Avial is a traditional dish originated from South India and it is very common in Kerala. It is a delicious dish which is prepared using mixed vegetables, coconut and seasoned with coconut oil and curry leaves. It is a perfect accompaniment with steamed rice. Preparation time – 20 min Cooking…
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Curry Leaves Rice/Karuveppilai Sadam
Curry leaf/Karuveppilai/Karivepaku is one of the important ingredient in South Indian kitchen. Curry leaf rice/ Karuveppilai sadam is one of the simplest rice preparation. Curry leaf rice is delicious, aromatic and a healthy recipe which can be easily prepared in the busy mornings and it is perfect for lunches and…
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Easy Aloo Paratha
Easy aloo paratha is a quick and easy preparation. In this the potatoes are boiled, mashed and mixed with all purpose flour along with other spices and cooked on a hot tawa. It is so soft and delicious which is perfect for lunches or even for breakfast. It is one…
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Kondakadalai Kuzhambu/Black Chickpea Curry
Kondakadalai which is also called as Black chick peas or Kala chana is used to prepare many different recipes. The kondakadalai / black chickpeas / kala chana is soaked overnight and cooked in a tangy gravy along with other spices. This kondakadalai kuzhambu is a spicy and tangy dish which goes…
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Udaitha Muttai Kuzhambu/Eggs Poached in curry
Udaitha Muttai kuzhambu/Eggs poached in curry is one of the delicious curry prepared using eggs. The eggs are directly cooked in the flavorful curry along with other spices. The eggs are not boiled in this preparation but boiled eggs can also be used to prepare this same type of curry.…
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Cucumber Pachadi
Cucumber pachadi is a very simple dish prepared using cucumber, yogurt along with other spices. Pachadis can be prepared in many ways using different vegetables. It is a perfect combination with steamed rice or roti. Preparation time – 10 min Cooking time – 10 min Serves – 4 Ingredients: English…
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Tirunelveli Halwa/Wheat Flour Halwa
Tirunelveli halwa/Wheat flour halwa is a traditional and a popular sweet in Tirunelveli district. In this preparation the whole wheat flour is soaked for couple of hours and the milk is extracted from the flour which is used to prepare this delicious halwa. It is most loved and eaten by…
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Tomato Chutney
Tomato chutney is a spicy and tangy chutney which is prepared from ripe tomatoes. It is a great accompaniment for any South Indian breakfast like Idli, Dosa, Uttapam and it goes well with roti or paratha. It is very simple to prepare using minimum ingredients. Preparation time – 10 min…
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Chinese Noodle Samosa
Chinese Noodle samosa is a delicious snack/appetizer which is prepared with noodles stuffing. It is a fried dish with spicy noodle and cheese stuffing inside. It is crispy on outside and spicy inside which make this dish very flavorful. It is a perfect tea time snack. Both adults and kids…
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Idiyappam/String Hoppers
Idiyappam which is also called as String Hoppers is a popular dish in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Sri Lanka. It is a popular breakfast recipe or can be served for dinner together with curry or coconut chutney. In Sri Lanka it is served with coconut milk and sugar. Idli rice…
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Potato Sothi for Idiyappam
Sothi is a lightly spiced curry which is quick and easy to prepare. It is a perfect accompaniment for Idiyappam/stringhoppers but it goes well with steamed rice too. Sothi is a popular dish in Sri Lanka but it is also popular in South India especially in Tamil Nadu and Kerala.…
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Cauliflower Kuzhambu/Cauliflower Curry
Cauliflower Kuzhambu is a delicious South Indian gravy which is cooked with authentic spices. It is an excellent side dish for Idli, Dosa, Roti or with steamed rice. It is easy to prepare with minimum ingredients. Preparation time – 15 min Cooking time – 25 min Serves – 4 to…
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Kuzhi Paniyaram/Gunta Ponganalu
Kuzhi Paniyaram or Gunta Ponganalu is a popular South Indian dish which is prepared by steaming the batter using a mould. The Idli/dosa batter can be used for making Kuzhi Paniyaram/Gunta Ponganalu. It can be enjoyed as a tea time snack, breakfast or for kids lunches. It can be served…
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Rava Dosa
Rava Dosa is a popular South Indian breakfast recipe. It is thin, crispy and tasty which is prepared by combining rava/semolina and other flours. It is a perfect breakfast recipe which can be served with coconut chutney, onion chutney or any chutney of your choice. Preparation time – 15 min…
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Carrot Kheer
Carrot Kheer is an easy dessert recipe which can be prepared for any occasion. In this the carrots are finely shredded and cooked along with milk and sugar. It is nice and creamy and taste delicious when served chilled. Both kids and adults will cherish this Carrot Kheer. Preparation time…
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Bread Bonda
Bread bonda is a delicious Indian recipe which is served as a snack/appetizer. Bread bondas are crispy dumplings which are stuffed with a spicy potato and peas mixture and fried till golden in color. Preparation time – 15 min Cooking time – 25 min Serves – 6 Ingredients: Bread slices…
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Raw Mango Rice
Mango rice which is also called as Mamidikaya Pulihora is a classic preparation from Andhra Pradesh. It is made from freshly grated green mangoes along with other spices which gives this rice a nice and tangy flavor. It is quick and easy to prepare and great for lunches too. Preparation…
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Parotta
A parotta is a South Indian layered flatbread which is prepared from maida/all purpose flour. It is very popular in Tamil Nadu & Kerala. It is called as Malabar Parotta in Kerala. It is flaky and soft and taste delicious when eaten hot. It is usually served with Salna. It goes well…
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Vegetable Salna for Parotta
Vegetable salna is a delicious recipe which is served as a side dish for Parottas in hotels of Tamil Nadu. It is spicy and it tastes awesome with hot and crispy Parottas. It is a perfect accompaniment for roti, poori, idli and dosa too. Preparation time – 20 min Cooking…
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