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,…
Sakkarai pongal is a traditional South Indian dessert originated from the state of Tamil Nadu. It is prepared by cooking raw rice and moong dhal until soft, then sweetening the mixture with jaggery. It is then flavoured with ghee, cardamom and often include cashews and raisins roasted in ghee. Sakkarai…
Boondi ladoo is a traditional South Indian sweet originated from the state of Tamil Nadu. It is made by soaking tiny, crispy gram flour droplets called as boondi, in a cardamom flavoured sugar syrup. The mixture is gently shaped into soft, round ladoos and often enriched with ghee, cloves, cashews…
Ragi adai is a traditional South Indian pancake savoury pancake made from finger millet (ragi) flour. It is commonly served for breakfast but, it can also be served as a snack. Yogurt, chutney, pickle and sambar are some of the accompaniments that goes really well with ragi adai. It can…
Biryani is a rice dish, with a combination of spices added to it. Any kind of biryani, might be a vegetarian or non vegetarian, the flavour of the dish comes mainly from the spices added to it. Biryani masala is a spice mix, specifically crafted for biryani. Each state in…