South Indian Vegetarian Recipes, Kolams, Rangoli and more Since 2006
Celebrate Tamil New Year on April 14, 2026 with traditional dishes like Mango Pachadi and Neem Flower Rasam. Embrace “Paraabava” for a fresh start!
Ground Nut Pakoda is a crispy snack made by mixing gram flour, rice flour, ground nuts, spices, and curry leaves with hot oil and a sprinkle of water. Deep-fry small portions until golden brown.
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sojji Appam, a traditional South Indian snack with a sweet coconut-jaggery filling and crispy outer layer. Perfect for festive occasions!
A sweet that can be snacked anytime or served with lunch as a sweet. This instant khoya can be used in preparing the sweets and other dishes.
Peerkangai Dal is a comforting ridge gourd and green gram dal cooked with turmeric and green chilies, then mashed with salt. Finish with a fragrant tempering of mustard, cumin, asafoetida, onions, and curry leaves.
Learn how to make the tangy and spicy South Indian dish pavakkai pitlai, a thicker version of sambar with freshly ground masala. Perfect with rice or dosa!
This Vendaikkai Puzhi Pachadi is primarily made with Vendaikkai (okra) and Puzhi (tamarind). This pairs well with dal rice, curd rice and even with chapatis.
Ashgourd, also known as White Pumpkin is “Poosanikai” in Tamil. This kootu is made with ashgourd or poosanikai.
Pudina Chutney is made by tempering asafetida, dals, chillies, and tamarind, then briefly frying mint leaves and coconut until fragrant. Cool, grind with salt into a thick, versatile paste.
Instant Carrot Pickle is a quick, zesty condiment made by tempering spices in oil, tossing with chopped carrots, then finishing with salt, fenugreek, and lemon juice. Perfect with curd rice.
Discover the versatile and flavorful world of cucumber chutney, a refreshing condiment that complements a variety of dishes with its tangy taste.