Nei Sambar / Ghee Sambhar – Humbly Yours
- 26
- April
- 2017
There is nothing much to rant today…as I have done enough in my previous post! To tell you in short, today’s recipe is kind of a continuation of yesterday’s dish! Its humble ‘Ghee Sambhar’ to go with the Mini Idlies. Enjoy. Ingredients 1 cup mung dal (yellow lentils) 3 green chilies, slit in the middle […]
Kalyana Sambhar / Wedding Feast Sambhar
- 22
- March
- 2012
Kalyana Veetu Sambhar Indian Marriage: everyone knows just enough! Renting out the marriage hall for a day or two, distributing invitations personally to everyone you know (not necessarily…sometimes, your 3rd cousin’s – daughter’s – in-law’s – next door neighbors, are in the list), booking for video coverage, for still camera etc. In short, weddings are […]
Two Idies & Bucket Sambar !!!
- 19
- November
- 2011
Also known as: Madras Ratna Cafe Idly-Sambar, Vellore Palace Cafe Idly-Sambar, tiffin: idly-sambar Two Idlies and Bucket Sambar. Hotel Style Idly Sambar. Tamil Nadu Idly-Sambhar. Restaurant Special Idly Sambar. After a long break, I am finally back to Oxford! I have traveled a lot this year, besides have been shuttling back and forth from Mississippi […]
Plantain Stem Sambar – My Mom’s Favorite:)
- 06
- May
- 2011
Vazhai Thandu Sambar: Other Names: Banana Tree’s inner Stem in Lentil’s based Curry. Ingredients: Plantain stem – tender, slicedThuvar Dal 1 cup Onion 1 largeTomato 1 largeSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonSambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoonsTamarind paste 1 spoonGhee or oil few spoonsCilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 […]
Arai Keerai Sambhar: Ingredients Greens 1 bunch – cleanedGreen chilies 3 slicedGarlic 4 crushedOnion 1 large choppedTomato 1 large choppedChick peas/chana dal 1 cupThuvar dal 1 cupSaltTurmeric 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonSambhar powder 1 spoonTamarind paste 1/4 spoon For Tempering: Oil few spoonMustard seeds 1/4 spoonCumin seeds 1/4 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves few. Method: Cook […]
Hotel Style Tiffin Sambhar
- 25
- January
- 2011
Also Known As: Hotel Style Tiffin Sambar. Idly Sambar. Tiffin Sambhar, Thanni Sambhar. Ingredients: Mixed Vegetables (Eggplants, Pumpkin & Drumsticks) Indian Green chilies 3, sliced Pearl onions, sliced thinly Country tomatoes 2, crushed Thuvar dhall 1 cup Salt Turmeric 1/4 tsp Chili powder 1 tsp Tamarind paste 1/2 tsp Oil few spoons To Be Toasted […]
Green Onions Sambhar – Jiffy Cooking
- 26
- June
- 2010
Spring Onions Sambhar: Ingredients: Green onion 1 large bunchThuvar Dal 1 cup Onion 1 largeTomato 1 largeSaltTurmeric powder 1/4 spoonChili powder 1 spoonSambar Powder(home made) 1-2 spoonsTamarind paste 1 spoonGhee or oil few spoonsCilantro leaves to garnish. For Tempering: Mustard seeds 1/2 spoonCumin seeds 1/2 spoonAsafoetida 1/4 spoonCurry leaves fewGhee/ Oil few spoons. Method: In […]
Hotel Style Sambar Vadai
- 24
- March
- 2010
Sambhar Vada:(Hotel Style) There were days, when I simply relied on hotel food. While studying, thats the best thing to do to myself…eat a decent breakfast and keep a big distance from hostel mess:) I am not the person who wants perfection in every bite…but during those hectic days, big breakfast was pretty mandatory. So, […]
Kovaikkai Sambar
- 09
- October
- 2008
Tinda Sambar: Kovaikkai Sambar. Dhondakkai Sambar. It used to be another boring Sambar in University Hostel! They will make this sambar 2-3 times a weak! We hated it! But not anymore….now I rarely spot this veggie in the market! I got so little this time(that was the last few pieces left in an Asian Grocery […]
Potato Sambar
- 09
- October
- 2008
Potato Sambar: Urulaikizhangu Sambar. Aloo Sambar When I was a kid….Mommy leaves me behind….to visit her parents(during summer vacation). Myself and Dad will have lot of fun together! Yeah…you guessed, I am still Daddy’s little Princess! Daddy takes me to office(sometimes…if it is a trip for an Inspection or Feild Visit)….otherwise I have to stay […]
