Lemon rice is a bright, tangy South Indian dish made with cooked rice flavoured with fresh lemon juice and a fragrant tempering of spices. It’s known for its refreshing taste, light texture and vibrant yellow color. It is a simple yet aromatic meal that balances sourness, spice and nuttiness from…
Payasam is a traditional South Indian sweet dish, especially popular in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. It is a creamy, rich pudding made by cooking ingredients like rice, vermicelli, lentils or tapioca in milk or coconut milk with sugar or jaggery, and is often flavored with cardamom…
Hyderabadi biryani is one of India’s most iconic and flavourful rice dishes, originating from the historic city of Hyderabad. It reflects a rich blend of Mughal and regional culinary traditions, and is usually served with salan (gravy-based curry) and ONION RAITA. Hyderabadi biryani is known for its aromatic basmati rice,…
Bajji is a popular South Indian deep-fried snack, especially loved in the states of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its crispy outside and soft, flavourful inside. Bajji is made by coating slices of vegetables in a spiced batter and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Onion bajji (also called…
Poli is a traditional sweet flatbread popular in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is a soft, thin flatbread made from maida, stuffed with a sweet filling, also known as obbattu, holige, paruppu poli or puran poli. The sweet filling is usually made with…
Mulai Keerai is a popular leafy green vegetable widely used in South Indian cooking, especially in Tamil Nadu. It belongs to the amaranth plant family and is valued for its tender leaves, mild taste and high nutritional content. It is rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A, C and dietary fiber.…
Mutton bone soup is a rich, slow-simmered broth made by cooking goat bones with spices and herbs until the flavours and nutrients are fully extracted. The bones often include marrow bones and joints. As it cooks, the marrow melts into the broth, giving it a silky texture with robust flavour.…
Vatha kulambu is a classic South Indian tamarind-based gravy, especially popular in Tamil Nadu cuisine. “Vathal” refers to sun-dried vegetables and the “kulambu” refers to the gravy. It is spicy and tangy curry with a rich flavour to it. It is usually served with hot steamed rice, along with any…
Vathal or vadaam is a sun-dried vegetables or berries used in a South Indian cooking, especially in Tamil Nadu cuisine. The vegetables are preserved by soaking in salted buttermilk or boiled along with salt and then dried under the sun until completely dehydrated. It is especially popular during monsoon season…
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,…