Daangar Pachadi is a simple Raita made using roasted Urad dal. A speciality of Tirunelveli, this simple side dish is quick to put together and is nutritious.
During the Festival of Navarathri, a simple salad using legumes are made as offerings to God. This nutritious salad is made using 9 mixed lentils and beans.
Thakkali Thokku is a South Indian Tomato Pickle made easy here by using a new Pressure Cooking technique that takes half the time (& effort) yet tastes delicious!