Millet sweet pongal was in my to-do list for a long time. I used Kodo millet for this sweet pongal. Kodo millet is known as Varagu in Tamil, Kodon in Hindi, Arikelu in Telugu and Haarka in Kannada. I don't have traditional pongal paanai, so I am using pressure cooker for preparing pongal. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing south Indian Kodo Millet Sweet Pongal | Varagu Arisi Sakkarai Pongal.
Broad beans are rich source of proteins and fibers It is known as Avarakkai in Tamil and Chikkudukkai in Telugu. Avarakkai poriyal is a easy, quick and healthy stir fry. It is served as a side dish to Rice. Especially it goes well with rasam and rice. This stir fry can be prepared within 15 mins. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Broad beans Stir Fry - Avarakkai Poriyal.
Sambar is a popular recipe from South India. It is served as a side dish to Rice. It is also served with vadai, pongal, Idli and Dosa. It has its origin in Tanjore Maratha's Kitchen. Lot of variation exists for preparing this sambar. Some people prepare sambar with only some dry powders and tamarind. Sambar in Karnataka side will be sweeter. The below tasty sambar recipe is from Coimbatore, we grind the spices, and add toor dal,tamarind and variety of vegetables. Our Sambar will be thicker in consistency and goes well with rice, vadai, pongal, Idli and dosa. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Mixed Vegetable Sambar.
Coconut Chutney or thengai chutney is a South Indian dip prepared as a side dish for Idli, Dosa, Pongal and Rice. It is also served as a side dish to fritters and some south Indian snacks. Coconut chutney can be prepared in many ways. I have explained below 7 different types of coconut chutney prepared in South India. Coconut chutney can be prepared within 10 mins. Check below for all the variations of Coconut Chutney | Thengai Chutney.
Idli is a healthy, oil-free, traditional South Indian breakfast. Rice is staple grain of South India. Idli is prepared with Rice and Urad dal. Idli is also called as Rice Cake. The secret behind soft Idli lies in making of Idli batter. Idli batter prepared with right ingredients, grinded to soft texture with enough water and proper fermentation plays a key role in making soft Idli. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian traditional breakfast Idli.
