VIRUNDHOMBAL

Get ready for a burst of flavor with our Ginger Green Chilli Thokku recipe! This traditional South Indian side dish combines the spicy kick of green chilies with the aromatic warmth of ginger, creating a tangy and sweet symphony in every spoon. Perfect accompaniment for curd rice, idli, and dosa. The three main ingredients for this thokku are green chili, ginger, and tamarind. To balance the taste, we have to add a good amount of jaggery. For any thokku varieties, try to use clean and well-dried ingredients before sautéing. The ginger and green chili must be well-dried before sautéing.  In my previous post on Virundhombal, I shared a recipe for Ginger Pachadi with red chillies. For any ginger thokku or pachadi recipes, it's crucial to avoid prolonged sauteing of the ginger as it can impart a bitter taste. Adjust the quantity of green chillies to suit your preferred spice level. I also recommend against increasing the amount of fenugreek and mustard seeds as it can alter the overall...

Cozy up with a warm and comforting bowl of street style sundal masala, perfect for the winter season. This flavorful evening snack is made with a combination of green and yellow peas, cooked in an aromatic gravy. To prepare this dish, soak the peas for 7-9 hours, then pressure cook until soft. The magic lies in the ground masala, featuring onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, coriander leaves, and mint leaves. Add a blend of chilly powder, kuzhambu chilly powder, and garam masala powder to elevate the flavor. Finish with a sprinkle of chat masala and a garnish of chopped onions, grated carrot, and coriander leaves. Now let's see the detailed recipe to prepare this mouthwatering Sundal Masala gravy.  Check out my other Evening Snacks Recipes Vazhaikkai (Plantain) Bajji  Cauliflower Fry    Nullikai urundai - Urid dal balls Kara Vadai -  Pattani Paruppu (Yellow Split Peas) Bonda Sabudana Vada -  Javarisi Vadai Ulundha Vada  Tapioca Bonda  Urad dal Bonda...