“pearl onion”

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Tamil Nadu Sambar Classic Tamarind Lentil Vegetables Madurai

The foundational Tamil Nadu sambar — toor dal with tamarind, tomato and mixed...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 25 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kongu Kari Kuzhambu

Coimbatore-Erode belt Kongu Nadu style meat kuzhambu — whole pearl onions and groundnut oil.

⏱ 25 min prep 🍳 45 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Snack

Vengaya Bajji

Whole pearl onion fritters — each small onion battered and fried whole, a monsoon...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 15 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Breakfast

Onion Chutney

Classic Tamil Nadu chutney made with small pearl onions. Essential accompaniment for...

⏱ 10 min prep 🍳 10 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Pearl Onion Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with pearl onions (chinna vengayam) — a tangy...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Tamarind Sambar

Traditional Tamil Nadu sambar made with pearl onions and tamarind — a tangy lentil...

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 35 min cook

Easy

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Manathakkali Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with turkey berry in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Pavakkai Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with bitter gourd in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Brinjal Puli Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with brinjal in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Kathamba Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with mixed vegetables and lentils in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Aracha Vitha Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with freshly ground coconut masala in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium

Tamil Nadu Lunch

Puli Kuzhambu

Bold tangy Tamil Nadu kuzhambu with raw mango or tamarind in a tamarind-spice base.

⏱ 15 min prep 🍳 40 min cook

Medium