Home Remedies
A one ingredient morning Ayurvedic practice for fresher breath and cleaner gums: swish a tablespoon of plain sesame oil through the teeth for several minutes, then spit, rinse, and brush as usual.
Main Dishes
A tangy, lightly spiced rice dish from Karnataka where grated raw green mango is folded into rice with a fragrant tempering of mustard seeds, lentils, peanuts, and curry leaves.
Home Remedies
A warm decoction of carom seeds, sipped after a heavy meal to ease bloating, trapped gas, and abdominal heaviness.
Drinks
A cooling, savory South Indian summer drink made by simmering finger millet flour into a smooth porridge, then thinning it with spiced buttermilk and a classic mustard and curry leaf tempering.
Main Dishes
Soft, smooth balls of cooked finger millet flour, the daily comfort meal of rural Karnataka, served hot with a soupy lentil saaru, sambar, or spicy curry.
Tiffins
A buttery, spongy-centered, crisp-edged Karnataka-style dosa made from a fermented batter of rice, urad dal, and puffed rice, cooked generously with white butter on a hot tawa.
Main Dishes
A flavorful and authentic North Indian dish, packed with protein-rich chickpeas and bold spices.
Chutneys
A fresh and flavorful Indian chutney made with mint, coriander, and a hint of spice, perfect for snacks, chaats, and sandwiches.
Side Dishes
A delicious and creamy Indian corn dish from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, made with grated corn, ghee, and aromatic spices.
Dessert
A traditional Goan layered dessert made with coconut milk, egg yolks, and nutmeg.
Dessert
Boorelu are traditional Indian sweet balls made from a fermented batter of rice and lentils, mixed with jaggery and spices, deep-fried to a golden and crispy texture.
Dessert
Coconut Laddu recipe includes only three ingredients - desiccated coconut, milk, and sugar - to create a delicious and chewy, sweet treat.
Spice Mixes
South Indian Gun Powder is a flavorful and spicy condiment made from roasted lentils, sesame seeds, and spices that can be served with idli, dosa, or used as a seasoning for vegetables, curries, and rice dishes.
Instant Pot
The Instant Pot rice recipes include five different types of rice with precise measurements and cooking times for each.
Side Dishes
Kerala-style chicken 65 is a delicious and spicy Indian appetizer made by marinating chicken cubes in a blend of yogurt and spices, coating them in a binding mixture, deep-frying until golden and crispy, and finally seasoning with a spicy tadka made with garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves.
Dessert
Besan Barfi is a traditional Indian sweet made with besan, ghee, semolina, cardamom powder, and sugar, and garnished with dry fruits.
Side Dishes
Punugulu recipe is a South Indian snack made with leftover dosa or idli batter, onions, semolina, rice flour, cumin seeds, green chilies, ginger, coriander leaves, and a pinch of salt, which are mixed together, fried until golden and crispy, and served hot with chana dal chutney and chopped onions.
Dessert
Unni Appam is a traditional South Indian sweet snack made from a batter of wheat flour, rice flour, jaggery syrup, bananas, and coconut, which is then fried in a paniyaram pan until golden brown and crispy.
