Channa masala is a very tasty Punjabi side dish for roti varieties from North India. It’s severed mostly with the breakfast items. Makes a very tasty combo with roti’s, adding few raw finely chopped red onion enhances the taste.
Gravies & Curries
Dhal Sambar / Murungakkai Sambar ( Paruppu Kulambu )
Will there be a week without dhal sambar at my house ? should be the question. I love the version of drumstick / Murungagkkai sambar. This is a common gravy served in any parties at my place. A traditional kongunadu paruppu samber.
Bottle Gourd Fry / Sorakkai Poriyal
A simple version of kongunadu bottle gourd fry which matches well with white rice. I remember plucking fresh vegetable from our form and cooked. Those tasted really good.
Kadai Paneer
This is a very famous restaurant Punjabi recipe for naans and parotas. When you have friends gathering for parties mark this for sure, every one would like it. Store bought paneer can also be used, since paneer preparation is easy I prepared it at home and given the procedure below. Do not waste the leftover water drained from milk while making paneer, it can be used for kneading chapati or paratha dough. It makes them soft.
Bitter Gourd Fry / Pavakai Varuval
This is my mom’s specialty recipe. When this is cooked at my home, I don’t even leave any trace in my plate. Ghee along with bitter gourd mixed with white rice really tastes good.
Ghee reduces the bitter taste of it little. I bet you would surely like this if you are a fan of bitter gourd. Try it out and let me know.
Kadai Bhindi / Kadai Ladies Finger
Ladies finger cooked in the aroma of coriander seeds. I loved this recipe from Vahrehvah. I prepared this in N’s b’day party for a small crowd and it was a super hit. N likes anything prepared in Ladies Finger. He liked this and often bugs me to prepare this.
Cluster Beans Fry / Kothavarangai Poriyal
One of the simple ways a Cluster Beans Fry prepared in Kongunadu. We have it mostly with white rice and it also goes well with Curd rice.
