Recent Recipes

Poriyal

Mixed Beans Poriyal

Mixed Beans Poriyal is a comforting South Indian stir-fry of broad beans and French beans, tempered with mustard and curry leaves, then finished with toasted rice-chilli powder and grated coconut.

Chutney

Tomato Onion Chutney

Discover the delicious and tangy Tomato Onion Chutney recipe, a versatile condiment perfect for dosas, idlis, rice, or sandwiches. Add a burst of flavor to any meal!

Poriyal

Pidi Karunai Kizhangu Varuval

Pidi Karunai Kizhangu Varuval features pressure-cooked yam slices tossed with sambar powder, turmeric, asafoetida, and salt, then pan-fried until golden brown for a flavorful South Indian side.

Snacks

Onion Thool Pakoda

Onion Thool Pakoda is a crispy onion fritter made by salting and squeezing onions, then coating them with flours, spices, curry leaves, and frying until golden brown. Perfect as a snack or with sambar rice or pulav.

Sweets

Kummayam

Discover the delectable “Kummayam” or “Aadi Kummayam”, a divine sweet dish made with lentils and jaggery, served as Prasadam during “Aadi Velli” or “Aadi Sevvai”. Perfect for divine indulgence.

Poriyal

Yam (Senai) fry

Yam fry is a quick and healthy side dish made with yam, which has a lower glycemic index than potatoes. To make it, peel and cut the yam, cook until soft, then season with spices and flours before frying in oil until golden brown. It pairs well with Mor Kuzhambu, sambar, or rice.

Kuzhambu

Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu

Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu features lemon-sized thuvar dal balls simmered in tangy tamarind gravy spiced with sambar powder and turmeric. Finish with coconut paste and a mustard-curry leaf seasoning.

Gravies

Kara Boondhi Kurma

Kara Boondhi Kurma is a creamy, spiced potato curry simmered with a coconut-cashew paste and aromatic whole spices, then finished by stirring in crunchy kara boondhi. Serve with mild pulao or Indian bread.