Recent Recipes

Kuzhambu

Karamani Kuzhambu

Karamani Kuzhambu is a tangy, spiced black-eyed pea curry simmered in tamarind and sambar powder, finished with creamy coconut paste. Tempered mustard, onion, curry leaves, and asafoetida add a final burst of aroma.

Snacks

Keerai Pakoda

Discover the perfect South Indian snack – Keerai Pakoda! Crispy fritters made with chopped greens and spices, perfect for gatherings or just a tasty treat.

Gravies

Brinjal Pitlai

Discover the rich flavors of South India with brinjal pitlai, a delectable dish featuring brinjal, lentils, and a coconut-based gravy. Perfect with rice or roti!

Others

Curry Leaves

Curry leaves (Kariveppilai in Tamil) are extensively used by South Indians in their cooking, especially in tempering the food. Even though the fresh leaves are slightly bitter, when fried in oil it gives a unique aroma. People normally discard the leaves while eating. It results in loosing some of the […]

Kuzhambu

Curry Leaves Kuzhambu

This kuzhambu is made with curry leaves, thuvar dhal, bengal gram dhal, coriander seeds, pepper and coconut gratings. We can also add a few garlic flakes and sambar (pearl) onions while seasoning.

Sweets

Kadalai Urundai

Discover the traditional South Indian sweet, kadalai urundai, a delicious snack made from peanuts and jaggery. Enjoy the rich flavors and high nutritional value!

Breakfast

Maida Dosai

This quick dosai is made with maida, rice flour, onion, chilies and spices. Unlike regular dosai, there is no need to grind and ferment the dough.

Chutney

Green Gram Dal Thuvaiyal

Discover the savory delight of green gram thuvaiyal, a traditional South Indian chutney made with green gram dal, coconut, and spices. Perfect as a condiment or side dish!