Eral thokku or shrimp curry is a most popular and, a traditional recipe of South India especially, in the coastal areas of Tamilnadu and Kerala. Prawns are the main ingredient of this recipe. Small size, sea water prawn/shrimp tastes best but, any size or any kind of prawn/shrimp can be…
Nannari sarbath is made from nannari root(Indian sarsaparilla root). It is commonly consumed during summers to prevent dehydration. These roots are famous for its body cooling properties. It is rich in antioxidant and, is used as a natural medicine to treat urinary tract infections. Nannari roots are powdered, boiled and…
Mor milagai, also known as sun-dried curd chillies is a traditional South Indian condiment. It is usually served with rice. Especially, with curd rice, paruppu sadam, keerai sadam. Traditionally, it is consumed along with pazhaya soru. Tanjore, a city in Tamilnadu is famous for mor milagai. Traditionally, mor milagai is…
Adai is a traditional and, a popular recipe of Tamilnadu. It is made with rice and lentils and, is a great source of protein. In our home, we usually make adai for breakfast. In South Indian restaurants, it is served for dinner. Each city in Tamilnadu has its own way…
Nei appam or ghee appam is a traditional sweet of South India. It is a delicacy and, is usually made during festivals especially, Karthigai deepam. Karthigai deepam is a festival that is celebrated in the month of November or December. It is a festival where we light lamps all over…
Neer mor or Indian spiced buttermilk is a traditional recipe of India. Each state in India has its own name for this recipe. In Tamilnadu we call it as neer mor. Neer mor is little watery than, the other kinds of buttermilk that is available in India. Neer mor is…
Sura puttu or fish(shark) scramble is a traditional and, the most popular dish of Tamil Nadu, especially in the coastal areas. Fish puttu can be made with any kind of fish but, traditionally it is made only with shark(sura). Shark is said to have a lot of health benefits. It…
Ulundu kali is a popular and a traditional South Indian dish, made using urid dhal, raw rice, palm jaggery and sesame oil. It has a lot of health benefits, and is rich in iron, calcium and protein. Traditionally, it is made specifically for girls during puberty, and is given every…
Rasam is a popular and a traditional dish of South India. It has a watery consistency, and tastes similar to an Indian soup. It is usually served as a side dish with rice. Rasam is otherwise called as saaru. There are so many different kinds of rasam. Milagu rasam or…
Idly or dosa is the most common breakfast of South India. It is consumed almost everyday, for breakfast and dinner. Generally idly/dosa batter will be made once or twice a week, in a South Indian home, depending on the size of the family. We in our home, usually make it…