Muskmelons, also known as cantaloupes are the sweet and juicy fruits, that are most commonly available during the month of may and june, in India. They have a light orange flesh, and tastes really sweet when its completely ripe. These fruits have a cooling property, and has a high water…
Chutney is a traditional South Indian condiment. Chutney is made in, every home of South India, almost every day. Our breakfast is incomplete without a chutney. Chutneys are not only a side-dish for breakfast, it also goes really well with popular Indian snacks like bonda, bajji and vadai too. In…
Vazhaipoo vadai is originated from the state of Tamilnadu. It is a popular snack, that is most commonly made in home. It comes under the ‘speciality menu’ in restaurants. Vazhaipoo or banana flower is the main ingredient of this dish. Apart from vazhaipoo, it also contains lentils and some spices…
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.…
Sambar is originated from the Southern part of India. It is a most popular and a common dish of any South Indian family. It will be made at least once in a week in every home. It can be had for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It can also be had…
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…
Sundakkai or turkey berry is a small green berry-like fruit that is most commonly used in South Indian cuisine. It is said to be rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It is also a good source of iron and fiber. Sundakkai can be used to make curries or chutneys. It…
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.…
Kalavai sadam is made with rice, lentils and a lot of vegetables. It looks and tastes similar to bisi bele bath, but the ingredients used to make the masala is different. The masala, that I’ve used in this recipe, can be stored at room temperature for upto 6 months. It…
Mango ginger or mangai inji is a spice and vegetable that looks like a ginger, but has a pale yellow core unlike ginger. Though it looks like ginger, it smells like raw mango. Thus the name mango ginger. It is well known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and helps in digestion.…