Jhunka is a porridge made from chickpeas, also known as pithla. If served with bhakar or kharda, it can be found in Maharashtra at peasant fare eateries and mountain forts alike. It’s considered healthy because of its high levels of fiber, protein, carbohydrates, and potassium; so don’t worry about indulging!
A dosa is a culinary delight that originated in the Southern regions of India. It’s made from talcum-powdery batter, which gives it its signature thin and crispy texture. Dosa is high in carbohydrates-84% to be exact –and contains no added sugars or saturated fats since there are none used during preparation. This makes for an …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Vazhakkai podimas is a stir-fry recipe made from steamed raw banana, onion, and various spices. Plantain podimas is a healthy and tasty South Indian accompaniment recipe. Valakkai Podimas or Plantain podimas is a very simple and healthy recipe that can provide an alternative to the more complex recipes often found in Indian cuisine. This dish …
Pongal, or Huggi as it is called in the south Indian languages Tamil and Telugu respectively, means “bubbling up” when translated into English. This dish of rice with boiled milk and sugar has a rich history that dates back to 1500 B.C., where Pongali was served at public gatherings during the harvest season. There are …
Fried rice is a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan and often mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, seafood, or meat. Cooked rice can be the primary ingredient which will have myriad additional ingredients to add flavor including onions for extra taste; shallots are also …
