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…
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…
Coconut prawn curry is a popular recipe in the coastal regions of India, particularly Goa. There are so many variations to this recipe. Each part of India has their own way of making this recipe. Every recipe has their unique taste and flavour to it. Coconut prawn curry is a…
Baby potato roast is a popular South Indian recipe made with boiled baby potatoes and few other spices. We do make so many recipes with baby potatoes but, baby potato roast is a quick and easy to make recipe. It is usually served as a side dish for rice. It…
Seppankizhangu or taro root/colocasia is one of the commonly used starchy root vegetable in South Indian cooking. It is rich in fibre, and is mostly cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is similar to yam and, also might give itchiness when touched raw. Seppankizhangu is…
Nethili is a commonly available saltwater fish, all around the world. It is otherwise called as anchovies. They are small in size, and is a excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, protein and vitamin-D. Also, it has low-mercury content, which makes it suitable for regular consumption. Nethili can be used…
Butter garlic mushroom is a popular, and an easy to make appetizer. White button mushrooms are generally used to make this recipe. This recipe doesn’t really tastes good with other kind of mushroom. It is a super quick recipe that can be made within 15 minutes. Butter garlic mushroom 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…
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…
Beans pori kulambu is a mild, not so spicy, side dish made with beans. It goes well with, almost all kinds of breakfast, like idlis, dosas, idiyappam, aapam, chapathi, poori and paratha. It can also be had with rice. Since it can be had for breakfast and lunch, I mostly…