In Tirunelveli (Nellai), Sodhi kuzhambu, Inji pachadi/Ginger pachadi, Potato poriyal with chips would be the special lunch menu for newly married couples when they are invited for feast.So it is also called as “Mappillai sodhi” as it is considered to be most special. Sodhi saapadu is a must and should in all Tirunelveli marriages.
Usually our marriage function takes place for three days. First day evening would be reception/Maapillai azhaippu, Second day would be the marriage and third day is for maruveedu. This sodhi kulambu should be served on third day maruveedu function on behalf of maapilai veedu. Most of the relatives stay back all the three days of marriage function just to enjoy this sothi kuzhambu. Even though my marriage was held in Salem, my dad arranged sodhi saapadu for our Nellai relatives on the last day of my marriage function. It is very very special for our nellai people.
Ginger pachadi / Inji pachadi, potato curry and chips are the best side dish for sodhi kuzhambu. As sodhi is completely made out of coconut milk, ginger pachadi helps for easy digestion . So If you prepare sodhi, make sure you keep inji pachadi as a side dish which is helpful for digestion too. It tastes very similar to kerala style puli inji. I usually make sodhi whenever I have lots of coconut in hand. Last time when I went to salem, my MIL gave me 3-4 coconuts. I made coconut burfi and sodhi with it.
After a long time, I prepared and enjoyed a nice Tirunelveli lunch menu at home. U can find so many variations for this particular sodhi recipe on net. The one I have shared here is my mom’s authentic version which she has been following for more than 25 years. Lets see how to prepare sodhi saapadu easily at home.
Do check out my Nellai style ulutham paruppu sadham, ellu thogayal, avial lunch menu if interested.
Sodhi - lunch menu
Tirunelveli lunch menu- sodhi,inji pachadi,chips,potato curry
Cuisine: Indian
Category: Lunch
Serves: Serves 4
Prep time: 20 Minutes
Cook time: 60 Minutes
Total time: 80 Minutes
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As I had prepared potato poriyal, I made raw banana chips. Usually potato chips is served with sodhi. So instead of potato poriyal, you can also make mixed vegetable poriyal. In that case, you can make potato chips. |
Enjoy this yummy Tirunelveli style sodhi, ginger pachadi, potato curry and chips. Tastes divine !!
20 comments :
super info .... i tasted sodhi only once,very very nice once,lovely variations
very interesting recipe as well as interesting story behind sodhi...
Delicious spread Chitra, heard of this sodhi so much, but haven't tried it yet, will do soon..
what a interesting platter.. Love it
Never had sodhi kuzhambu.. Thanks for the recipe:)
Very interesting combination of food... Love the clicks
very inviting platter n must try this sodhi kuzhambu :-)
delicious n interesting platter.. sodhi kuzhambhu must try...
tempting platter,yummy!!
U r outstanding Chitra each n every time u post the recipes its something new, looks yummy.
Thanks Swathi,Ur comments are really encouraging me :)
lovely platter
yummy, interesting platter.
Hi Chitra,
kudooos,
The third day of marriage is called"Maru veedu", not "Ölisai".
Olisai happens at the same day of marriage after the reception ,before yennai sadangu.
Just wanted to clarify.....
Oh, i got confused i think.Kudathaula bommai pootu edukarathu thaane olisai function? Is it maruveedu ? Thanks for clarification dear.I will change it :)
gud to post our chodhi spl
gud chitra to post our sodhi spl
Thank u :)
u didnt mentioned abt the dal whether it is toor dal or moong dhal
Its moong dal. Please check my Sodhi post. I have explained everything in detail.
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