Pudalangai Poriyal is a classic dry vegetable dish from Tamil Nadu cuisine. Fresh snake gourds (pudalangai) are tossed with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and aromatic spices to create a flavorful,…
Pavakkai Pitlai, also known as Bitter Gourd Black-Eyed Peas Sambar, is a traditional and authentic South Indian sambar variety made with vegetables and legumes. What is pitlai Ok, what is pitlai? It’s a South Indian stew that is more like a sambar variety...
Bottle Gourd Burfi is a traditional Indian fudge-like sweet made with grated bottle gourd, coconut, spices, and nuts. This unassuming veggie is transformed into a heavenly treat that’s sure to…
Nalagri Sambar or Nalagri Huli is a traditional Hebbar Iyengar Sambar made with Black Eyed Peas, Tuvar Dal, and Ash Gourd. This delicious Sambar is savoured with rice and papad. The post Nalagri Huli | Sambar with Cow Peas & Ash Gourd appeared first on...
Fas Kitchen What is Bottle Gourd Bottle gourd, also known as Lagenaria siceraria, is one of those vegetables that doesn’t get as much love as it should, but it totally deserves a spot in your kitchen. Growing up, my mom used to make all sorts of dishes...
Fas Kitchen What is Bitter Melon Bitter melon is this unique vegetable that’s, well, pretty bitter, as the name suggests. It’s also called bitter gourd, and it looks kinda like a wrinkly cucumber. It grows in tropical regions like Asia, Africa, and the...
Here is a simple South-Indian crispy bitter gourd stir-fry recipe that’s a perfect side dish for rice-based dishes! Check out how to make this simple pavakkai fry in a cast-iron pan with detailed step-wise pictures. We call bitter gourd “pavakkai” in Tamil...
Preparation: 10 min - Cooking: 20 min This is my second version of Kovakkai kuzhambu recipe. Long back I have shared an Ivy gourd gravy for rice which is like masala kuzhambu. After that I tried this easy, one pot Kovakkai kara kulambu (Tindora gravy for rice) yesterday for our lunch. It came...