Kuḻambu (Tamil: குழம) is a watery dish based on the tamarind broth, which includes ground coriander seeds and fenugreek. The base can also include fresh or dried vegetables such as blended coconut from freshly grated coconuts to lentils balls that are either soaked in hot boiling water for 10 minutes before blending with salt and …
In Andhra cuisine, chepala pulusu is one of the most common appetizers to be served with hot steamed rice. My mom’s special recipe and technique for this dish have been a family favourite since I was young. It tastes amazing on top of white or yellow basmati rice as well!
Pulihora is a traditional rice preparation in Southern India, which usually has tamarind or kokum as its main ingredient. With the tangy sourness of either the fruit itself (tamarind) or its extracts made from boiling and drying out tart unripe fruits (kokum), this dish can be described to have two different tastes- one spicier with …
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 …
Balushahi is a traditional dessert originating from the Indian subcontinent. It’s similar to a glazed doughnut in terms of ingredients but differs in texture and taste. In South India, there are also doughnuts called badushas (also spelled bhadushah) which differ because they’re made with flour like all-purpose flour mixed with ghee and baking soda for …
Gunta Ponganalu is a popular South Indian snack food consisting of ingredients such as rice, black gram dhal, urad lentils or other pulses and salt to make the batter. It’s made by mixing everything together in water until it becomes smooth before frying them in oil which makes the ponganalu fluffy with an outside that …
Mysore Pak is a popular Indian sweet made of generous amounts of ghee, sugar, and gram flour. It has an intense nutty flavor with hints of cardamom that make it perfect for any occasion! The origins of this dish are credited to chef Kakasura Madappa. With time running out and without any desserts, he began …
Tomato soup is a delicious and refreshing take on the classic tomato sauce. It can be served warm or cold, and comes in many different styles such as smooth or chunky! You might even find some recipes that include chunks of veggies like carrots, bell peppers, onions; meatballs; rice noodles; other herbs & spices. Tomato …
With the Indian summers coming to an end, it is a perfect time for making this Sweet Corn Masala recipe. This chaat dish has all of your favourite ingredients in-store with sweet corn and spices that make you lick those lips just by thinking about them! Sweet Corn Masala is a simple spicy and healthy …
Dahi vadas are a type of chaat originating from the Indian subcontinent with origins in South Asia. They can be eaten as snacks and consist of deep-fried, soaked lentils that have been mixed into the batter then cooked in hot oil before being served to you cold drenched in yogurt. Additions may include golden raisins …
