Garam pakoda, otherwise known as bakery-style pakoda is a crunchy, savoury tea-time snack made with gram flour, rice flour, onions, green chillies, curry leaves and aromatic spices. The mixture is loosely dropped into hot oil and deep-fried until golden, crunchy and irregularly shaped. Unlike soft, batter-coated pakoras, this version has…
Mutton kulambu is a classic South Indian mutton curry featuring tender, succulent pieces of mutton simmered in a richly spiced, aromatic gravy. The curry is infused with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, curry leaves and traditional South Indian spices, creating a delicious balance of spice, warmth and savoury richness. Arachuvitta mutton…
Mint-coriander yogurt dip is a refreshing, creamy Indian-style dip made with thick yogurt, fresh mint, coriander, green chillies, lemon juice along with few other spices. It is cool, creamy, herby and irresistibly tangy. This vibrant dip adds a burst of freshness to every bite. Mint-coriander yogurt dip is perfect alongside…
Crispy fried prawns are tender, juicy prawns marinated with aromatic spices and lightly coated with flour before being fried until golden and delicious. It is crispy on the outside, and juicy on the inside with irresistibly delicious flavours. Every bite is a perfect balance of crunch, spice and tender prawns.…
Potato chips are thinly sliced potatoes that are deep-fried or baked until crisp and golden brown. They are lightly seasoned with salt, spices or other flavours, offering a crunchy texture and savoury taste. Potato chips are commonly served as a snack, side dish or accompaniment with meals. Potato chips has…
Urulaikilangu puttu or potato puttu is a traditional savory South Indian side dish made with boiled, coarsely mashed potatoes. It features a seasoned tempering of mustard seeds, urid dhal, cumin seeds, onions and green chillies, often garnished with curry leaves. Urulaikilangu puttu has a soft, crumble texture with gently mashed…
Keerai thokku is a thick, spicy and tangy traditional South Indian relish made by sautéing leafy greens (keerai) along with onions, garlic, tamarind and few other spices. They have a semi-solid, thick and jam-like consistency, cooked down in oil. Keerai thokku has high oil content and the tamarind added, allows…
Manchurian is a popular Indo-Chinese dish made with deep-fried vegetables, chicken or other protein-based bites, tossed in a flavourful sauce of soy sauce, chilly sauce, garlic and spring onions. It has a combination of crispy texture, tangy-spicy flavour and savory aroma. Baby corn manchurian is the most common variety of…
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…
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.…