Chicken curry is one of the most common, and a popular dish of India. The chicken curry recipe has so many variations, and can be easily modified according to our taste. The basic ingredients used in this dish is chicken and few spices. Chicken curry can be had for breakfast,…
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…
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…
Chilly powder is a basic ingredient, used to give the spicy flavour in any recipe. We use homemade chilly powder for all our cooking. Generally, the chilly powder that is available in the stores, are made with only chillies, but we include few other ingredients to make our own chilly…
Crab masala is one of the most popular seafood dish, originated from South India. It is spicy, and goes really well with breakfast options like, idlis, dosas, idiyappam and aapam. It is a great combination with rice or parotta too. Crab is one of my favourite seafood. When I was…
Vadu mangai urugai or tender mango pickle is a traditional dish of Tamilnadu, a Southern state of India. It’s been made for generations. It is a spicy and tangy dish made from tender mangoes. It is a great side dish for curd rice, dhal rice, sambar rice and much more.…
Kalavai sadam is made with rice, lentils and a lot of vegetables. It looks and tastes similar to bisi bele bath, but the ingredients used to make the masala is different. The masala, that I’ve used in this recipe, can be stored at room temperature for upto 6 months. It…
Chicken 65 is the most popular starter, which was said to be originated from Hotel Buhari, Chennai. It is a spicy dish, made with a combination of a variety of spices. It is a most common dish, that is easily available in any restaurants, in and around Chennai. Chicken 65…
