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April 27, 2023

20 Sambar Recipes For Rice | Sambar Varieties For Lunch | Different types of Sambar for rice

sambar varieties for rice

After a long time, I am sharing a collection post. Its a list of 20 best sambar recipes for rice. In South India, Sambar is the staple side dish for rice. We South Indians cannot live without sambar for rice. Even though we make hundreds of varieties of kuzhambu, Sambar in the lunch menu gives the fulfilment of eating rice.

In hotels or at houses, Sambar would be the first thing in our lunch menu. Then comes Rasam, Kara kuzhambu, Vatha kuzhambu, More kuzhambu etc. Sambar can be prepared in varieties of ways. But most of the households have a standard preparation of their sambar recipe using homemade sambar powders. Me too not an exception.

My sambar tastes and smells the best with my MIL’s homemade sambar powder. I never buy store bought sambar powders even though my friends and relatives have tried and told about Sakthi, Aachi and MTR sambar powders. If you don’t have the option of making homemade sambar powder, you can definitely go with store bought ones. It also tastes equally good but you should adjust the spice levels based on the brand you use. Please click the picture below for our Homemade sambar powder recipe. I have also shared a Tamil brahmin sambar powder recipe learning from my neighbour. Please click the picture and check it if you are interested. 

Tamil brahmin sambar powder   

In this collection, I have shared nearly 20 varieties of sambar for rice. It includes mixed vegetable sambar, basic sambar adding drumstick, sambar without vegetables, Sambar without dal, Tamil brahmin style sambar adding freshly ground spices, Pongal sambar adding 7 country vegetables, some 4 varieties of keerai sambar, 3 varieties of Kerala sambar and finally a sambar recipe for making bisibelebath.

homemade sambar powder

Friends, do check out this list of sambar recipes for lunch and try your favourite. Please don’t forget to leave your feedback.

BASIC SAMBAR RECIPE ADDING DRIUMSTICK

This is our basic sambar recipe we have been following for years together adapting through generations. You can make a perfect, Tamil Nādu style sambar using this recipe. Click the picture below for the detailed recipe link.

 drumstick sambar

 

Radish Sambar | Mullangi Sambar

Many beginners refrain from making Mullangi sambar / Radish sambar thinking about its weird smell. But if you try the way I have mentioned in this recipe, you will start to love this sambar and make it often. There is a secret tip I learnt from my aunty/ Athai.

 Mullangi sambar

LADY’S FINGER SAMBAR | VENDAKKAI SAMBAR RECIPE

If its a no moon day or any festival, this Lady’s finger sambar without onion will be in our lunch menu without fail. Its a simple and yummy sambar recipe with the goodness of fried lady’s finger.

    Lady's finger sambar

PONGAL SAMBAR | 7 VEGETABLE SAMBAR FOR PONGAL FESTIVAL

This is our traditional 7 kai sambar for Pongal festival. In this recipe, I have used 7 different country vegetables. Its a must try recipe on Pongal festival. Instead of sambar, we make the same as kootu with slight variation in this recipe. The same sambar can be prepared for Thiruvathirai festival too. In general, I call this as festival sambar.

 Pongal kuzhambu

SORAKKAI SAMBAR / BOTTLE GOURD SAMBAR RECIPE

This is an interesting sambar recipe using sorakkai / bottle gourd. If you are bored of making Sorakkai dal and Sorakkai kootu, try this sambar. You will love it.

    Sorakkai sambar

ARACHUVITTA SAMBAR – TAMIL BRAHMIN STYLE SAMBAR

I am a big fan of Tamil brahmin style arachuvitta sambar. The aroma of freshly roasted and ground spices takes this sambar to the next level. I have used onion in this recipe. You can use any vegetable like drumstick, brinjal, chow chow etc.

arachuvitta sambar    

CABBAGE SAMBAR | MUTTAIKOSE SAMBAR

Have you ever tried a sambar recipe adding Cabbage ? If not, try this delicious sambar recipe. You will be amazed by its taste and flavour.

    cabbage sambar

CLUSTER BEANS SAMBAR | KOTHAVARANGAI SAMBAR

Cluster beans sambar is our family favourite recipe. Whenever we buy cluster beans, this sambar would be our priority. Adding in sambar helps to remove the mild bitterness of cluster beans.  Do try it and see how you like it.

    cluster beans sambar

MIXED VEGETABLE SAMBAR IN A PRESSURE COOKER

This is a super easy and quick, one pot sambar recipe for rice adding mixed vegetables. Ideal for working women and bachelors.

 Vegetable sambar

KEERAI SAMBAR

We usually make this sambar with Amaranthus variety. It tastes so good when paired with raw banana curry. Do give it a try.

    Keerai sambar

KERALA SAMBAR WITHOUT COCONUT | ONAM SADYA SAMBAR

Basically I love Kerala food especially Onam sadya is my favourite lunch menu. Here is a simple and easy Onam sadya sambar recipe with mixed vegetables.

    Onam sadya sambar

VARUTHARACHA SAMBAR | KERALA SAMBAR WITH COCONUT

This is yet another version of Onam sadya sambar. In this recipe, sambar is prepared using freshly roasted and ground spices and coconut. Do give it a try !

    Kerala varutharacha sambar 

KERALA ULLI SAMBAR

Kerala Ulli sambar is one of the simple and yummy sambar varieties that tastes great not only with rice but idli, dosa as well. Do check it out by clicking the picture below.

    Kerala ulli sambar

MANGO SAMBAR

Mango sambar is my most favourite sambar recipe. We never fail to make this sambar during mango season. With the tangy taste of raw mango, it smells and tastes the best. Check it out friends. 

    Mango sambar

DRUMSTICK LEAVES SAMBAR | MURUNGAI KEERAI SAMBAR

Super healthy and delicious sambar recipe adding Drumstick leaves/ Murungai keerai. You must try this once. 

    Murungai keerai sambar

SAMBAR WITHOUT VEGETABLES | ONION SAMBAR

When you don’t have any vegetables in your pantry and still want to make sambar for rice, this onion sambar comes to rescue. You can use either small onion or big onion in this recipe.

    Onion sambar

PALAK SAMBAR / PASALAI KEERAI SAMBAR

Healthy and delicious Palak sambar / Spinach sambar. You can use regular spinach or even baby spinach for this recipe. Its a yummy variation from the usual Dal palak.

    Palak sambar

PONNANGANNI KEERAI SAMBAR | GOOD FOR EYESIGHT

Many of you must be aware of this Ponnanganni keerai. Its known as Dwarf copper leaf in English, Gudari Saag in Hindi, ‎Ponnaganti Koora in Telugu, ‎Honagonne soppu in Kannada, ‎Kozuppa, Ponnankanni in Malayalam. Its very good for eyesight and a great coolant for summer. Try it out.

    Ponnanganni keerai sambar

PUMPKIN SAMBAR | PARANGIKAI SAMBAR

With a mildly sweet taste of Pumpkin, this sambar is a super healthy and flavourful one. Tastes good with idli, dosa as well.

    pumpkin sambar

SAMBAR FOR BISIBELEBATH

Usually Bisibelebath is prepared in one pot by mixing rice, dal, vegetables and spices together. In this version, I have prepared sambar and rice separately and mixed them just before serving. Its a different method but tastes so good. Do give it a try.

    Bisibelebath sambar

SAMBAR WITHOUT DAL

Many of my readers asked me to share a sambar recipe without dal. So I tried this variety and posted it. Its a tasty sambar recipe without cooked toor dal. The flavor and taste comes from the freshly roasted and ground spices. I am sure you will love it.

    
sambar without dal

TIRUNELVELI SAMBAR

This is my mom’s special Tirunelveli sambar which is popularly known as IDI sambar. I have used Drumstick and mango in this recipe. You can make it adding brinjal or simply onions.

    Tirunelveli sambar

Friends, hope you have gone through and enjoyed my collection of Sambar recipes for rice. Do try them and share your feedback with me.

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March 19, 2022

15 Ladoo Varieties - Types of Laddu Recipes

Ladoo recipes

Here is the collection of 15+ different types of ladoo varieties / Laddu recipes in my blog. In this list, you can find the list of 15 ladoo recipes under one page. Most of them are popular, easy to make, must try Top South Indian and North Indian ladoo recipes for Diwali and other festivals.
 
In this collection, you can find the Indian ladoo recipes starting from easy peanut ladoo, mawa ladoo, paneer laddu, besan ladoo in 2 methods, rava ladoo, South Indian special boondhi ladoo, coconut ladoo, dates and nuts ladoo, poha ladoo, roasted chana dal ladoo, Karnataka special thambittu, murmura ladoo i.e Pori urundai and atta ladoo.
 
Among these ladoo varieties, my favorite is boondhi ladoo, easy maaladu and atta ladoo. You too choose your favorite, try and share your feedback. I am yet to try North Indian special Motichoor ladoo recipe and some other healthy ladoo recipes like sesame seeds ladoo, sago laddu recipes. I will update this list whenever I share them. Now Lets see the collection of 18 ladoo varieties below. Please click on the images to see the particular laddu recipe.

BESAN LADOO RECIPE - 2 METHODS


I have shared two methods of making this yummy Besan ladoo recipe. One is an easy, instant version and the other one is the traditional besan laddu recipe. Check it out.


Besan ladoo recipe

PANEER LADOO RECIPE / MALAI LADOO


Easy, healthy , yummy Paneer Ladoo recipe that can be prepared under 15 minutes.


Paneer ladoo recipe

COCONUT LADOO RECIPE


Check out this instant coconut ladoo recipe / Nariyal ka laddu recipe without condensed milk. Thengai ladoo recipe in Tamil which can be prepared easily without condensed milk.


Coconut laddu recipe

SOUTH INDIAN BOONDHI LADOO


Check out the traditional method of making South Indian boondhi ladoo recipe.



Boondhi laddu

RAVA LADOO / SOOJI LADDU RECIPE/ SEMOLINA LADDU


Super easy and quick rava ladoo recipe that melts in mouth. Check out the recipe below.



Sooji laddu

DATES AND NUTS LADOO RECIPE


Dates and nuts ladoo recipe is a healthy ladoo recipe than can be prepared without sugar. It is for people who look for sweet recipes without sugar. Do try it and enjoy !



Dates and nuts laddu

WHEAT FLOUR LADOO / ATTA LADDU RECIPE


Esy and yummy wheat flour ladoo recipe / atta laddu recipe with sugar and melted ghee. Its an instant laddu recipe which is ideal to prepare for festivals.



Wheat flour laddu

PEANUT LADOO / PEANUT LADDU RECIPE


Peanut ladoo recipe / Peanut laddu recipe/ Verkadalai laddu with skin. You can use either powdered jaggery or sugar to make this instantly. Its ideal for kids and adults snacks box which is tummy filling and healthy.


  

Peanut laddu

POHA LADOO / AVAL LADDU FOR KRISHNA JAYANTHI


Poha ladoo / Aval laddu is usually prepared during Krishna janmashtami / Krishna jayanthi festival. It is one of the easiest neivedyam recipes for festival.



Poha ladoo

ROASTED CHANA DAL LADOO / POTTUKADALAI LADDU


Pottukadalai laddu is a super easy and quick ladoo recipe. Its a no cook recipe. Even kids can make it easily. We call it as maladu in Tamil.



Roasteg gram dal ladoo

SUNNUNDALU / URAD DAL LADOO


Healthy and tasty laddo with roasted urad dal. Good for kids and teens.



Urad dal ladoo

MOONG DAL LADOO


Moong dal ladoo also known as Nei vilangai in Tirunelveli is a must try sweet for Diwali in my house. You too give a try.



Moong dal laddu

MAWA LADOO / KHOYA LADOO IN MICROWAVE


Mawa ladoo / Khoya laddu made in microwave. Easy, delicious and quick laddu recipe with just 3 ingredients.



Khoya laddu

GREEN GRAM LADOO

Healthy, Protein rich green gram ladoo to include in our daily diet. Check it out.



Green gram laddu
  

PEANUT LADOO WITH JAGGERY


Peanut ladoo with skin adding jaggery. Hassle free recipe with just 2 ingredients for your kids snacks box.



Peanut laddu

THAMBITTU / AKKI TAMBITTU


Karnataka style Thambittu recipe prepared using rice, jaggery and roasted nuts. Healthy and tasty ladoo recipe that is usually prepared during Shivratri and Naga panchami festival.



tambittu recipe

MURUMURA LADOO RECIPE WITH JAGGERY / PORI URUNDAI


South Indian special pori urundai / murmura ladoo which is offered as prasadam for Karthigai deepam festival in Tamil nadu. Its a low calorie, guilt free snack too.


Pori urundai recipe
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November 26, 2021

20 Chutney recipes without tomato | Chutney Without Tomato

chutney without coconut

I never thought of making this collection of chutney recipes without tomato until its price hiked like sky rocket. Every year before Diwali, my in-laws tells me to keep onion and tomato in stock as its price goes to peak after Diwali because of rainy season. So I buy 2-3 kgs and keep in hand. This year too, I had a stock of both in my pantry. So the price hike of tomato din’t affect me much. But some of my friends were asking me to suggest few chutney and sambar recipes without tomato as a side dish for idli, dosa and chapathi. So I thought of making this list of chutney recipe without tomato.

Most of the chutney recipes here uses onion, garlic, peanut and coconut as major ingredients. Some of the chutney recipes like curry leaves chutney, carrot chutney and brinjal chutney are without coconut too. if you are looking for how to make chutney without tomato and coconut, you have some recipes in this list. I hope this collection of chutney recipes without tomato will be useful to many at this time. Friends, do check out this chutney recipes without tomato for idli, dosa and chapathi. You will love them. Do share your feedback if you try any. I will be happy to hear that.

Onion chutney without tomato and coconut

Pottukadalai chutney without tomato

Onion Garlic chutney without tomato, coconut

Peanut chutney without tomato

 

Carrot chutney

 

Garlic chutney without tomato, coconut

Small onion chutney

Radish Chutney

 

Walnut chutney

 

Andhra hotel style peanut chutney

Hotel style thick coconut chutney / Getti chutney

Easy peanut chutney without tomato

Curry leaves chutney

Peanut chutney without onion, garlic, tomato, coconut

Brinjal chutney

Onion chutney without tomato, coconut for appam

Raw onion chutney

Onion Green chilli chutney

Raw onion chutney – version 2

Green chilli chutney

Beetroot chutney

 

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