Learn how to make Paal Pongal, a delicious milk-based dish traditionally prepared during the Pongal Festival. Discover the modern-day cooking methods and ingredients used.
Rice
A collection of South Indian Variety Rice Recipes like Sambar Rice, Sukku Malli Rice, Tomato Bath, Pudina (Mint) rice and Tamarind rice.
South Indian “variety rice” (also known as Kalanda Sadam) refers to a broad category of flavorful rice dishes that are prepared by mixing cooked rice with various spices, vegetables, lentils, and flavor agents. They are popular as quick meals, travel food, and as offerings (prasadam) in temples.
Cabbage Rice
Indulge in a delectable rice dish made with cabbage, cow gram dal, capsicum, and mint. Its unique blend of flavors will leave you craving for more!
Coconut Rice
Discover the delicious flavors of Coconut Rice (Thengai Sadam) – a traditional South Indian dish perfect for festivals and lunch boxes.
Lemon Rice
Looking for a quick and delicious meal idea? Try lemon rice! This flavorful dish is easy to make and great for on-the-go lunches or picnics.
Vegetable Tomato Rice
Like any variety of rice, vegetable tomato rice makes a good lunch or dinner. Try it with pickle, potato chips, or appalam (papad).
Healthy Sarkarai Pongal
Healthy Sarkarai Pongal is a wholesome sweet dish made by pressure-cooking rice with roasted green gram dal, then simmering with strained jaggery syrup and cardamom. Finish with almonds and raisins, plus a touch of olive oil.
Peanut (Verkadalai) Rice
This peanut (verkadalai) rice is made with peanut podi and garnished with curry leaves.
Carrot Puliyodharai (Tamarind Rice)
A classic lunch dish with a twist. This version of Puliyodharai is made with grated carrots. You can also add chopped beans, green peas and other vegetables along with carrot and make vegetable Puliyodharai.
Kondai Kadalai Rice
Kondai Kadalai Rice is a flavored rice served with any raita or pachadi. It’s very easy to make.
Samba Sadham (Pepper, Cumin Rice)
Discover the delicious and traditional “Samba Sadham” (Pepper and Jeera Rice) served as an offering to Lord Nataraja at Chidambaram Temple.
Peas Pulav
A flavored rice made with basmathi rice and green peas. This can be served with any spicy kurma and onion raita.
Double Beans Rice
A variety rice made with beans and pairs well with raita and potato chips