Curries n’ Dal

Sihi Tovve – Meethi Dal Recipe – Sweet Lentils Recipe – Thovve Recipe

Sometimes when the children make a fuss eating the everyday cuisine, moms add few children favorite ingredients to coax them…

Udupi Thovve Recipe – South Indian Lentil Soup Recipe – Tovve Recipe – Dal Recipe

Udupi Thovve is the watery version of the Thovve that is prepared during festivals. This is comfort food when eaten…

Kattina Saaru – Rasam Recipe – Lentil Thin Curry – Hoornada Saru

Kattina saaru also known as hoornada saaru is a tasty dish prepared in Karnataka households during auspicious occasions and festivals.

Vaali Ambat – Malabar Spinach Curry Recipe – Konkani Style Curry Recipe

Vaali Ambat is a curry prepared using Malabar Spinach and lentils.

Bangalori Dal – Lentil Side Dish Recipe – Dal Recipe

Bangalori Dal is prepared using Pigeon Pea and Red Lentils. It is a tasty and healthy dish.

Beetroot Sambar – Beetroot Huli Recipe

Beetroot Sambar is prepared using Green Gram Dal and Beetroot.

Dal Methi

Dal Methi is a nutritious side dish prepared using Split Red Gram and Fenugreek leaves.

Hunase Saaru – Puli Rasam – Tamarind Soup

Hunase Saaru is a watery accompaniment served with plain Rice and is prepared using Tamarind.

Kurtakoti Saaru – Rasam Recipe – North Karnataka Rasam Recipe

Saaru also known as Rasam in other parts of South India can be prepared in many different ways. While on…

Avarekayi Saaru – Winter Flat Beans Curry – Papdi Lilva Beans Curry Recipe

Guess what the aroma is from all of South Karnataka kitchens in winter.  It is Avarekayi (field beans or flat…

Amritsari Dal

Amritsar is a city of Punjab and is home to the Golden temple. Amritsari Dal is prepared in Gurudwaras and…

Saboot Hari Moong Ki Dal

Saboot Hari Moong Ki Dal is prepared using soaked whole Green Gram. Cuisine: North Indian Time Required: 25 Minutes +…

Dal Tadka

Dal Tadka is prepared using Yellow Lentil also known as Thogaribele, Tuvar Dal, Arhar Dal, Split Red Gram, and so…

Sihi Kootu – Sweet Vegetable Curry – Sweet Sambar

Sihi means sweet in Kannada. Sihi Kootu is a sweet curry served with plain Rice. We were served this Kootu…

Nugge Huli

This is a South Indian Curry prepared using drumstick and leavess of drumstick tree. It is also known as Sambar.…

Gojjambode – Fritters in Gravy – Dal Vada – Puruppu Vadai in Kutsu

Gojju + Ambode = Gojjambode. Deep fried crispy lentil dumplings in a tangy sweet curry. This is a very authentic…

Thili Saaru – Saaru Recipe – Rasam Recipe

This is a watery curry, which is served with plain rice and popular in South India.  Also known as Rasam…

Bellary Soppina Mudde – Methi Dal Recipe – Fenugreek Leaves and Lentils Side Dish Recipe

This dish is a very healthy and popular side dish served along with Indian Bread in Bellary, Karnataka. Cuisine: Karnataka…

Balekayi Alasande Huli – Raw Banana and Black Eyed Peas Sambar Recipe

Balekayi Alasande Huli is a South Indian Curry prepared using raw banana and black eyed beans. It is also known…

Dal Palak – Spinach and Lentils Curry Recipe

A curry prepared using lentils and spinach.  This recipe is from North India. Time Required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup…