Kadhi is a yogurt based dish from India. Chickpea flour is usually added in the preparation of Kadhi in North India. I have replaced chickpea flour with chana dal | Kadalai paruppu. Also added shredded coconut to this Kadhi. It can be served with rice or roti. Use sour home-made curd for preparing Kadhi. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Indian Gravy Vendakkai Kadhi | Okra Kadhi.
Dahi Vada is a popular Indian Chaat prepared by soaking cooked vada in yogurt | Curd. Dahi vada is also known as Dahi Bhalla, Doi Bora, Dahi Bara. Deep fried urad dal vada are first soaked in water, then transferred to yogurt. Various topping like carrot, coriander leaves, sev, cumin powder, chilli powder are used to give more flavour and taste. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing North Indian style Dahi Vada.
Thayir Kuzhambu is a South Indian gravy prepared with curd | yogurt as main ingredient. This Kuzhambu can be prepared within 10 mins and can be served as a side dish to rice. Enjoy this easy and quick Kuzhambu with Cauliflower poriyal or Spicy potato Fry.Key to this tasty kuzhambu is using of freshly chopped ginger and garlic.Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Thayir Kuzhambu.
Boondi Raita is a yogurt based accompaniment mixed with fried besan flour balls. Boondi is prepared from besan flour. Boondi is easily available in lot of Indian groceries. I have already posted boondi recipe. Boondi Raita. is usually served as a side dish to Pulao, Biryani and Indian breads. Other raita's you might be interested are Carrot Raita, Onion Raita, Okra Raita and Mint coriander Raita. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Boondi Raita.
Vermicelli is a kind of pasta used extensively in India. It is known as Semiya in Tamil. Lot of recipes are prepared using semiya in South India. I have already posted Semiya payasam, semiya upma and green peas semiya. Thayir Semiya is a South Indian Breakfast / tiffin recipe. Thayir means curd/ yogurt in tamil. It is a feast for curd lovers. We can eat this curd semiya with lemon or mango pickle. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Curd Semiya.
Mint Coriander Raita is a yogurt based accompaniment. It is usually served as a side dish to Pulav, biryani or with Indian starters. It is more refreshing and quick dish and goes well with Biryani especially . Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing Pudina Kothamalli Thayir Pachadi
Vendakkai Thayir Pachadi is Lady's finger yogurt gravy. Lady's finger is rich in dietary fibres, minerals and vitamins. It is a low calorie vegetable and one of the suggested vegetable for weight reduction. This Okra raita is an easy and quick rice side dish recipe. Please check below for step by step instructions and pictures for preparing South Indian Vendakkai Thayir Pachadi.
Curd rice | Thayir Sadham is an easy and quick Lunch box recipe. South Indian meal always get completed by in taking curd with rice. Enjoy this curd rice with lemon pickle or mango pickle. Curd rice is one of my favourite and comforting food all the time. I can eat curd rice at any time of the day. Please check below for detailed step by step instructions and pictures for making South Indian Thayir sadham | Curd rice.
Onion pachadi is a easy and quick Indian Yogurt dip. It is prepared as a side dish to Pulao or Briyani. Please check below for detailed steps for making Onion Raita.
Carrot pachadi is a easy and quick Indian Yogurt dip. It is prepared as a side dish to Rice. Please check below for detailed steps for making Carrot Raita.
