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Easy Vegetable Biriyani - This Easy Vegetable Biriyani is an easy weekend lunch that's full of nice flavour. Try this recipe and the whole family can enjoy. When you make biriyani you should expect two things they are the rice should be firm not mushy and it should be full of bold flavours. If you follow some basic methods it should be easy to cook a tasty biriyani. Whenever I make biryani, I always prepare a fresh ginger garlic paste.(Do not peel the garlic skin because it adds nice flavour and taste). The ginger garlic paste is the first main ingredient which enhances the taste of the rice. I have used all the dry spices and the biriyani masala powder. I have used the basic combination of vegetabIes that everyone like and you can add any other vegetabIes that you want. I also prefer to add ghee and oil in minimal amounts. Letting the rice rest for 1 to 2 hours before serving helps to release the flavours from the spices and the rice also stay distinct. If you do not have biryan...

Sambar is the most common kuzhambu (curry) in all of South Indian cuisine and staple in any restaurant and on important occasions. There are many variations for sambar depending on region or taste preferences. Tirunelveli sambar has some variations in the taste and the ingredients. Most of Tirunelveli recipes consist of coconut and small onions. In this sambar also we add coconut, small onion, garlic and jeera paste. There are two keys to make tasty sambar. The first is to start with the fresh vegetables. When we prepare any dishes with fresh vegetables the result will be the best in taste and quality. The second is to add the correct amount of spices for the nice flavours. Now let's see how to prepare sambar with step by step pictures. Click here for Homemade Sambar Powder recipe. Here is the recipe video for Tirunelveli Sambar    Check out my other Sambar recipes Idi Sambar Keerai Sambar Radish Sambar White pumpkin Sambar Killi Potta...

The best and the most authentic Tirunelveli recipe is this Pulikuzhambu. This dish is tangy and spicy with unique taste. This kuzambu is a must - have during family gatherings and it is also easy to make. Adding of drumstick or brinjal gives extra taste to it. If you do not have vegetables, add sundaikkai vathal along with onions and garlics. When you cook large amounts of this kuzhambu, you can save some for future meals. This kuzhambu tastes perfect the next day. The leftover kuzhambu can be mixed with any kootu or keerai masiyal and keep the mixture in low flame for 10 to 15 minutes. This thick mix of this kuzhambu and keerai or kootu gives you a tasty side dish for curd rice.Just serve this kuzhambu with a tsp of ghee over the rice and paruppu (dal) and  you will definitely enjoy the taste. The perfect side dish is yam masiyal , drumstick leaves th uvaram or any vegetable kootu. Try this tasty, tangy and spicy kuzhambu. Here is the recipe video f...

If you want to make restaurant style rajma masala at home using few simple ingredients definitely you must try this recipe.This is very easy and tasty that can be done within an hour. You can use the canned rajmas, but freshly cooked offer the best flavour and nutrition.

This drumstick leaves thuvaram is a unique side dish in South Indian cuisine. They're made with little cooked toor dal and ground coconut, jeera paste. Finally 1 tbsp of coconut oil is added to enhance the taste and it prevents the leaves to stick each other. This drumstick leaves thuvaram/stir fry is a best side dish for pulikuzhambu , sambar and any South Indian kuzhambu varieties. Let's see how to prepare this Drumstick leaves thuvaram with step by step photos.

Hai,  I am Muthulakshmi Madhavakrishnan welcoming you to my blog VIRUNDHOMBAL . Basically, I am a computer science graduate from Bhrathidasan university, Tiruchy. From my infancy stage till I get married I have been nurtured In Tiruchy. I went to a school where a rich tradition and heritage find a valuable space. Yes, I did my schooling in Railway mixed High school and all disciples are unique in their own way. Even while I was pursuing my higher education in Jamal Mohmaed college, Tiruchy we the students feel free to    interact with our co students about our way beyond our college days. After my college days are over I was about to choose Home science with specialization of food science my wedlock ceremony, though not an interruption, had to be arranged as a part of the parental care. It was a blessing in disguise as my husband    a busy software techie found his own time to appreciate my magical work in the kitchen.That was an inspiration for me, a hou...