Lemon rice is a bright, tangy South Indian dish made with cooked rice flavoured with fresh lemon juice and a fragrant tempering of spices. It’s known for its refreshing taste, light texture and vibrant yellow color. It is a simple yet aromatic meal that balances sourness, spice and nuttiness from…
American chop suey is a popular Indo-Chinese dish commonly available in Indian-Chinese restaurants. It’s a crispy, sweet, tangy and slightly spicy noodle dish. It combines deep-fried crispy noodles, along with stir-fried vegetables in a thick, glossy sauce, which sometimes include chicken, shrimp or paneer. American chop suey is usually served…
Vadai is a popular savory snack from South India, especially in Tamil Nadu. It’s a deep-fried dish made primarily from lentils, known for its crispy exterior and soft, flavorful interior. It is frequently served during festivals, weddings and special occasions. Mup paruppu vadai is one of the common type of…
Payasam is a traditional South Indian sweet dish, especially popular in the state of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. It is a creamy, rich pudding made by cooking ingredients like rice, vermicelli, lentils or tapioca in milk or coconut milk with sugar or jaggery, and is often flavored with cardamom…
Chicken seekh kebab is a popular South asian grilled dish made from minced chicken that’s seasoned with aromatic spices and shaped onto skewers before cooking. “Seekh” refers to the skewers the meat is molded onto. Traditionally, it is cooked in a tandoor (clay oven), but can also be grilled, baked…
Chaat is a broad category of savory street snacks that originated in the Indian subcontinent, especially popular in North India. It is known for its bold mix of flavours and textures. Chaat is a staple of Indian street food culture, especially in cities like Delhi, where it’s enjoyed as a…
Aloo chole, also known as aloo channa is a hearty and flavourful North Indian dish made with potatoes (aloo) and chickpeas (chole). The potatoes and chickpeas are cooked in a spiced, slightly tangy gravy. It is commonly enjoyed with fluffy bhature (deep-fried bread), soft roti, naan or steamed rice. Aloo…
Bread omelette is a popular street-style dish made by combining eggs with slices of bread, creating a quick, filling, and flavourful meal. The soft, fluffy omelette fused with crispy bread, often enhanced with butter, cheese or spicy chutneys. It is commonly served hot, folded like a sandwich and can be…
Maravalli kilangu is the Tamil name for tapioca (cassava root), a common South Indian root vegetable. It is a starchy vegetable widely grown in tropical regions. It looks like a long, thick root with brown rough skin and a white or slightly yellow flesh. Maravalli kilangu has a mild, slightly…
Vendakkai thokku is a flavorful South Indian condiment made primarily from okra (ladies finger), known as vendakkai in Tamil. It’s a thick, spicy and slightly-tangy preparation that sits somewhere between a pickle and a curry. It’s a great way to enjoy okra without the sliminess. Vendakkai thokku has a thick…