Puttu Podi Urundai are lemon-sized steamed rice-flour balls made by cooking puttu podi with salted coconut water into a soft dough, then steaming. Serve with a spicy chutney.
Breakfast
Explore a wide collection of traditional and easy South Indian breakfast recipes, including soft idli, crispy dosai, pongal, adai, upma, uthappam, idiyappam, semiya, and healthy millet or oats-based dishes. These vegetarian breakfast recipes include everyday Tamil favorites, quick tiffin ideas, fermented batter recipes, lunch box options, and comforting dishes served with chutney, sambar, or milagai podi.
Wheat Rawa Usili Upma
Wheat Rawa Usili Upma is a fragrant, pressure-cooked upma made with roasted wheat rawa and dhal, tempered with mustard, curry leaves, red chillies, and asafoetida. Finished with coconut for extra flavor.
Parangi Kai Adai
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.
Tomato Pepper Uthappam
Discover a delicious Uthappam, a mouthwatering Indian dish made with dosa batter, tomato, and pepper powder. Savor it with Coconut Chutney and Sambar or try it with Idli Milagai Podi!
Podi Idli
Discover the deliciousness of Podi Idli, a popular lunch box and travel snack. Learn how to make this flavorful dish with a unique spice blend.
Garlic Dosai
Spice up your breakfast with this flavorful dosa! Perfect with mild coconut chutney or curd. Try something new today.
Puli (Tamarind) Pongal
Puli Pongal, also known as Tamarind Pongal, is a flavorful and tangy dish originating from South India. Traditionally served for breakfast, it is also commonly prepared for dinner or as an evening snack.
Wheat Rawa Vegetable Upma
Wheat Rawa Vegetable Upma is a comforting, savory dish where wheat rawa is toasted with spices, dals, and veggies, then simmered with boiling water until fluffy and absorbed.
Godhumai Rawa (Cracked Wheat) Idli
Cracked wheat is full of iron, protein, and calcium. It has many health benefits. It is called Godhumai Rawa in Tamil and Dalia in Hindi.
Idiyappam flour
A simple and quick method for making idiyappam flour
Tomato Semiya (Vermicelli)
Tomato Semiya (Vermicelli) is a quick, spicy stir-fry where cooked vermicelli is tossed with mashed tomatoes, onions, garlic, and tempered spices. Garnish with fried cashews for a crunchy finish.
Semiya Pongal
This breakfast dish is made with Vermicelli (Semiya) and served with Gosthu or coconut Chutney.