Planning for side dish is major confusion in most of the south indian kitchens. If we ask for opinion, simple answer would be anything is fine! Which would make us even more confusing to decide. Problem is we dont want too much repetition. At the same time want a traditional and interesting tasty side dish for idli/ dosas. There we go in search of new recipes.

I have a collection of side dishes for idlis/dosas. Pls. Check it out and try it if you find it interesting.

Vengaya Kosu – Pictorial Directions:

To saute and grind

1. Saute roughly chopped onions, Ginger and Garlic with little oil in a kadai until onions turn brown.

   

   

2. Grind it along with kuskus, fennel seeds and grated coconut. Grind it to a smooth paste.
   

   Making of masala

3. Heat oil in cooker, add fennel seeds saute for a minute and then add chopped tomatoes. Cook until its mushy.

   

4. Add the ground mixture, turmeric powder,chilli powder, sambar powder or curry masal powder and salt to taste.

   

   

note:

We can also add fried gram while grinding. This is to thicken the gravy. Adding it is optional. I have not added in my recipe.

We can also add potatoes for added taste.

Recipe for vengaya kosu:

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