South Indian Food

Rava Kesari With Milk | How To Prepare Milk Rava Kesari

Rava Kesari With Milk | How To Prepare Milk Rava Kesari
Kesari is to South India, what suji ka halwa is to North India. So, basically, its fine semolina (suji/rava or cream of wheat) which is cooked with ghee, sugar and flavorings till a halwa like consistency is achieved. This recipe is of the Rava Kesari With Milk, which obvious from the name, has milk too…
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Aval Payasam Recipe | Poha Kheer

Aval Payasam Recipe | Poha Kheer
Its not just rice that is a versatile grain and can be used in a variety of ways to make the most delicious dishes, it is the forms of rice too that have the same feature. For instance, take poha or flattened rice with which this Poha Kheer is made. Known as Aval Payasam in…
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Chana Dal Sundal | Kadalai Paruppu Sundal

Chana Dal Sundal | Kadalai Paruppu Sundal
South Indian cuisine is so versatile. I mean from the most robust of curries to the simplest, yet soul-stirring stir-fries, this food repertoire has something for everyone. Just like the ‘sundal,’ essentially from the cuisine of Tamil Nadu. It is a basic stir-fry and can be made with a variety of legumes, lentils or grains,…
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Sweet Corn Sundal Recipe | Easy Corn Sundal Recipe | Navratri Sundal Recipe

Sweet Corn Sundal Recipe | Easy Corn Sundal Recipe | Navratri Sundal Recipe
A sundal recipe is one of the most apt dishes during Ganesh Chaturthi and Navratri festivals, though it can be made as a quick fix on regular days as well. These are basically a dry preparation of a variety of legumes, a special from South India. This is a Sweet Corn Sundal, wherein steamed sweet…
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Puttu Recipe | Kerala Puttu

Puttu Recipe | Kerala Puttu
There is no doubt about the fact that as much as Indian food is delicious, it is unique and intriguing too. Especially, as you go deeper within the Indian subcontinent and come across the lovely regional fare. One such popular breakfast option in Kerala is the Puttu – steamed rice flour-coconut logs. The Kerala Puttu…
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Potato Podimas

Potato Podimas
Potato is that root vegetable which gets transformed into a variety of dishes, each distinct from the other, as you travel from one place to another in the Indian subcontinent. So, just like there are other regional Batata Bhaji, Aloo Chokha, aloo sheddo, etc. made of boiled and mashed potatoes, there’s the Potato Podimas, famous…
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Peanut Rice Recipe (South Indian Style)

Peanut Rice Recipe (South Indian Style)
Peanut Rice is one of the ways I love having peanuts. Besides being super duper easy to make, this is a sumptuous South Indian style rice-based dish made with cooked rice, roasted peanut powder, lentils and a handful of spices. Peanut Rice recipe is popular as Verkadalai Sadam in Tamil Nadu, South India. This vegan…
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Potato Stew (Kerala Style Recipe)

Potato Stew (Kerala Style Recipe)
This Kerala style Potato Stew is just ‘two’ good to be true! Yes, because you can have it in breakfast or as a main course and still would be craving for more. This gluten-free stew made with potatoes, coconut milk, shallots or pearl onions, some basic herbs and spices makes for an easy delectable stew…
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Kaddu ki Kheer (Pumpkin Payasam)

Kaddu ki Kheer (Pumpkin Payasam)
Sweet, creamy, and warmly spiced, this Kaddu ki Kheer (also known as Pumpkin Kheer or Pumpkin Payasam) is a flavorsome, easy-to-prepare traditional dish as a Navratri sweet or dessert. Made with just 8 ingredients in well under an hour, this tasty pumpkin pudding is sure to please both Goddess Durga and your whole family. A…
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Appe Recipe | Paddu (Traditional Recipe)

Appe Recipe | Paddu (Traditional Recipe)
It is true that the versatility of a rice-lentil batter, typical of South Indian cuisine, can be used to create a variety of dishes that are not just delicious but nutritious too. One such recipe is that of Appe, a popular breakfast choice. This one, also known as Paddu, are small, fluffy dumplings or pancakes…
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Beetroot Pachadi Recipe (Beetroot Chutney)

Beetroot Pachadi Recipe (Beetroot Chutney)
This beautiful, vibrant Beetroot Pachadi or Beetroot Chutney is a tasty and healthy chutney variant from the South Indian cuisine of Tamil Nadu and made with beetroots, coconut, lentils, herbs and spices. Make this no onion and no garlic pachadi recipe in 30 minutes and serve as a breakfast dip with Idli, Dosa and Vada.…
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Kalan Recipe | Kerala Kalan Curry

Kalan Recipe | Kerala Kalan Curry
Speaking of the grand sadya meal, which is a specialty during the festival of Onam in Kerala, there’s one dish, without which, it is incomplete. It is the Kalan – a sour-tasting preparation of curd or buttermilk and vegetables like yam and raw banana or plantain. The subtly spiced Kalan Recipe of Kerala cuisine is…
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Capsicum Curry | Hyderabadi Capsicum Masala

Capsicum Curry | Hyderabadi Capsicum Masala
This delicious Hyderabadi-style capsicum curry is just what you need to spice up your dinner time. It is made with ground peanut paste, white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onions, ginger and garlic, desiccated coconut and spices. Serve this rich capsicum masala with biryani or pulao or any Indian flatbread like Chapati, Paratha or Naan. About This…
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Mamidikaya Pappu (Mango Dal)

Mamidikaya Pappu (Mango Dal)
You won’t be wrong if you say that there are myriad ways to use fresh, raw, beautifully green hued mangoes of the season in Indian cuisine. One of the best usages is also when these unripe fruits are added as souring agents in dals and curries. This Mamidikaya Pappu or Mango Dal from the Andhra…
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Mango Rice Recipe (Mavinakayi Chitranna)

Mango Rice Recipe (Mavinakayi Chitranna)
Here’s how you can put raw mangoes of the season to a unique, yet delicious use. Make this simple Mango Rice – a South Indian style raw mango fried rice, which is spiced and tempered just for that extra punch. This Mango Rice recipe is tangy, vegan, comforting and loaded with flavors. Once you have…
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Punugulu Recipe (Punukulu)

Punugulu Recipe (Punukulu)
Light, crispy, and deliciously spiced, this Punugulu recipe is a favorite way to use up any leftover or extra idli batter. Make a big batch of these popular deep fried fritters from Andhra Pradesh for your next get-together and witness magic happen — these Punukulu will disappear before your very eyes! What are Punugulu Punugulu (or…
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Mysore Bonda | Mysore Bajji | Bonda Recipe

Mysore Bonda | Mysore Bajji | Bonda Recipe
This Mysore Bonda recipe (also known as Mysore Bajji) is a popular South Indian snack food made with lentils, chopped fresh coconut, fresh herbs and vibrant spices. The ingredients are combined to create a thick batter, and are then deep fried to make crisp, soft and fluffy fritters. Make our favorite mysore bonda recipe with…
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Kesari Bath Recipe | How To Make Kesari Bath

Kesari Bath Recipe | How To Make Kesari Bath
The Suji Ka Halwa of North India becomes the Kesari Bath in the Karnataka state of South India. Another similar variant is this Rava Kesari which is also a popular sweet in the states of Tamil Nadu, Andhra & Telangana in South India. The rich Kesari Bath Recipe is a quick and easy to make…
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Coconut Rice Recipe

Coconut Rice Recipe
The coconut tree is rightly called the ‘tree of life,’ for the myriad ways each part of the tree be used. Even if we take the fruit in itself, there’s so much a coconut offers – the fresh flesh, water, dried coconut and more. This recipe is one such that uses the coconut in its…
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Kesari Recipe | Perfect Rava Kesari

Kesari Recipe | Perfect Rava Kesari
Here’s a dish that is the South Indian variant of the North Indian suji ka halwa. Meet Kesari Recipe – a popular, delicious South Indian sweet dish made with rava or suji (cream of wheat or semolina), sugar, ghee (clarified butter), saffron, nuts and dry fruits. This melt-in-mouth, orange colored preparation is also referred to…
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Ugadi Pachadi Recipe & Significance

Ugadi Pachadi Recipe & Significance
Firstly, Ugadi (also referred to as Yugadi) is the New Year for the people in South Indian states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. In Maharashtra, the same New Year’s Day has an alias Gudi Padwa. Usually, both these festivals fall in the ‘Chaitra’ month of the Hindu calendar, which is late March or early…
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Onion Dosa (Hotel Style Recipe)

Onion Dosa (Hotel Style Recipe)
Who doesn’t love the dosa – Indian style savory crepes, often served with a spiced potato stuffing. This hotel style Onion Dosa is a variation of the popular Rava Dosa recipe with more onions and some spices & herbs. This is one of the easiest dosa variants to make since no grinding and no fermentation…
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Idli Recipe | Soft Idli Batter with Tips and Tricks

Idli Recipe | Soft Idli Batter with Tips and Tricks
Idli is one of the most healthiest and popular South Indian breakfast dish. These are soft, light, fluffy steamed round cakes made with a ground, fermented rice and lentil batter. Here I share my foolproof recipe with video and step-by-step photos that will help you in making the best idli. This Idli recipe is one…
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Kappa Puzhukku | Maravalli Kilangu Recipe (Mashed Tapioca Root)

Kappa Puzhukku | Maravalli Kilangu Recipe (Mashed Tapioca Root)
Tapioca root is not that a common ingredient, when it comes to Indian cuisine on the whole. But in certain parts of the Indian subcontinent, this root vegetable is used extensively to make a variety of food dishes. One of those regions is South India. So, in this post, I have shared a simple, yet…
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Ragi Dosa Recipe | Nachni Dosa

Ragi Dosa Recipe | Nachni Dosa
When it comes to healthy food, the ancient grain ragi or finger millet is one of the most nutritious food stuffs that you can have. So, in this post, I have shared one of my personal favorite Ragi Recipes too, the Ragi Dosa. This is nothing but a hearty variation of dosa or crepes that…
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