Instant Sambar Powder

This recipe is given by Chitra Vishwanathan of indusladies.

This is probably the easiest way of preparing sambar and guess what; you do not need to have cooked tur dal for the preparation. Yes. No cooked tur dal required for sambar since we would be incorporating the tur dal in good proportion into the powder.

This sambar powder can be stored in air tight container for a couple of months.

Aratikaya / Vazhaka Curry

Banana plant is such a versatile one. Right from its stem, flower, leaf to fruit finds its use.

Raw banana/plantain is a yummy vegetable which can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the simplest one is the following one.

Mixed Vegetable Pakoras

Yummy, crunchy are the words that come in my mind when I think of vegetable pakoras. They are best for evening snack, starters for lunch or dinner or just for crunching in between meals. :)

Here are some of the most commonly used veggies for the pakoras - Onion, Capsicum, Brinjal, Cauliflower, Raw Banana. The veggies are cut as thin slices and dipped in a besan based batter and deep fried.