Iyengar samayal :

PONGAKKOZHAMBU

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This is the kozhambu done on PONGAL festival as a side dish for Vennpongal . It is actually Pongal Kozhambu but told as pongakkozhambhu. This is slightly watery with lots of vegetables in it. We don't grind in Ammi or Ural on Pongal day .[...]

RAW BANANA CHIPS

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Vazhaikkai chips (raw banana) is invariably made on all Iyengar marriages and festivals. This is an excellent combo with Puliyodharai. It is so simple yet tasty. INGREDIENTS: Raw banana - 2 Oil - 2 cups Chips cutter[...]

SANKARANTHI KOOTU

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The devata Indra is worshipped on Bhogi day. The Sun God is worshipped on the next day i.e., Pongal day. As this series of festival is known as harvest festival, farmers pray Indra & Sun for rain and bountiful yield. Also this 3 day[...]

VADAI / MEDHU VADAI

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Sending this to Purva's FF event This is made on all festivals and functions in South India. But generally, we do not put a hole in the centre on festivals. Can be had with chutney , sambar and also can be dropped in rasam when hot. Yummy[...]

HAYAGREEVA OR PANDI

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Lord Hayagreeva is the God of wisdom and knowledge. Hayagreeva Jayanthi falls on Pournami (Full moon day) of Avani or Shravan month and this year it was celebrated on August 5th(Avani avittam day). The naivedhyam is a sweet called[...]

VAZHAKKAI SAAMAAN PODI

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Generally this type of curry is done on festival days. But this is an excellent combination with jeera rasam ( Type 1 and Type 2 ) mixed with hot rice and a little ghee. This is done with brinjals also. You can see the brinjal saamaan[...]

POOSHANIKAI PULIKKOOTU

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This is another tasty kootu made on Iyengar marriages and festivals. INGREDIENTS: Ash gourd (Pooshanikkai) - 1/2 kg. Peas - 2 tablespoon Kozhambu vadaam - 8 Toor dhal - 1/4 cup Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp. Tamarind - lemon size[...]

KATHIRIKKAI SAMAAN PODI

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This is one of the popular Iyengar pandigai dish. INGREDIENTS: Brinjals - 1/2 kg. Oil - 1 ladle Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp. Salt - as per taste Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp. Urad dhal - 1/2 tsp. Curry leaves - few Karamudhu podi[...]

AKKARA ADISIL (AKKARAVADISAL)

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Though all the days in the month margazhi are important, Vaikunta Ekadashi and Koodaraivalli have the sanctity in worshipping the Lord. This "Akkara adisil" is prepared on the koodaravalli day (27th day of margazhi) and offered to the Lord. In[...]

VEPPAMPOO (NEEM FLOWER) PACHADI

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In addition to the general pandigai menu, this pachadi is prepared on Tamil New Year and has all the six tastes (sweet, sour, salt, bitter, pungent and astringent). INGREDIENTS: Crushed jaggery - 1 cup Mango sliced - 1/4 cup[...]