Honey cake is a soft, syrup-soaked dessert commonly available in local bakeries across South India, especially in cities like Chennai and Bangalore. It is nostalgic favorite for many 90’s kids. It is often sold in square or rectangular slices, wrapped in butter paper or served in simple takeaway boxes. Unlike…
Idly podi is a traditional South Indian dry chutney powder made from roasted lentils, dried red chillies and few other spices. It is also called as milagai podi or gun powder. It has a coarse texture to it. Idly podi mixed with sesame oil or ghee creates a flavorful dip,…
Chicken biryani is a rich, aromatic rice dish where tender pieces of chicken are cooked with fragrant basmati rice, warm spices and caramelized onions. It is usually served with ONION RAITA and CHICKEN SALNA/BIRYANI KATHIRIKAI. There are so many different methods to make chicken biryani. Dum biryani is one of…
Fried chicken is one of the popular appetizer made by marinating the chicken pieces in a spice mixture, and then deep-frying them until crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The chicken is usually marinated or seasoned beforehand to add flavour and tenderness. Spicy fried chicken uses a…
Sambar is a classic South Indian lentil-based curry commonly served with idly, dosa, vada, rice or even pongal. It is made by cooking lentil until soft along with vegetables. Tamarind puree is then added, which gives the signature flavour for the sambar. Sambar can be made with so many variations.…
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…
Fish curry is a comforting, aromatic dish where tender pieces of fish are gently simmered in a spiced gravy. The gravy is usually made of onions or shallots, tomatoes, garlic and ginger cooked along with spices like turmeric powder, coriander powder and chilly powder. The fish absorbs the flavours of…
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…