Paruppu sadam or dhal rice is a simple and, the most comforting meal for most of the South Indians. It is also a most commonly made recipe in any South Indian home. Toor dhal is the main ingredient for this dish. The toor dhal is boiled and tampered with some…
Ginger and garlic are the basic spices used in an Indian cooking. Instead of using it as a whole spice, it is ground to a fine paste, and added to the recipes. This paste is called as ginger garlic paste. This paste is commonly used in almost every Indian dish…
Idiyappam is a most common and a popular dish of South India, especially in the state of Kerala and Tamilnadu. It is otherwise called as string hopper or nool puttu. It is made from rice flour. It is very lite and a steamed food. Idiyappam is usually had for breakfast,…
Vazhaipoo vadai is originated from the state of Tamilnadu. It is a popular snack, that is most commonly made in home. It comes under the ‘speciality menu’ in restaurants. Vazhaipoo or banana flower is the main ingredient of this dish. Apart from vazhaipoo, it also contains lentils and some spices…
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,…
Pazhaya soru or fermented rice is an ancient food of India. It has a history of more than thousand years. It is a popular dish all over India, but is identified under different names. In Tamilnadu, we call it as pazhaya soru, which translates to pazhaya (old) and soru (rice).…
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.…
Sambar is originated from the Southern part of India. It is a most popular and a common dish of any South Indian family. It will be made at least once in a week in every home. It can be had for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It can also be had…
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…
Sundakkai or turkey berry is a small green berry-like fruit that is most commonly used in South Indian cuisine. It is said to be rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It is also a good source of iron and fiber. Sundakkai can be used to make curries or chutneys. It…