Chettinad chicken curry is a bold and aromatic South Indian dish known for its deep layers of spice and rich flavor. Originating from the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu, this curry is famous for its freshly roasted spice blend, which typically includes black pepper, fennel seeds, cumin, coriander, dry red…
Chettinad masala is a bold, aromatic spice mix from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its rich, fiery and deeply layered flavors. It is widely used in Chettinad cuisine, especially for chicken, mutton, fish and vegetable curries. Chettinad masala is made by dry-roasting the spices and…
Karuvadu kulambu is a bold, intensely flavorful South Indian curry made with dried fish called karuvadu in Tamil. It is especially popular in coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, where preserving fish by drying has been a long-standing tradition. This is a homestyle recipe and is often associated with traditional village…
Rasam is a traditional South Indian soup-like dish, especially popular in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra pradesh. It is known for its thin, broth-like consistency and bold, tangy and spicy flavors, and is commonly served with hot steamed rice or sometimes enjoyed as a light soup or…
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.…