Onions are one of the basic items available in Indian houses. One of my favorite dishes is fried onions because they have such a unique flavor you won’t find anywhere else! It’s easy enough to make at home too: just slice up your desired amount of peeled fresh yellow or white onion (I prefer brown), …
Kheer is a type of pudding from the Indian subcontinent, made by boiling milk, sugar, and rice. The recipe includes desiccated coconut for flavor as well as cardamom or raisins for additional sweetness. Kheer is a dish that’s been around for over 2,000 years and has remained the staple of Indian sweets since ancient times. …
A cookie is a type of food that’s been around for centuries. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they always contain flour mix with sugar or some type of other sweeteners like honey to flavor them up! Some popular additions might be raisins or chocolate chips depending on your preferences.
The most popular version of upma is made with whole or refined ground semolina out of durum wheat. Sometimes a wide range of vegetables may be added to the dish, and it can also be garnished with beans (raw or sprouted) cashew nuts and peanuts for variety. The Indian name ‘upma’ means “cooked in water” …
Andhra sorakaya masala curry is a staple food in the Indian subcontinent and has been adopted by other countries as well. India produces more pulses than any country on earth! Not only are they popular to eat but their soup form also makes them an important part of the cuisine. The preparation of a simple …
Rice upma, which is mainly popular in Tamil Nadu and southern parts of Karnataka, can be referred to as akki tari uppittu (rice coarse flour uppittu). Another variant of upma is prepared with grated coconut instead of onions. This type typically has a smeared ghee at the end for flavor. Dishes similar to rice upmas …
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 …
Bengal Gram Peanut Curry is a quick, delicious, and excellent substitute for Coconut Chutney. Serve it with the classic South Indian breakfast of idli, dosa or medu vada to pair together for a hearty healthy meal that is naturally vegan too.
Veg Kolhapuri is a fusion dish with mixed vegetables. The origin of this tasty Indian cuisine has its roots in the city of Kolhapur, which resides in Maharashtra and can be spicy or not depending on how one likes it. Highly flavorful to say the least!
Malabar Matthi curry, also known as fish curry is an Indian dish that can be found in many parts of India. It consists mainly of vegetables and meats such as okra or onions with sardines usually stewed for hours until they’re ready to eat! The key ingredient here though has always been rice which makes …
