Milagai killi potta sambar is a simple, homestyle South Indian sambar known for its bold, slightly spicy flavour. “Milagai killi potta” literally means “chillies that are torn and added” (instead of grinding or using powder). In this dish, dried red chillies or green chillies are hand-torn and cooked directly in…
Mirchi ka salan is a traditional Hyderabadi curry known for its rich, bold and well-balanced flavours. This dish is made using large green chillies cooked in a thick, aromatic gravy. Despite using green chillies, the dish is usually not overwhelmingly hot, as less spicier chilly varieties are often used. Mirchi…
Hyderabadi biryani is one of India’s most iconic and flavourful rice dishes, originating from the historic city of Hyderabad. It reflects a rich blend of Mughal and regional culinary traditions, and is usually served with salan (gravy-based curry) and ONION RAITA. Hyderabadi biryani is known for its aromatic basmati rice,…
Bajji is a popular South Indian deep-fried snack, especially loved in the states of Tamil Nadu. It is known for its crispy outside and soft, flavourful inside. Bajji is made by coating slices of vegetables in a spiced batter and then deep-fried until golden and crunchy. Onion bajji (also called…
Rose popsicle is a refreshing frozen treat that has a delicate, floral sweetness of roses in a cool, soothing form made using rose syrup or rose essence. It has a light pink to deep rosy color with a gentle sweet flavour. Rose popsicle is a perfect treat for hot days.…
Poli is a traditional sweet flatbread popular in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. It is a soft, thin flatbread made from maida, stuffed with a sweet filling, also known as obbattu, holige, paruppu poli or puran poli. The sweet filling is usually made with…
Cauliflower poriyal is a simple, flavourful South Indian stir-fry dish made with cauliflower and basic spices. It is especially popular in Tamil Nadu homes and is usually served as a side dish with rice, sambar or rasam. Cauliflower florets are lightly cooked and sauteed with onions, tomatoes, and few other…
Mulai Keerai is a popular leafy green vegetable widely used in South Indian cooking, especially in Tamil Nadu. It belongs to the amaranth plant family and is valued for its tender leaves, mild taste and high nutritional content. It is rich in iron, calcium, vitamin A, C and dietary fiber.…
Vanilla cake is a soft, light, and fluffy dessert made with flour, sugar, eggs, butter, milk and vanilla. It has a delicate sweet flavour and a pleasant vanilla aroma that makes it simple yet delicious. The cake has a tender, moist texture with fine crumb and a golden-brown outer crust.…
Spicy butter garlic chicken is a rich and flavourful chicken dish made by cooking tender pieces of chicken in a buttery garlic sauce with bold spices. This dish combines the creamy taste of melted butter with the strong aroma of sauteed garlic and the heat of chillies. Spicy butter garlic…