Vazhakkai or plantain is one of the most commonly used vegetable in a South Indian cuisine, especially in Tamil nadu. Plantain appear similar to bananas but, they are larger in size and, have a thick skin. It is mostly consumed when its raw. Traditionally, in Tamil nadu, plantain is one…
Aviyal is a South Indian dish, originated from the state of Kerala. It has a thick consistency, and is usually made with lot of vegetables. The main ingredients of this dish are vegetables, coconut and curd. It is a best combination with adai, or even rice. Even though, aviyal is…
Beans pori kulambu is a mild, not so spicy, side dish made with beans. It goes well with, almost all kinds of breakfast, like idlis, dosas, idiyappam, aapam, chapathi, poori and paratha. It can also be had with rice. Since it can be had for breakfast and lunch, I mostly…
A South Indian breakfast is generally served with 3 types of chutneys, and mint chutney or pudina chutney is one among them. It is a most common dish that is made in every South Indian home. It goes really well with idlies and dosas. It is also a best combination…
Avakkai pickle or avakaya is a traditional and a popular dish of Andhra Pradesh. It is made using a specific kind of raw mango, mixed with various spices like mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds and chilly powder. It is a tangy and, a spicy dish that goes really well with almost…
Vathal or vadam is a South Indian delicacy, that is usually made in every South Indian home, during the month of April or May, and will be stored for years. It needs sunlight, for it to dry completely. Since, April and May are the summer seasons in South India, these…
Kothavarangai or cluster beans is a native crop of India. It is a summer crop, and is widely grown in the dry regions of India. It has several health benefits and is rich in vitamin C, iron and calcium. Cluster beans can be used to make various dishes like curries,…
Pickle is a most popular, and a common dish of India. A pickle is something, that we consume, almost everyday. A perfect meal is incomplete, without a pickle. In India pickles are made by adding spice powders to it. Each state in India has their own way of making pickles.…
Vathal or vadam is a South Indian delicacy, that is usually made in every South Indian home, during the month of April or May, and will be stored for an whole year. It needs sunlight, for it to dry completely. Since, April and May are the summer seasons in South…
Vazhakkai or Raw banana is a most commonly used vegetable in South Indian cuisine, especially in Tamilnadu and Kerala. It is used to make a variety of dishes like chips, bajji, curries, fry and vada. Raw banana is a good source of fiber. It is also rich in vitamin C…