Curd Chutney/Yogurt Chutney/Thayir Chutney – Side dish for Idlis, Dosas or Chapatis

We make different types of chutneys as part of South Indian Breakfast and serve it along with Idlis & Dosas. Today I am going to share an unique chutney which does not need any grinding and can be made with just minimal ingredients available in the pantry. The perfect blend of spices along with curd/yogurt cooked along with crushed garlic gives this chutney unique flavor and taste. Do try out this delectable Curd Chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Chutney/Thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Curd Chutney with step by step photos…

Onion Thokku Recipe/Onion & Garlic Thokku/Vengaya Thokku Recipe/How to make Onion Thokku with step by step photos/Perfect side dish for Idlis, Dosas, Chapathis etc

 Today, I am going to share a very tempting, easy and delicious Onion Thokku/Vengaya Thokku. This onion thokku is a perfect side dish that can be served for idlis, dosas, chapathis etc. I have already posted another version on Onion Thokku which my mom makes quite often, which you can check it out in the link. Do try out this Onion Thokku and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Chutney Varieties/Thuvaiyal Varieties/Thokku Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Onion Thokku Recipe with step by step photos…

Tomato Chutney Recipe/Thakkali Chutney Recipe/No Onion Thakkali Chutney/Thakkali Chutney with step by step photos & Video in English & Tamil

 Tomato Chutney is a very popular and common accompaniment served along with Idlis, Dosas, Kuzhi paniyaram etc. This is a delectable and tempting Chutney that is made with out onions. Do try out this unique, tangy & spicy chutney that can be made in a jiffy. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and delectable Chutney Varieties/Chutney Vagaigal/Thuvaiyal Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Tomato Chutney with step by step photos…

Kollu Thuvaiyal Recipe/Horse Gram Thogaiyal Recipe/How to make Kollu Thuvaiyal with step by step photos-Healthy Thuvaiyal Recipe

 Kollu Thogaiyalis a very healthy and diabetic friendly recipe made with kollu/horse gram, dry red chillies, garlic cloves, tamarind as main ingredients. This kollu thogaiyal can be made in less than 15 minutes and served with steam cooked white rice and ghee or as side dish for idlis/dosais. Do try out this healthy Kollu Thogaiyal and post your comments here. Also check out other interesting kollu recipes like Kollu idli podi, Kollu Salad , kollu sundal, Kollu Rasam and other delicious Chutney/Thogaiyal recipes here.

Here’s how to make Kollu Thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

Vetrilai Thogaiyal/Betel Leaf Chutney/How to make Vetrilai Thogaiyal/Paan Chutney – Healthy Chutney to fight Common Cold & Cough

Vetrilai/Betel Leaf/Paan plays a vital role in poojas, prayers, religious ceremonies, special occasions, weddings etc. Including betel leaves in our diet is important because they have many curative and healing health benefits. The betel leaves/vetrilai is loaded with vitamin C, riboflavin, niacin, thiamine, carotene and is a wonderful source of calcium. They help in controlling blood sugar, cures bleeding gums, eliminates bad breath and helps in increasing metabolic rate. Vetrilai/betel leaves helps in fighting common cold & cough and builds our immune system. They are basically ornamental creepers and can be grown even in our balconies. This Vetrilai thogaiyal is a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served along with idlis/dosa etc or can be even served with a bowl of steam cooked white rice. Do try out this Vetrilai Thogaiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out VetrilaiPoondu Sadam/Betel Leaves& Garlic Rice here and other interesting Chutneys/Thogaiyal Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Vetrilai Thogaiyal with step by step photos…

Curry Leaves Chutney/Karuveppilai Chutney – Easy Chutney Recipes

Curry Leaves is a nature’s gift and plays a vital role in South Indian cooking. Curry Leaves are loaded with wonderful medicinal properties. It is an excellent source of iron, calcium and vitamin A. Regular consumption of curry leaves helps in prevention of hair loss, premature graying of hair and strengthens the hair. Making the kids eat curry leaves is always a great challenge; this curry leaves chutney is one easy way to make them eat the same. Do try out this delectable, healthy and super tempting Curry Leaves Chutney/Karuveppilai Chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and delectable Chutney/Thogaiyal Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Curry Leaves Chutney with step by step photos…

Kadalai Paruppu Chutney/BengalGram Dal Chutney/Channa Dal Chutney [No Onion/No Tomato]

Today, I am sharing a simple, divine and tasty chutney made with very few basic ingredients available at home. With onion price sky rocketing in India[Chennai], I thought of coming up with a side dish for idlis and dosas that taste yummy, without onions and tomatoes. Do try out this simple and delectable kadalai paruppu chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and easy Chutney/Thogaiyal/Podi varieties here.

Here’s how to make Kadalai Paruppu chutney with step by step photos…

Thakali Kothamalli Chutney/Tomato Cilantro Chutney/Tomato Coriander Leaves Chutney

We all look to make different kinds for chutney’s as sidedish for idli or dosa. We want to make it healthy, tasty and flavourful, if you are on the lookout for making one such recipe then here it is  - Thakkali Kothamalli Chutney/Cilanto tomato chutney. It is a perfect accompaniment for idlis, dosas, vada, pakoda, uttapam etc and goes well with steam cooked rice as well. You can serve it along with chapthi, rotis or parathas or can be applied on bread to make sandwiches. Cilantro/Kothamalli is loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber, including it in everyday diet is very good for our health. Do try out this healthy and flavourful chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting chutney’s here.

Here’s how to make Thakali Kothamalli Chutney with step by step photos…

Karuveppilai Thogayal/Curry Leaves Thogaiyal/Karuvepillai Thogaiyal iwth step by step photos

Today I am going to share a very healthy and easy Karuvepilai thogayal recipe which can be made in a jiffy. This is a very tasty and delectable thogaiyal that can be served with steam cooked rice or as side dish for idlis, dosas rotis or as a spread over bread. Do try out this healthy Karuvepilai Thogayal recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and mouth-watering Thogayl and Chutney varieties here.

Here’s how to make Karuvepilai Thogayal recipe with step by step photos…

Drumstick Leaves Thogaiyal/Murungai Keerai Thogaiyal/முருங்கை கீரை தொகையல்/Murungaikeerai Thogaiyal Recipe

Today, I am going to share a very healthy Murungai Keerai Thogaiyal/Drumstick Leaves Thogaiyal recipe from my kitchen. I have posted some interesting and healthy MurungaiKeerai recipes earlier like Murungai keerai soup, Murungaikeerai thanni, Murungai keerai sambar, Murungai keerai muttai poriyal and Murungaikeerai podi. In addition to this exotic list I am adding another very healthy and tasty murungai keerai thogaiyal. Do try out this recipe and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check other interesting and delectable Chutney andThogaiyal Varieties here. Also check out different types of Keerai Varieties & Keerai Recipe here

Here’s how to make Murungaikeerai Thogaiyal with step by step photos…

Ellu Thuvaiyal/Black Sesame Seeds Thuvaiyal /Til Thuvaiyal– Thirunelveli special Ellu Thuvaiyal/கருப்பு எள்ளு துவையல்

Today I am going to share a very authentic recipe from Thirunelveli District – Ellu Thuvaiyal. Usually this ellu thuvaiyal is paired with Ullundhu Sadam which I will be posting soon. Ullundhu Sadham, Ellu Thuvaiyal and Aviyal make one complete meal. This Ellu Thogaiyal can be either made with while sesame seeds or black sesame seeds. This thuvaiyal is a very tasty, healthy and crunchy. Do try out this thuvaiyal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Chutney and thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Ellu Thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

Karuvepillai Thokku Recipe/Curry Leaves Thokku Recipe/How to make Karuvepilai Thokku with step by step photos

Today, I am going to share a very healthy thokku, that’s comes in handy when you are actually tired of cooking. We have curry leaves tree/karuvepillai maram in my mom’s house, we trimmed down one branch of it, so I brought home a big bag of karuvepillai/curry leaves. I mdae this delicious and finger licking thokku which I am sharing with you all. Check out other karuvepillai recipes I have posted earlier in the links -  karuvepillai Poondu kuzhambu, karuvepillai podi, karuvepillai kuzhambu for bachelors [easy version],  Do try out this Karuvepillai thokku will taste exactly like the A2B one and have a great day.

Here’s how to make Karuvepillai Thokku with step by step photos…

Inji Thuvaiyal/Ginger Chutney/Spicy Ginger Thogayal/South Indian Thogayal Recipes/Sides Dish for idlis, dosas etc/Adrak Chutney

Priya’s Virundhu wishes you all a very Happy New Year, hope you all had a wonderful vacation. May the New Year bring joy, peace and happiness to each and every one of you. Now coming to the post, today I am going to share a lovely, spicy, tasty and healthy Ginger chutney which is a wonderful accompaniment for any breakfast dishes like idlis, dosas, rotis, pooris etc. Not only that, it is generally served along with a cup of rice during lunch. This chutney is very healthy because the ginger helps in settling down all the digestive problems. Yes friends do try out this spicy and tangy Inji thuvayal and post your comments here. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other interesting and tempting Chutney/Thogaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Inji Thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

Peanut Chutney Without Coconut/Verkadalai Chutney without Coconut/Nilakadalai Chutney/Groundnut Chutney

Are you looking for an alternative for coconut chutney, they here it is nutty flavoured groundnut chutney. There are many ways in which peanut chutney is made; here I am sharing the one which I make at my home. Meanwhile check out other Chutney varieties here. Do try this peanut chutney and post your comments here.

Here’s how to make Peanut chutney with step by step photos…

Thoothuvalai Keerai Chutney/Thoothuvalai Keerai Chutney Recipe/Thoothuvalai Keerai Recipe with step by step photos

Thoothuvalai Keerai [Solanum Trilobatum] is an excellent herb with numerous and amazing health benefits. It is used in treating common cold, cough and to get rid of phlegm in our chest. Thoothuvalai is basically a thorny creeper with purple flowers and red fruits and grows really very fast. Thoothuvalai creeper has lots of thorns in the leaves, so when your plucking it, you should be very careful. My best advice is to use scissors when cleaning the leaves. Many recipes like thoothuvalai kashayam, thoothuvalai rasam etc are made in many households. Thoothuvalai is available in vegetable markets or from street vendors, but I pluck it from my mom’s garden whenever I get a chance. For now, I am sharing Thoothuvalai Keerai Chutney which is an excellent side dish for idlis and dosas. I know Thoothuvalai is not available in most of the places, but if you come across or get a chance, then do try to make some chutney and reap the benefits of the same. Meanwhile, do check out other interesting and tempting chutney varieties here.

Here’s how to make Thoothuvalai Keerai Chutney with step by step photos…

Manathakkali Keerai Thuvaiyal Recipe/Black Night Shade Keerai Thuvaiyal Recipe/Healthy Manathakkali Keerai Thuvaiyal with step by step photos

Today I am going to share with you all a very healthy and a different thuvaiyal recipe which not many people are aware of. I have already shared the benefits of manathakkali keerai earlier. Do check it out in Manathakkali Keerai Thanni recipe, Manathakkali Keerai Kootu  which I have posted earlier. This keerai has numerous health benefits and cures ulcer and acidity problems. For today, I made Thuvaiyal with this keerai, you can add it to plain white rice and have it with pappad or you can also serve it as side dish for idlis, dosas or chapathis. Another lovely way to make your kids eat this thuvaiyal is, spread it on bread slices, arrange more vegetables and serve them healthy and tasty sandwiches. Meanwhile do not forget to check out other keerai/greens recipes here. & Keerai Varieties with recipes here

Here’s how to make Manathakkali Keerai Thuvaiyal recipe with step by step photos…

Vallarai Keerai Thuvaiyal Recipe/Brahmi Leaves Thuvaiyal/Indian Pennywort Thuvaiyal/Vallarai Keerai Recipe with Benefits/Vallarai Keerai Thuvaiyal with step by step photos

Vallarai is known for its brain boosting abilities and to cure many diseases in Ayurveda and Siddha treatment since the ancient period. Vallarai is used to revitalize the brain and nervous system, increase attention and concentration, and combat aging. The extract from Vallarai is used in treating memory enhancement and neurodegenerative disorders. Vallarai has amazing medicinal properties which help in fighting many diseases. It plays a vital role in treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and brain related problems like insomnia.

Vallarai has wonderful properties, which helps in curing skin problems like eczema, leprosy, psoriasis and ulcers. Vallarai helps in relaxing muscles and alleviates menstrual pain and disorders. It promotes youthful vitality and longevity and prevents early greying of hair. Hair fall and premature greying of hair can be controlled by using vallarai oil which is readily available in Ayurveda shops.

Vallarai acts as a great cure for joint pain or inflammation, rheumatism, arthritis etc. Not just the above mentioned benefits, vallarai has many other medicinal values and properties and the list goes on. The above information is collected from various websites like Wikipedia, ayurvedictalk.com etc. For people who live outside India can buy the vallarai tablets from Ayurveda shops when you visit Chennai and consume it. For now I am going to share Vallarai Thuvaiyal, do try it out friends and enjoy the benefits of Vallarai. Meanwhile friends, do not forget to check out other chuteny/thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Vallarai Keerai Thuvaiyal with step by step photos….

Brinjal Tomato Chutney/Kathrikkai Thakkali Chutney

Each day preparing different types of side dish for idlis and dosas is a challenge for many. Now try this brinjal tomato chutney which is interesting to prepare and an addictive side dish. If you usually eat two dosas, this chutney will make you eat one more. This is another smart way to make your kids also eat brinjals. Do try it out friends and post your comments. Also do not forget to check out other interesting and delectable Chutney and Thogaiyal varieties here.

Here's how to make Brinjal Tomato Chutney with step by step photos...

Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal Recipe/Country Borage Thuvaiyal Recipe/Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal with step by step photos

Karpooravallli(Tamil) otherwise is called as  Country Borage plant. It has lots of medicinal benefits. The karpooravalli leaves are used for treating common cold, cough, sore throats, nasal congestion, indigestion, rheumatism and so on. The leaves of karpooravalli plant are quite fleshy and very aromatic. These leaves are very good source of vitamins and minerals. Karpooravalli plants are easy to grow and maintain. Cut a small piece of the plant from where it is available and plant it in soil with ample amount of water. It will grow and spread faster. I have karpooravalli plant in my balcony and I have made different recipes with it. For now I will share with you all a simple and aromatic Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal. Do check out other delectable chutney and thuvaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Karpooravalli Thuvaiyal with step by step photos…

Gongura Chutney Recipe/Pulicha Keerai Thuvaiyal Recipe/Gongura Chutney Recipe with step by step photos/Pulicha Keerai Recipe

Gongura/Pulicha Keerai/Sorrel leaves chutney/pachhadi is a very popular Andhra cuisine found in all most all the homes, hotels, restaurants,  food joints etc in AndhraPradesh. Gongura leaves is called as Pulicha keerai in Tamil. It is loaded with iron, vitamins, folic acid and anti-oxidants. Gongura comes in two different varieties, green and red stemmed.  The red stemmed variety is sourer than the green stemmed variety. This thuvaiyal is a perfect blend of sour leaf with dry red chillies, dhania, fenugreek seeds and garlic. Try out this delectable Gongura chutney and post your feedback. Check out other interesting chutney & thogaiyal varieties here.

Here’s how to make Gongura Chutney/thuvaiyal with step by step photos…