Meen pollichathu is a traditional dish from the state of Kerala. It consists of fish-commonly pearl spot (karimeen), marinated with spices, lightly fried, then coated in a rich masala made from ingredients such as shallots, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and few other spices. The fish is wrapped in a banana leaf…
Milagu pongal (pepper pongal) is a traditional South Indian savory dish made from rice, split yellow moong dhal, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, ghee and curry leaves. It is especially popular in Tamil Nadu, and is often prepared as a comforting breakfast or during festivals and temple offerings. Milagu pongal has…
Mushroom chukka is a spicy South Indian dry-style mushroom dish, especially popular in Tamil Nadu cuisine. Mushrooms are sauteed with onions, curry leaves, ginger, garlic and a blend of aromatic spices until the mixture becomes thick, flavorful and lightly roasted. Traditionally, chukka is made with mutton (goat meat) or chicken.…
Madurai muttai mass is a famous, spicy street-style egg dish from Tamil Nadu. It consists of boiled eggs that are roughly chopped or mashed on a hot iron tawa and tossed in arich, aromatic gravy made of shallots, tomatoes, ginger garlic paste and traditional South Indian spices. Madurai muttai mass…
Mutton pulao is a fragrant one-pot rice dish made by cooking tender pieces of mutton with basmati rice, whole spices, herbs and aromatics like onion, ginger, garlic and green chillies. Unlike biryani, where rice and meat are often layered separately, pulao is usually cooked together so the rice absorbs the…
Gulab jamun is a classic, melt-in-mouth sweet that’s hugely popular across India and South Asia. It is known for its soft texture and rich, sugary flavor. Gulab jamoon is usually served warm or at room temperature, and is commonly enjoyed during festivals, weddings and celebrations. Gulab jamun consists of small,…
Paneer bhurji sandwich is a flavorful Indian sandwich made with PANEER BHURJI stuffed between slices of bread. The filling is prepared by crumbling paneer and sauteeing it with onions, tomatoes, green chillies and aromatic spices such as chilly powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Paneer bhurji sandwich is…
Paneer bhurji is a popular North Indian dish made by scrambling fresh paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with onions, tomatoes, green chillies and aromatic spices. It is similar in texture to scrambled eggs but completely vegetarian. Paneer bhurji has a soft, moist texture and a mildly spicy savory flavor. Paneer bhurji…
Coconut rice is a fragrant and mildly spiced rice dish made by mixing cooked rice with freshly ground coconut, tempered spices and curry leaves. It is popular in South Indian cuisine, especially in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala. Coconut rice has a soft texture with a subtle sweetness from the…
Chettinad chicken curry is a bold and aromatic South Indian dish known for its deep layers of spice and rich flavor. Originating from the Chettinad region in Tamil Nadu, this curry is famous for its freshly roasted spice blend, which typically includes black pepper, fennel seeds, cumin, coriander, dry red…