hey, have you got the recipe of Iyengar tastey puliyodharaa? other wise please see that in my forum. Or if you need let me give the link for you
The best side dish is either papad or vadam,but one of my friends suggested curds,tried it it was delicious.
Channa dal 1tbs. Grated cocnut a cup 2flakes garlic marble sized tamarid dry red chillies 6 dry roast all the ingredients grind it to thick paste season ot with gingely oil if you like the taste of till you can dry roast and and grind it along. tastes great