Val Beans is also Known as Lima beans, butter beans, field beans. It is referred to as Mochai in Tamil. Val beans are rich in essential vitamins and various minerals. It is rich in protein and fibers. Mochai and Brinjal (Egg plant) Kuzhambu is a spicy tangy gravy prepared as a side dish to Rice. My mom prepares this Brinjal Mochai Kuzhambu for Pongal Festival. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Kathirikkai Mochai Kuzhambu | Brinjal Mochai Kuzhambu.
Kadambam refers to mixture of different things. Kadamba kuzhambu is a mixed vegetable gravy. It is served in Kovil / temples as prasadam. Onions, Garlic and Tomato are not added to this Kuzhambu. Brinjal, Okra, Pumpkin, Ridge gourd, Carrot, Broad beans, Raw Banana, Potato, Sweet Potato, Yam are the vegetables that can be added to this Kuzhambu. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Authentic South Indian Kadamba Kuzhambu.
Brinjal or Eggplant is known as Kathirikkai in tamil, Vankaya in telugu and baingan in hindi. Brinjal is a low calorie vegetable rich in fibres, vitamins, manganese, iron, copper, potassium and anthocyanins. Choose eggplants that are firm, bright coloured and heavy. Avoid brinjals with cuts, wrinkles and bruises. My favourite brinjal recipes are Vangi bath, kathirikkai chutney and ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Kathirikkai Poriyal.
Vangi bath is a South Indian rice recipe with Brinjal / Eggplant as main ingredient. Brinjal will be always there in my grocery list. I prepare lot of recipes with brinjal. My favourite recipes are kathirikkai chutney and ennai kathirikkai kuzhambu. Coming to Vangi bath, it is an easy and tasty lunch box recipe. No need for any side dish. The spiciness in this rice itself is self sufficient. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Vangi bath | Brinjal Rice.
This South Indian Egg plant Potato dry curry is prepared as a side dish to Rice.Potato chunks blended with eggplant using Indian spices.A treat for Brinjal Lovers.Kathirikkai Urulai Kizhangu Poriyal tastes good with curd rice. Please check below for easy and quick Egg plant potato Stir fry
This South Indian gravy is prepared by cooking brinjal and brown chana dal in tamarind gravy. It can be served as a side dish to Rice. It also goes well with Idli and Dosa.Below are the steps explained for easy and tasty Kathirikkai Kadalai Kuzhambu.
Tomato Egg plant Dip is a south Indian side dish prepared mainly for Idli and Dosa. Tomato and Egg plant blend together and gives a unique taste to the recipe.Check below for the detailed step-wise instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Egg plant Tomato Chutney - Kathirikkai Thakkali chutney.
Spicy Egg plant chutney is a south Indian side dish prepared mainly for Dosa and Rice. Brinjal is widely used in South Indian kitchen. It is known as Kathirikkai in tamil and Vankaya in telugu. This Kathirikkai thuvaiyal tastes good with curd rice or sambar rice.Freshly ground masala adds more flavour to the recipe. Please check below for the detailed step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Spicy South Indian Kathirikkai chutney.
Brinjal is called as Kathirikkai in tamil, Vanakaya in telugu and Baigan in hindi. It is one of the common vegetable in Indian Kitchen. There are two ways of preparing this Brinjal Curry. One method is stuffing the masala in cross-cut brinjal and frying it. The second method is frying the lengthwise cut brinjal in gingelly Oil and adding spices to it. The second method is more easier. Please check below for step by step instructions and picture for preparing easy and tasty Ennai Kathirikkai Kuzhambu.
Varuthu aracha sambar is an excellent side dish for Rice. It is a perfect side dish for Idly and Dosa. This mixed vegetable aracha hotel Sambar is a recipe of Tamil Nadu. You can get this sambar in big chains of hotels in coimbatore. We can use any combination of recommended vegetables. The fried and ground coriander seeds gives a good aroma and makes tasty Sambar.
Varuthu aracha sambar is an excellent side dish for Rice. It is a perfect side dish for Idly and Dosa. This mixed vegetable aracha hotel Sambar is a recipe of Tamil Nadu. You can get this sambar in big chains of hotels in coimbatore. We can use any combination of recommended vegetables. The fried and ground coriander seeds gives a good aroma and makes tasty Sambar. 
