Red Aval Kozhukattai is a steamed, oval dumpling made by kneading soaked poha with salt, tempered spices, green chillies, curry leaves, and coconut. Serve hot with chutney or idli milagai podi.
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.
Tomato Upma
Start your day with a delicious and tangy South Indian breakfast option – tomato upma! Made with semolina and tomatoes, it’s easy to make and full of flavor. Serve hot with chutney or yogurt for a perfect morning meal.
Broccoli Masala Dosai
This dosai made with broccoli filings is similar to the classic potato masala dosai. It is served with sambar and chutney. This Broccoli masala can also be served with chapatti/roti.
Thalicha Idli
When we have over fermented or left over idli batter, normally we make Dosa, Oothappam etc. Instead, we can season the batter and make this spicy idli.
Corn Meal Kichadi
This kichadi made with corn meal can be served with any chutney
Sweet and Savory Ragi Vermicelli
This sweet and savory ragi vermicelli is made with packaged semiya (vermicelli). This dish provides both a sweet version and a spicy version.
Corn Meal Idli
Discover a delicious twist on traditional South Indian idlis with corn meal idli. Perfect for a light and healthy breakfast or snack!
Ragi Idli and Dosai
Ragi idli batter can be made is multiple ways. We can also use the ragi batter to make ragi dosai.
Coriander Idli
A breakfast dish made with idli batter and coriander leaves.
Oats Pongal
Discover a nutritious twist on the classic South Indian dish with Oats Pongal. This delicious and comforting meal is perfect for breakfast or brunch!
Maida Puri
Maida Puri, a deep-fried bread, is prepared with a simple dough and enjoyed with Potato Curd Masala.
Milagu Adai
Discover the delicious and nutritious South Indian snack, Milagu Adai. Made with lentils, rice, and black pepper, it’s crispy and flavorful. Perfect with coconut chutney or sambar. Try it on Karthigai Deepam Day for an authentic experience!