy. We particularly favour parotta dipped in the rich and creamy salna for dinner indulgences. If you prefer an easy process, this vegan salna is tailored for you as it has been prepared in the pressure cooker. I have... The post Plain Salna in Pressure Cooker - Empty Salna Recipe appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

Potato Podi Curry Recipe with Video. A spicy and dry side dish made using baby potatoes or regular potatoes that is usually served with rice across South India. This is a no onion, no garlic recipe that comes together in no time at all. We love to make this with baby potatoes though as it... The post Potato Podi Curry - Baby Potato Curry appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more

Neer Mor is a popular drink of South India made during the hot summers and as an offering to Lord Ram during Ram Navami, a Hindu festival. Neer mor as it is called in Tamilnadu also goes by Sambaram in Malayalam and Majjiga in Telugu. You can call this a South Indian version of the... The post Neer Mor - Sambaram - Majjiga appeared first on Tickling Palates ..read more