Mor milagai, also known as sun-dried curd chillies is a traditional South Indian condiment. It is usually served with rice. Especially, with curd rice, paruppu sadam, keerai sadam. Traditionally, it is consumed along with pazhaya soru. Tanjore, a city in Tamilnadu is famous for mor milagai. Traditionally, mor milagai is…
Vazhakkai or plantain is one of the most commonly used vegetable in a South Indian cuisine, especially in Tamil nadu. Plantain appear similar to bananas but, they are larger in size and, have a thick skin. It is mostly consumed when its raw. Traditionally, in Tamil nadu, plantain is one…
Sirukeerai is a leafy green vegetable commonly known as tropical amaranth. It is one of the popular ingredient in South Indian cuisine, especially in Tamil nadu. This vegetable is well known for its cooling properties. There are so many dishes that can be made with sirukeerai. Sirukeerai kootu is one…
Tomato rasam or thakkali rasam is a popular dish of South India. It is also known as Indian tomato soup. It is made with ripe tomatoes and few other spices. It has a watery consistency and, is usually served with steamed rice. Rasam is one of the main recipe in…
Kanavai thokku or squid curry is a popular seafood recipe, especially in the coastal areas of Tamilnadu. It is a semi-dry curry usually served with rice. It also goes really well with chapati and parotta. Squid is the main ingredient of this recipe. Medium sized squid or baby squid are…
Milagai bajji is a popular snack of South India. It is made with a specific kind of chillies called as banana chillies or yellow wax peppers. This kind of peppers aren’t really spicy. They have a mild flavour and, tastes similar to green bell peppers. Milagai bajji goes really well…
Aviyal is a South Indian dish, originated from the state of Kerala. It has a thick consistency, and is usually made with lot of vegetables. The main ingredients of this dish are vegetables, coconut and curd. It is a best combination with adai, or even rice. Even though, aviyal is…
Adai is a traditional and, a popular recipe of Tamilnadu. It is made with rice and lentils and, is a great source of protein. In our home, we usually make adai for breakfast. In South Indian restaurants, it is served for dinner. Each city in Tamilnadu has its own way…
Chicken fried rice is one of the most popular street food of India. It is commonly available in any restaurant and, is a perfect recipe for a weekend. It is really easy to make and, is loaded with flavours. Boneless chicken breast is used to make chicken fried rice. Chicken…
Chilly chicken is originally a Chinese dish but, is most popular and a commonly available dish in India. It is known as an Indo-Chinese dish. Chilly chicken is usually served as an appetizer. It is also a most popular street food and, is a great accompaniment with chicken fried rice.…
