Potato is a very popular vegetable in a vegetarian diet. The most liked potato recipes involve roasting them to a good, golden brown – crispy on the outside and soft inside – epitome of deliciousness !
Category: Tamil Cuisine
Pattani Varuval
A quick, easy to make and a complete surprise, this simple green peas stir fry recipe is unique and absolutely delicious! Makes for a great snack or accompaniment to any meal.A must try I’d say! Read on for variations as well.
Rava Kesari
An easy and quick to make dessert that is highly popular all across India, is known by many names, Rava Kesari in Tamil can be an addictive indulgence ! Very few ingredients come together deliciously in this dessert. A classic recipe that is made in millions of kitchens as a sign of celebration and joy!
Methi Mung Dal
Fenugreek greens/leaves are an integral part of the Indian cooking just like the moringa leaves. This easy recipe combines the fragrant mung dal and the methi in a simple yet delicious dal/curry. Makes a great side for roti, naan,rice, quinoa, etc.,.
Vazhakkai Fry
Green plantains, steamed fork tender, tossed in aromatic coconut oil, mildly spiced makes for a great accompaniment to any meal. Shallow frying helps reduce oil use and yet make it perfectly crispy. A must try recipe !
Coconut Rice
Cooked rice tossed in an aromatic blend of shredded coconut, a classic south Indian tempering, added cashews for that extra crunch and flavor, makes for a great vegan, gluten free meal. Serve it with any curry of choice or a simple raita for a scrumptious meal!
Yellow Peas Sundal
Dried whole yellow peas, that are soake dovernight, cooked and then tossed in this absolutely delicious mix of coconut, chili and cilantro ……Pattaani Sundal…a vegan warm peas salad…delicious and nutritious !
Kadalai Paruppu Sundal
Split Bengal Gram dal / Kadalai Paruppu / tossed in a tempering that is classic South indian, with the fragrance of coconut oil and freshly grated coconut makes for a delicious sundal/ warm salad!
Chow Chow Kootu
A simple and delicious South Indian version of a dal. Chayote squash and yellow mung dal come together beautifully in this curry/dal and make for a great accompaniment for rice, roti or any carb of choice. Read on for variation in this recipe.
Peerkangai Thogayal
Ridge Gourd is a vegetable that is squash like in texture and easily absorbs flavors of the spices. This chutney uses spices typical to the Tamil Cuisine, but use any spices of choice and customize it to suit your taste!
