Kara chutney or spicy chutney is a popular South Indian condiment commonly served with South Indian breakfast. South Indian breakfast is usually served with 3 types of chutney: coconut chutney, red chutney(kara chutney) and Green chutney(mint and coriander chutney). Kara chutney has a mild spicy and tangy flavour to it.…
Medhu vadai is a popular tea-time snack originated from Tamil Nadu, South India. It is deep-fried snack made from soaked urid dhal. It is usually made in a doughnut shape, with a crispy exterior and soft and spongy interior. Medhu vadai is usually served with SAMBAR and CHUTNEY. Even though,…
Adhirasam is a traditional recipe of Tamil Nadu, which has a history of more than 1000 years. Adhirasam is a sweet made with either jaggery or sugar. Adhirasam made with jaggery is called as vella(jaggery) adhirasam whereas, the adhirasam made with sugar is called as sakkarai(sugar) adhirasam. Sakkarai adhirasam is…
Badusha is a traditional and a popular dessert of India. It is a deep-fried dessert made from maida, ghee and yoghurt, which is then soaked in sugar syrup. Badusha is most commonly made during festivals and special occasions. It is especially popular in South India during diwali. In South India…
Biryani kathirikai is a delicious South Indian dish made with eggplant(kathirikai), tamarind puree and few other spices. It has a mild spicy flavour to it. This dish is often served as a side dish along with onion raita for biryani. Biryani kathirikai goes really well with both vegetarian and non…
Biryani is one of the most popular rice dish originated from South Asia. Traditionally, it is made with rice, meat and few other spices. In India, chicken and mutton are the commonly used meat to make biryani. Seafoods like prawns and fish can also be used to make biryani. Biryani…
Pakora is a deep fried snack originated from India. Chickpea flour is the main ingredient to make pakora. There are so many variations for pakora. It can be either vegetarian or non vegetarian. It can be made with onion, vegetables, eggs, chicken, fish or even prawn. Chicken pakora is a…
Gotsu is a traditional recipe originated from a town Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu. It is a side dish usually served with pongal. There are so many varieties of gotsu. But, kathirikai(eggplant) gotsu is the variety that was originally from Chidambaram. Kathirikai gotsu is made with kathirikai(eggplant), moong dhal and few other…
Pongal is a traditional recipe made with rice, dhal and ghee. Pongal has so many variations. Sakkarai pongal and Kalkandu pongal are sweeter. Whereas ven pongal, milagu pongal, manjal pongal and malli pongal are spicier. Ven pongal is made with rice, moong dhal, ghee, peppercorns and cumin seeds. It is…
Fruit mixer or mixed fruit juice is a popular summer drink originated from the city of Madurai, and is commonly available all over Tamil Nadu. It is made with fresh fruits and NANNARI SARBATH. Any kind of fruits can be added to this recipe. Fruit mixer is mostly preferred during…