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 …
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.
Korma was originally created in the Mughal kitchens of India, where it served as an appetizer for guests at royal banquets. The dish has its roots back to the 16th century and can be traced through generations of rulers who incorporated this flavorful sauce into their daily meals after invasions from Central Asia had spread …
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 …
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!
Avial is a thick, vegetable-based dish with origins in the Kerala region. It’s traditionally served at lunchtime as an essential side to rice and curry chicken or fish dishes. Avial can be found on some menus outside of India but not always made from scratch as it would be back home – you’ll need to …
A fruit cocktail is a delightful mix of sweet diced or sliced fruit and syrup. It’s often canned for easy portability, but it can also be made fresh. The use of the word “cocktail” in the name does not mean that it contains alcohol–the term comes from its secondary definition: an appetizer composed by combining …
Keema is a centuries-old dish that originated in the Moghul Empire, and it’s still popular today. This delicious meat curry with peas or potatoes can be made from almost any type of meat (chicken keema? Beef keema?) And while there are many different ways to cook this tantalizing dish–by stewing it until tender or by …
Kadhi is a Rajasthani dish consisting of vegetables. It has an onion-based curry sauce that can also be served over rice or bread as well. The gravy, made from gram flour, often includes pakoras to complete the meal with more protein. In Northern India, pakoras are added to the gram flour gravy and sour yogurt …
Dosas are thin pancakes or crepes, originating from south India. These pancakes originated in South Indian and are made of fermented batter that has been soaked overnight before being mixed with water to get the desired consistency.
