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…

Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe/Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe/Green Chillies in Peanut Sesame Gravy/Mirchi Ka Salan for Biryani

 Mirchi Ka Salan is a very popular and common dish made in Hyderabad and served as accompaniment for Biryani. It is a unique curry made by grinding peanuts, sesame seeds and made into gravy along with other spices and fried big green chillies are cooked in it. The Mirchi Salan is not very spicy but will taste a little tangy and is creamy as well. Do try out this Mirchi Ka Salan and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting North Indian Subzis,  South IndianGravies here, Sambar & Kootu Varieties here

Here’s how to make Hyderabadi Mirchi Ka Salan 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…

Thirunelveli Idli Podi Recipe/Nellai Idli Podi Recipe/Ellu Podi Recipe/Ellu Podi for Idli & Dosai/Idli Milagi Podi –Nellai Style

Nellai/Thirunelveli Idli Podi is yet another unique preparation of Idli Podi bursting with flavours and loaded with nutrients. We make different types of Idli podi as accompaniment for Idli/Dosas and this Nellai Podi is another special podi to my Idli Podi Collection. Do try out this Nellai Special Idli Podi and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Chutney/Thuvaiyal/Podi Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Thirunelveli Idli Podi with step by step photos…

Moong dal Sambar Recipe/Paasi Paruppu SambarRecipe/How to make Moong Dal/Paasi Paruppu Sambar with step by step photos & Video

 Moong Dal Sambar/Paasi Paruppu Sambar is a very simple, easy and healthy sambar variety that can be made in no time. If you are running out of time, still want to make a traditional and authentic sambar variety, then Paasi Paruppu Sambar is the right recipe to make. It can be served along with steam cooked white rice or as side dish for Idlis/Dosas. Do try out this delectable Moong Dal Sambar and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and delicious Sambar Varieties here,South Indian Gravies/Kuzhambu varieties here, Vegetarian Poriyal/VaruvalVarieties here. Please check out the video for the recipe in both English & Tamil

Here’s how to make Moong Dal Sambar with step by step photos…

Kaara Chutney/ Sidedish for Idlis,Dosas,Uthappam etc/சுவையான கார சட்னி / வதக்கி அரைத்த கார சட்னி/How to make Kaara Chutney with step by step photos and Video in English and Tamil

Today, I am going to share a very basic, simply, easy and delicious Kaara Chutney which is usually served with Idlis, Dosas, Uthappam, Kuzhi Paniyaram etc. Kaara chutney can be made in different ways, here I have made by sautéing the shallots and rest of the ingredients and then made it to chutney. You check out other types of Kaara Chutney like Raw Kaara Chutney, Chettinad Kaara Chutney here. Do try out this Kaara Chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Chutney/Thogaiyal/Thuvaiyal Varieties here. Also do check out the Video for the Tamil Recipe.

Here’s how to make Kaara Chutney with step by step photos & Video…

Poondu Chutney Recipe/Garlic Chutney Recipe/பூண்டு சட்னி/Easy,Spicy & tasty Poondu Chutney for Idlis,Dosas,Uthappam etc/How to make Poondu Chutney with step by step photos and Video

Poondu Chutney/Garlic Chutney is yet, another easy, quick and delectable chutney that can be made in jiffy, yet taste awesome. It is one of the best side dish chutney varieties for Idlis, Dosas, Kuzhi Paniyaram etc. Do try out this delicious and tempting Garlic Chutney/Poondu Chutney and post your comments here. Do check out the short video on how to make Poondu chutney, please like, share and subscribe to our Youtube Channel Priyas Virundhu - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTsVaemF70ifZPLfgtEvMjg

Meanwhile do check out other interesting and delicious Chutney/Thuvaiyal Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Poondu Chutney with step by step photos & video…

Egg Salna/Egg Salna Recipe/Muttai Salna/How to make Egg Salna with step by step photos/Salna for Parottas,Dosas etc

Egg Salna is a very popular and common side dish served along with parottas, chapathis, rotis, idiyappam etc in all most all the road side shops[kai yendhi bhavans] and Parotta stalls in South India. Egg Salna can be made two ways, either the eggs can be broken directly to the gravy or by adding the hard boiled eggs. Here I am sharing the one I made with hard boiled eggs. Do try out this Egg salna and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting Egg Recipes here and other Chicken Recipes/Mutton Recipes here. Aso do not forget to check out my Chicken Salna which I have posted earlier.

Here’s how to make Egg Salna with step by step photos…

Dahi Aloo/Dahi Aloo Recipe/Dahi Wale Aloo Ki Sabzi/ Potatoes in Yogurt Curry

Dahi Aloo is a famous and common North India dish served as side dish for Rotis/Chapathis, White Rice, Cumin Rice, Ghee Rice etc. Dahi Aloo means Potatoes cooked in Curd/yogurt. It is a very easy recipe that can be made in a jiffy. Dahi aloo can be made with onions, ginger and garlic and is totally optinal, but I prefer making it with them. As this Aloo/Potato is made with yogurt/curd, it is a wonderful body coolant and is a perfect for the upcoming summer. Do try out this lovely, delicious and  creamy Dahi Aloo and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other North Indian Dals and Sidedishes here and other Potato Recipes here.

Here’s how to make Dahi Aloo 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…

Ginger Coconut Chutney/Inji Thengai Chutney

We make different types of coconut chutney for breakfast in South India and this Ginger Coconut chutney is one among them. It is a perfect accompaniment for idlis, dosas, uthppams, paniyarams etc. Do try out this chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other Chutney & Thogaiyal varieties here.

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

Midhukku Vathal Kuzhambu/Vathakuzhambu with Midhukku Vathal

Midhukku Vathal is a very famous and popular vathal made in the district of Thirunelveli and Karaikudi in TamilNadu. Midhukku vathal is made from a small vegetable that belongs to cucumber family which looks similar to kovaikkai. It is called as wild melon in English.  It is very good to include midhukku vathal in our diet because it reduces bad cholesterol, improves digestion and liver function, it also reduces unwanted water retention and helps in de-worming. This vegetable is cut into small pieces, dried in sunlight and then soaked in curd overnight along with salt. During the day it is sun dried and soaked in remaining curd during night till it fully absorbs the curd and becomes crisp and dry. This dried vathal can be stored for about a year. This midhukku vathal can be deep fried in oil and had as side dish along with all rice varieties or can be added in kuzhambu to make vatha kuzhambu. Also checkout other interesting and tempting Vegetarian Gravies/Sambars/Kuzhambus/Rasam Varieties here.

Here’s how to make Midhukku Vathal Kuzhambu 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…

Tomato Chutney/Thakkali Chutney – Thattu Kadai Thakkali Chutney/Thallu Vandi Thakkali Chutney/ரோட்டுக்கடை தக்காளி சட்னி

We can make different types of Tomato Chutney, this one is another delectable way to make Thakkali Chutney. I always love to try different types of chutney’s, this is one such chutney I came across in a magazine and tried it out. This is one finger licking Tomato Chutney which is perfect accompaniment for idlis and dosas. Do try out this Thakkali Chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and tempting Chutney/Thogaiyal varieties here.

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

Chettinadu Meen Kuzhambu Recipe/Chettinadu Fish Gravy/Thengai Paarai Meen Kuzhambu/Chettinad Meen Kuzhambu wtih step by step photos

Chettinad Meen Kuzhambu is an authentic and traditional fish gravy from South Indian region of Chettinad in Tamil Nadu. The Chettinadu Cuisine is usually made with fresh ground masala and is spicy, tangy and succulent. This extremely flavourful gravy is served with plain streamed rice or they also taste extraordinary with Idlis and dosas. It can be made with any fish of your choice, but today I made it with Thengai Paarai and so I am sharing the same with you all. Do try out this Chettinad Meen Kuzhambu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting MeenKuzhambu varieties here and other delectable Non-VegetarianBiryanis/Pulavs/Varuval varieties here.

Here’s how to make Chettinad Meen Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Bombay Chutney/Besan Chutney/Kadalai Maavu Chutney

Besan Chutney or Kadalai Maavu Chutney, otherwise called as Bombay Chutney is a very easy and quick dish that can be made with very little ingredients and is perfect side dish for Idlis, Dosas, Pooris, Chapathis etc. Bombay Chutney is the South Indian version of Pitla - a traditional Maharashtrian curry made with Besan Flour, onions and green chillies, it is also famous in the regions of Karnataka. This chutney can be prepared without any vegetables, without coconut and the best part is no grinding is involved. But you can add boiled potatoes when making this besan chutney which will taste amazing. Do try out this easy and quick Bombay Chutney and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting and super delicious Chutneys/Thogaiyal varieties here.

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

Thakkali Kuzhambu/Tomato Kuzhambu/Kongu Thakkali Kuzhambu/Coimbatore Style Thakkali Kuzhambu

Kongu Thakkali Kuzhambu – is a super delicious, spicy and tangy kuzhambu/gravy made with perfect blend of ground spices. I have already posted another easy version of Thakkali Kuzhambu which my mother makes quite often. Do check it out in the link. Do try out this Thakkali Kuzhambu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting South Indian Kuzhambu varieties here and Dals/Sambar/Kootus here.

Here’s how to make Kongu Thakkali Kuzhambu with step by step photos…

Pachai Mochai Kuzhambu/Pachai Mochai Puli Kuzhambu/Field Beans Gravy/Fresh Mochai Puli Kuzhambu

Pachai Mochai Puli Kuzhambu is a very healthy, tempting and a lip-smacking Kuzhambu. Since it is the season of fresh mochai/field beans, I thought of sharing with you all this delectable puli kuzhambu, which is also made on Mattu Pongal and served with Paal Pongal and White rice. Do try out this Pachai Mochai Puli Kuzhambu and post your comments here. Meanwhile do check out other interesting South Indian Kuzhambu varieties here, Dals/Sambars/Kootu/Rasam varieties here and Mochaikottai Masala here.

Here’s how to make Pachai Mochai Puli Kuzhambu with step by step photos…