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,…
Upma is a warm and comforting traditional South Indian breakfast. It is aromatic, lightly spiced and has a mild savoury flavour to it. Upma is most valued for being simple, nourishing and easy to digest. It is usually served hot for breakfast along with CHUTNEY , SAMBAR or PICKLE. Arisi…
Maddur vada is a famous South Indian deep-fried snack that was originated in Maddur, a town in Karnataka. It is especially popular in city of Bangalore and Mysore. It is cherished as a travel snack and a classic example of Karnataka’s simple yet flavourful cuisine. Maddur vada is a crispy,…