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…
Sugarcane juice is a fresh, naturally sweet drink made by crushing peeled sugarcane stalks to extract their juice. It has a light golden-green color with a clean, grassy sweetness and a cool, refreshing taste. It is often served chilled with a squeeze of lemon along with a hint of ginger…
Milk peda is a classic Indian sweet that’s rich and soft with melt-in-the-mouth consistency. It has a creamy texture with a delicate caramelized milk flavour and a mild sweetness that isn’t overpowering. It’s especially popular during festivals like Diwali and Janmashtami, as well as for celebrations and gifting. Milk peda…
Vazhaithandu is the tender inner stem of the banana plant, commonly called as banana stem. It is pale green to white, cylindrical and has a crisp, fibrous texture. When cut, it releases fine fibers that are usually removed before cooking. Vazhaithandu is most commonly used in South Indian cooking, especially…
Makhana are edible seeds harvested from lotus plant. They’re small, white and puffed. It is often compared to popcorn in looks, but makhana has a much lighter, airy crunch. It is a mild, slightly nutty taste and is widely used in Indian and Asian cuisine. Makhana is both a traditional…
Aloo tikki chaat is a classic Indian street food that’s crispy, tangy. spicy and totally addictive. It is made with aloo tikki, a golden-fried snack made with mashed potatoes. Aloo tikki chaat has a crispy outer, soft inside with a sweet, sour and spicy flavour all at once. Golden- fried…
Green chutney is a fresh, vibrant Indian condiment made primarily from green herbs like coriander leaves and mint leaves blended with green chillies, lemon juice and few other spices. It has a bright green color, a refreshing aroma and a balanced flavour that’s spicy, tangy and slightly herbal. Green chutney…
Tamarind date chutney is a rich, glossy condiment made from tangy tamarind pulp, naturally sweet dates and jaggery cooked along with aromatic spices. It has a perfect balance of sweet, sour and mild spicy flavour with a smooth syrup texture. Tamarind date chutney is commonly used in Indian and Middle…
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…