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  • TAMARIND DHAL BALLS CURRY  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    'Tamarind Dhal Ball Curry' is traditionally called as 'Puli Paruppu Urundai Kulambu' in the down South Indian state ,TamilNadu.This is a typical South Indian Dish to be taken with plain rice(boiled/unboiled variety).This recipe exists from the 18th century in ancient South India.
  • DHAL BEANS/CABBAGE CURRY  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    'Dhal Beans/Cabbage Curry' popularly known as 'Paruppu Usili' is a must sidedish in every marriage celebration and festival in the Brahmin (IYER & IYENGAR) family of South India (Tamil Nadu).It exists from the middle 18th century.
  • CURD CURRY  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    'Curd Curry' popularly known as 'Mor kulambu' in tamil is a must
    sidedish in every marriage celebration and festival in the Brahmin (IYER & IYENGAR) family of South India (Tamil Nadu).It exists from the middle 18th century.This dish tastes good with Dhal Beans / Cabbage Curry.
  • PEPPER CURRY  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    'Pepper Curry' popularly known as 'Milagu Kulambu' is a must
    sidedish for people suffering from gastric problems.It is a popular sidedishin the Brahmin (IYER) family of South India (Tamil Nadu).It exists from the middle 18th century.This dish has got medicinal values and is taken by women after their labour delivery period for a few days.
  • BITTER GUARD CURRY  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    'Bitter Guard Curry' popularly known as 'Pavakkai or Parkka Pitla' is a favourite dish even for Bitter Guard haters in the down south India(Tamil Nadu) .The Pitla is made with Bitter Guard but does not taste bitter and thats why it is liked . Bitter Guard has medicinal value and solves stomach related problems.
  • Grinded Coconut Sambar  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    'Grinded Coconut Sambar or kulambu' is frequently or almost daily made recipe in the state of kerala in Tamil Nadu.It is taken with plain boiled rice and ghee.It is not advisable everyday for heart patients as it consists of cholestrol,however once in a while can be taken .
  • BRINGAL CURRY  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    'Bringal Curry' popularly known as 'Bringal Pitla' is a favourite dish even for Bringal haters in the down south India(Tamil Nadu) .The Pitla is made with Bringal .It exists from the 19 th century.
  • Lemon Rice  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    "Lemon rice" has the uniqueness of being the traditional as well as modern recipe liked by the younger generation as well.It is one of the most important dishes in South Indian Marriages.Lemon is rich in Vitamin C and therefore it is good for health.But Ulcer patients be away from it as lemon increases acidity in empty stomach.
  • Tomato Rice  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    "Tomato Rice" is a popularly made south Indian dish.In the modern era,most of the working women prefer cooking this dish as the simplest of all dishes and consumes very less time and of course the main ingredient is tomato which is very easily available in the market !
  • Bisi - Bela Badh  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    "BISIBELABADH" is a popular kannada dish made by kannadigaas (people of karnataka are kannadigaas).It is a heavy lunch as its main ingredient is Dhal with vegetables.It exists from the 19 th century.
  • Cabbage Kootu  By : RajaLakshmi
    Cabbage cootu is a popular south indian dish rich in proteins due to the dhal ingredient and rich in vitamin k due to the cabbage ingredient.
    This is usually mixed with plain rice and taken for lunch.
  • Tamarind curry  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    "Tamarind curry" is a popular south indian dish (especially in the state Tamil nadu).Its main ingredient is tamarind which is rich in tanic acid which helps in digestion if taken in limited quantity.Children please avoid this.
  • Mutter - Paneer Masala  By : Reema Saigal
    "Mutter - Panner Masala" is made of green peas and paneer or cheese which are rich in protein and fat.Its a healthy and heavy side dish usually seved with chappathis,puris,naan or vegtable fried rice,pulav.
    It is a popular north indian dish.
  • Coconut Rice  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    "Coconut rice" is a famou south indian dish especially in kerala.Its main ingredient as the name suggests is coconut which is rich in cholesterol and fat.Hence diabetic and heart patients stay away.It is easy to prepare.
  • Pepper Rasam  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    "Pepper rasam" is a popular south indian dish usually taken with cooked rice.Its main ingredient is tamarind and dhal rich in tanic acid which serves as a good appetizer.Pepper has got medicinal value .
  • Dhal rasam (paruppu rasam)  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    "Dhal rasam" (paruppu rasam) is a popular south indian dish usually taken with cooked rice.Its main ingredient is tamarind and dhal rich in tanic acid which serves as a good appetizer and proteins respectively.
  • Kootu  By : Archana Ram
    "Kootu" is a simple and normal day to day dish usually served with rice or chappathis.It is a typical tamilian dish.Its main ingredients are vegetables and dhal and therefore rich in proteins and vitamins.It is easy to prepare this dish.
  • Sambar  By : Lakshmi Kalyanraman
    "Sambar is a typical south indian dish especially (Tamil nadu) taken with plain boiled rice.It is used as a side dish for dosas ,idlis also.Its main ingredient is dhal rich in proteins.It exists from the nineteenth century.

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