Kothavarangai or cluster beans is a native crop of India. It is a summer crop, and is widely grown in the dry regions of India. It has several health benefits and is rich in vitamin C, iron and calcium. Cluster beans can be used to make various dishes like curries,…
Pickle is a most popular, and a common dish of India. A pickle is something, that we consume, almost everyday. A perfect meal is incomplete, without a pickle. In India pickles are made by adding spice powders to it. Each state in India has their own way of making pickles.…
Chicken curry is one of the most common, and a popular dish of India. The chicken curry recipe has so many variations, and can be easily modified according to our taste. The basic ingredients used in this dish is chicken and few spices. Chicken curry can be had for breakfast,…
Vathal or vadam is a South Indian delicacy, that is usually made in every South Indian home, during the month of April or May, and will be stored for an whole year. It needs sunlight, for it to dry completely. Since, April and May are the summer seasons in South…
Vazhakkai or Raw banana is a most commonly used vegetable in South Indian cuisine, especially in Tamilnadu and Kerala. It is used to make a variety of dishes like chips, bajji, curries, fry and vada. Raw banana is a good source of fiber. It is also rich in vitamin C…
Crab masala is one of the most popular seafood dish, originated from South India. It is spicy, and goes really well with breakfast options like, idlis, dosas, idiyappam and aapam. It is a great combination with rice or parotta too. Crab is one of my favourite seafood. When I was…
Vadu mangai urugai or tender mango pickle is a traditional dish of Tamilnadu, a Southern state of India. It’s been made for generations. It is a spicy and tangy dish made from tender mangoes. It is a great side dish for curd rice, dhal rice, sambar rice and much more.…