Watermelon Rasam was something that was learnt recently from the chennai december sabha season. It was served by Mountbatten Mani Iyer in his elai sapadu. A Completely modern day interpretation for our ever humbling hingeed Rasam. One can watch his youtube for a bit of inspiration as well,Mount Batten Mani Iyer\'s Watermelon Rasam in Mylapore special Sutralam Suvaikalam https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJrNKU8eDh0

The Sambhar contrary to popular notion was a contribution of the Thanjavur Marathas,legend has it that when Sambhaji(son of Shivaji) visited a victory feast at Thanjavur a dish made and served with rice was launched, Sambhaji Amti Aahar became Sambhar. Made with Chalots(Small onion and other vegetables),request can be made for non onion based preparation for this.

This potato fry as a side dish with sambar or rasam is just apt. This this potato fry can be made with both baby potatoes or regular potatoes.On request one can always add pearl onions in this recipe as it gives a nice taste. Serve this baby potato fry as a side dish with rasam-rice, sambar-rice or even with chapati or pooris.

Thayir semiya is a tasty dish prepared with curd and vermicelli. Instead of having the usual curd rice, try this Semiya Bagala bath for a change

This keerai masiyal is a mix of sauteed lentils and greens together with a lovely flavour that it can be made as a main curry to go with white rice and sides like poriyal or fry. It also is to die for when had with the Chettinadu Kara Kozhambu. You can specify for non-onion based.