Madurai muttai mass is a famous, spicy street-style egg dish from Tamil Nadu. It consists of boiled eggs that are roughly chopped or mashed on a hot iron tawa and tossed in arich, aromatic gravy made of shallots, tomatoes, ginger garlic paste and traditional South Indian spices. Madurai muttai mass…
Paneer bhurji is a popular North Indian dish made by scrambling fresh paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with onions, tomatoes, green chillies and aromatic spices. It is similar in texture to scrambled eggs but completely vegetarian. Paneer bhurji has a soft, moist texture and a mildly spicy savory flavor. Paneer bhurji…
Sagu is a simple, yet delicious South Indian curry made mainly with potatoes, onions and aromatic spices. It is a soft, mildly spiced curry. It is especially popular in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu cuisine and is commonly served with poori, chapathi, dosa or set dosa. Sagu is a staple breakfast…
Bombay chutney is a simple, mildly spiced South Indian side dish made primarily from gram flour (besan), tomatoes, green chillies and tampered spices. Despite the name “chutney”, it has a soft, gravy-like consistency rather than the thick texture usually associated with chutneys. Bombay chutney is also called as besan chutney…
Paneer butter masala is a rich, creamy North Indian curry made with PANEER(Indian cottage cheese). It is popular for its smooth texture and vibrant orange-red color. It is often associated with Punjabi cuisine, and commonly served in restaurants across India. Paneer butter masala is made by simmering soft cubes of…
Idly podi is a traditional South Indian dry chutney powder made from roasted lentils, dried red chillies and few other spices. It is also called as milagai podi or gun powder. It has a coarse texture to it. Idly podi mixed with sesame oil or ghee creates a flavorful dip,…
Sambar is a classic South Indian lentil-based curry commonly served with idly, dosa, vada, rice or even pongal. It is made by cooking lentil until soft along with vegetables. Tamarind puree is then added, which gives the signature flavour for the sambar. Sambar can be made with so many variations.…
Thogayal or thuvaiyal is a thick, coarse South Indian chutney typically served as an accompaniment for breakfast or lunch. For lunch, it can be had by mixing it with hot rice along with a dollop of ghee or sesame oil. Thogayal can be either made with a vegetable, coconut or…
Salna is a popular street food gravy or curry originated from Tamil Nadu. It is highly aromatic and has a spicy flavour with a thin, watery consistency. It is usually served as an accompaniment to parotta, poori, biryani, idly or dosa. Salna can be easily customized according to our preference.…
Shredded chicken thokku is a simple, yet delicious recipe made with shredded chicken. This recipe can be made with a very basic ingredients used in an Indian cooking. It can be made either with freshly boiled chicken or any leftover roasted chicken. Shredded chicken thokku can be served for breakfast,…