Mint has very unique strong smell, adding it to food gives the kick it needs. Mint Chutney goes very well with Idili and Dosas. Refrigerate this up to a week by grinding it very thick without adding water.
Sides
Beetroot Chutney / Beetroot Thogayal ( for Idli / dosa )
When I heard bout this chutney I wasn’t sure how it was going to taste, because till then I tasted only poriyal varieties. This Chutney turned tasty and rich in color. If you want to add color to the plate add this. It goes good with Idili and Dosas.
Beetroot has lot of health benefits. It helps lower blood pressure, preventing bad cholesterol, treating anaemia. But consuming too much also has it’s lower side, it has oxalates which prevents calcium from being absorbed by body and thus build up as Kidney stones.
Tomato Thokku / Thakali Pachadi / Tomato Pickle
Tomato Thokku is many of our favorites and this is a tamilnadu style thokku. The moment we get remained it’s mouth watering and tempts everyone. What does not go with this should be the question ? It is the best combo for idili, dosa, Chapathi, rice, curd rice, bread spread or anything matches with this. Best part is it can be prepared in bulk and can be stored.
Thakali thokku should be kept in any Air tight container and refrigerating increases it’s stay period. This can stay upto 15 days if it’s carefully sealed and used dry spoon to take it out.
Rice Kheer / Rice Pudding Kheer / Rice Payasam
Rice Kheer is a very famous Indian dessert which would be served in Parties and restaurants. It taste delicious, not very strong sweetness attracts even non-sweet lovers. It’s very easy to make in home and the recipes follows as boiling the milk, allow it to thicken and add rice, nuts. Even cooked rice or left over rice can also be used in the recipe.
This can be served either chilled or hot. I like it to be served chill.
Rava Kesari
Rava Kesari is a famous sweet and can be served as Hot or Cold. Mostly these sweet would be present in any small functions at our houses. It’s very easy to prepare and yet tastes good. Adding milk enhances the richness of it. Since milk is added it comes in yellowish color. If you are so particular about the color add more Orange food color.
Dosa Kulambu / Idli Kulambu
Dosa, Idli are a common tiffins in South India homes. At any house these two will be a meal course either for breakfast or dinner. This is a Chettinadu special gravy and different from the usual one prepared. Have fun !!
Wheat Flour Dosa / Peanut Chutney (Groundnut Chutney)
When I was young, I always go to my grand ma’s house for any holidays. She makes it for dinner almost every day with Tomato sambar and Coconut Chutney. She grinds the chutney in hand grinder and the taste used to be awesome, it is still in my tongue. Wheat dosa is very healthy one and a substitute for chapathi. The variations can be done with chopped onion, green chili and coriander leaves added to it. Best tastes with coconut Chutney, Peanut chutney or any of the fav Chutnies.
