South Indian Vegetarian Recipes, Kolams, Rangoli and more Since 2006
This pumpkin and palak kootu is a nutritious South Indian dish. It blends sweet pumpkin and earthy palak with creamy green gram dal. Flavored with sambar powder, turmeric, and tamarind it offers a balance of tangy, savory, and mildly spicy tastes. Tempered with mustard seeds and garlic, it pairs well with rice or roti.
Suraikai kadalai Kootu is a nutritious South Indian dish featuring bottle gourd, green gram dal, and boiled black chickpeas. Enhanced with sambar powder and a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, onions, and curry leaves, it serves as a delightful side or main dish, complementing steamed rice for a wholesome meal.
Pumpkin Carrot Kootu is a nutritious South Indian dish featuring a blend of sweet pumpkin and carrot, complemented by green gram dal. Enhanced with sambar powder and aromatic kootu podi, it is finished with a fragrant tadka of mustard seeds, urad dal, onions, and curry leaves, making it ideal with rice or chapati.
Crispy cabbage bondas are a flavorful and easy-to-make teatime snack. Combining fresh cabbage with spices, onions, mint, and coriander, they are coated in a mixture of besan and rice flour before being fried to a golden crunch. Perfect for pairing with chutney or ketchup, they suit any occasion.
Explore the comforting Manathakkali Keerai Thanni Saaru, a classic Tamil soup crafted by gently cooking greens in rice water. Delve into the details of this dish here.
Mel Podi is a flavorful seasoning powder used in South Indian cuisine. It enhances dishes like Lunch Sambar and Idli Sambar when sprinkled before serving. Made by dry roasting coriander seeds and Bengal gram dal, along with sautéed red chilies, it adds depth and warmth to curries and stir-fries.
Delicious and nutritious South Indian Poriyal with cabbage, carrot, and Green Gram sprouts. Packed with vitamins and fiber, perfect for any rice meal.
Apple Curd Pachadi offers a delightful mix of sweet and tangy flavors, enhanced by a creamy texture from the curd and juicy apples. This unique dish is a perfect accompaniment to flavored rice or chapati, promising a burst of flavors in every bite. Try it for an enjoyable meal enhancement!
Discover the traditional and unique varieties of Modak, a sweet prepared during Vinayaka Chaturthi Festival, including Peanut Modak.
Looking for a new twist on traditional South Indian adai pancakes? Try adding pumpkin for a boost of nutrition and flavor. Learn how to make Parangi Kai Adai here.