A thin, crispy pancake from Tamil Nadu made of toor dal and rice. Adai is usually eaten with jaggery or aviyal for a meal that includes the scents of curry leaves and red chili peppers in every bite! The adai is a traditional dish from Tamilnadu but don’t let its name fool you. Though it’s …
A dosa is a thin pancake or crepe created in India and made from a fermented batter. A dash of salt, rice, black gram is put together to create this savory dish that’s been around for centuries. It looks similar to the French delicacy but its main ingredients differ: it contains lentils instead of cheese …
Vendakkai Mor Kuzhambu is a dish originating from Tamil Nadu and Kerala. It’s made of liquid curry that can be served with white rice, pancake-style lentil dosa (mixed gram), or even steamed potato fries for those looking to spice up this traditional meal! The taste is slightly sour but it’s sure worth trying if you’re …
Lentil and drumstick stew is a flavorful vegan dish that will leave you full of joy. This simple dish uses only two ingredients – lentils and drumsticks, but they are nevertheless the star players in this recipe! Drumsticks have long been used by South Indian cooks to add flavor to dishes like sambar vegetables because …
Chapati, a popular Indian food item originating from the subcontinent and staple in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan Sri Lanka is made of whole-wheat flour mixed with water salt to make dough. It’s then cooked on a flat skillet called tava (or parat) for few minutes until it becomes golden brown or darker. Chapatis are an …
Instant Tomato Pickle is basically a cooked tomato concentrate, spiced with pickling spices for a fresh taste. the most common ingredients used in this recipe are asafoetida, red chilli powder, turmeric and fenugreek which give it that extra kick of sourness from ripe tomatoes. The best part about making instant tomato pickles is you can …
Murukku is a savoury, crunchy Indian snack that starts with rice and urad dal flour. It derived its name from the Tamil word for “twisted”, referring to it’s shape which often has twists in two different directions. Murukku can be found all over India but especially popular in states like Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and …
Fried rice is a dish that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan and is usually mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, seafood, or meats. This food can be eaten alone but it’s also used to accompany other dishes from many different cultures like East Asian Southeast Asia and South Asian …
These delicious, crispy spinach fritters are a quick vegan snack that’s sure to delight. Made out of fresh ingredients like gram flour and onion, these deep-fried treats pack the perfect amount of flavor in every bite!
Goat curry is a spicy, sizzling gravy made using tender goat meat and a lot of Indian spices. The more tender the goat meat, the easier it will be to cook and tastier too! Serve with whole wheat laccha paratha or burani raita for an authentic taste sensation. What’s even more delicious is Coconut Mutton. …
