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 …
Payasam is a type of pudding made by boiling milk, sugar, and rice. It has many variations including substituting the rice with one or more ingredients such as bulgur wheat, millet, tapioca vermicelli sweet corn. Desiccated coconut cardamom raisins saffron cashews pistachios almonds are all common additions to this traditional Indian dish served for breakfast …
Let’s face it, sometimes you just don’t have the time to prepare a nutritious meal. Luckily we can whip up this Pineapple and Pomegranate Carrot salad recipe in minutes with ingredients that are easy to find! The crunch of carrots combined with juicy chunks of pineapple is what makes this quick dish stand out from …
We’ve all heard the advice from elders: “Don’t take a bath right after eating.” While it may sound like a cultural myth, both modern science and traditional wisdom support this practice. Bathing immediately after meals can interfere with digestion, cause discomfort, and even lead to long‑term health issues. In this blog, we’ll explore the scientific …
Korma or qorma is a dish originated in the Indian subcontinent that consists of meat and vegetables braised with yogurt, cream/water/stock. The sauce can be thick or watery depending on how you like your food!The word “Kurma” means Curry in Telugu language which was given by Lord Vishnu during his twelve year old childhood visit …
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 …
The Basil Pesto sauce is considered to have originated in Genoa, the capital city of Liguria. The traditional recipe includes garlic, European pine nuts, coarse salt and basil leaves- all blended with olive oil. You can also find variations that use different types of cheese such as Parmesan or Pecorino Sardo (sheep’s milk). Pesto is …
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 signature dish in Indian cuisine, Aloo Bonda is a deep-fried South Indian snack that comes with various sweet and savory variations. The most popular of which is “Aloo Bonda” (potato bondas) as well as region-specific variants including potatoes replaced by grated pineapple or paneer. But this time we will add Sprouts too in the …
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 …
