Masala dosa with potato filling, sambar, tomato chutney, mint coconut chammanthi & coffee, is truly a South Indian delicacy… Masala dosa is a popular breakfast or brunch dish in South India and is also enjoyed in other parts of the country and around the world. It is a delicious and satisfying meal that is rich in flavor and nutrition. Masala dosa is a...
Sambar, a popular vegetarian curry made in the Instant Pot… In Sadya, sambar is served as the second course along with rice. Sharing the recipe for making Sambar in the Instant Pot. Cooking Video Instant Pot Sambar- South Indian Lentil & Mixed veggies Curry- Instant Pot Kerala Sadya Recipe Print Prep time 15 mins Cook time 30 mins...
Flavorful and delicious Chana Dal and Tomato Sambar made in the Instant Pot… Sambar is a popular South Indian vegetarian curry served with rice, dosa, idli, etc. It’s made with cooked lentil and mixed veggies, seasoned with aromatic spices and tamarind extract is added that imparts the slightly tangy taste. There are several variations of the Sambar recipe....
Tomato Sambar made in the Instant Pot… Sambar is a popular South Indian vegetarian gravy based dish that’s served along with dosa, idli, rice etc. The authentic sambar is made with mixed veggies and toor or tuvar dal. There are literally n number of variations for making sambar. Grated coconut is roasted along with whole spices and made into a paste and...
Chettinad style sambar, yet another South Indian vegetarian delicacy… Chettinad cuisine is popular in Tamil Nadu, they are known for using a variety of fresh and roasted spices along with coconut. Their dishes are aromatic, flavorful and finger licking delicious. I’ve tried a few Chettinad style dishes and I loved them so much. During my India visit...
Green tomatoes, lentil, eggplant and roasted ground coconut masala cooked together to make this finger licking sambar… Harvest season has come to an end and I had to pick all the unripe green tomatoes form my veggie garden. I got a lot of green tomatoes sitting on my counter top, thought of letting them ripen in my kitchen. However, it seems there a lot of...
Sambar, a true South Indian delicacy… Onam is around the corner and it is the biggest festival of Kerala. While thinking about Onam too many good memories rushes into my mind. You have to be in Kerala to celebrate and enjoy Onam to the fullest. Though I couldn’t be in Kerala for Onam for the past few years, every year I make sure to celebrate it with Sadya...
Beat the heat with this amazingly healthy drink… Buttermilk drink is very popular in India. As summer gets in its peak, people in rural areas depend solely on buttermilk to quench their thirst. Drinking buttermilk will help to lower the body temperature and keeps the body cool and revitalized. Originally, buttermilk was the liquid left behind after churning...
When dosa got a fancy makeover… Dosa is a type of thin, crisp, crepe-like pancake that is popular in South Indian cuisine. It is typically made from a batter of fermented rice and black lentils, and is often served with a variety of accompaniments, such as chutney, sambar, and coconut chutney. Dosa is a staple dish in South India, and is enjoyed for breakfast,...
Dosa with sambar & chutney is a South Indian comfort food… If you search for the recipe for making dosa batter you’ll come across many recipes. The 2 key ingredients are rice & urad dal or black lentil, without these 2 ingredients we can’t make the dosa batter. Based on what kind of dosa texture we need, a few other ingredients can be added...