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…
Onion raita or vengaya pachadi(in Tamil) is a basic and most popular side dish, served with biryani or pulao. It is basically made with chopped onions and curd. Any kind of biryani is incomplete, without raita. There are so many ways to make onion raita. Onions and curd are the…
Biryani is the most popular dish, originated from South Asia. Biryani is originally a non vegetarian dish, made with meat. But, it can also be modified to our preference, and can be made to vegetarian. Biryani is basically a rice dish, with a combination of spices added to it. Any…
Biryani is a most popular dish, originated from South Asia. Originally, biryani is a non vegetarian dish, made with meat. But, it can also be modified, to make it a vegetarian dish. There are so many versions for a vegetarian biryani, and soya biryani is one among them. Soya biryani…
Soya 65 is a vegetarian version of the most popular Indian starter, chicken 65. Soya 65 is made with soya chunks. Soya chunks are the best alternative for meat. It is made from soy flour and, is a great source of protein and fiber. Soya chunks are the main ingredient…
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…
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…
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…
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…