Hotel Saravana Bhavan is heaven for South Indian foodies. Be it their idlis, sambar, sambar sadam, or any other dish from the South Indian cuisine, this food joint knows how to nail it. Sambar is one of the best sellers; it looks like any regular sambar, but the balance of flavors and spices is mind-blowing….
South Indian cuisine is famous for its aromatic varieties of biryani, and this South Indian mutton biryani is no exception. The juices of marinated mutton fit perfectly in a spicy gravy, combined with aromatic rice, to create a rollercoaster ride of flavors. This delicious biryani is cooked through the dum process and is generally served…
Summer is almost knocking at our doors now, and what better way to beat the summer heat than with the food that we consume? Curd rice is a South Indian rice dish that is great for this purpose. It is light on the stomach, and full of probiotics, so great for your gut, and above…
Sometimes, a certain place comes up with a recipe that becomes its trademark and becomes famous by that name. The same is the story of Tirunelveli iruttu kadai halwa. Before we move on to its unique story, those who have never tried this halwa must be thinking, what is it actually? Well, in simple words,…
South India is a hub of versatile flavors and recipes and this Ambur biryani or Ambur star biryani is a great example of that. Now you might think, ‘What is Ambur biryani? And why is it so special?’ Well, while there are many varieties of biryani to try, this recipe is truly unique. This delicious…
If you ever go to Kerala in South India, eating a hotel style masala dosa should definitely be on your bucket list. However, you don’t need to go to Kerala every time you crave those crisp dosas filled with delicious potato filling. These dosas are crisp on the outside, but they have a delicious filling…
If someone says they do not like biryani, I tell them you haven’t tried enough biryani recipes yet. Biryani is such a versatile dish that it has the capability of adapting to different taste buds and preferences. Hyderabadi biryani is world famous for its delectable flavors and aroma, and today’s recipe is a treat for…
There are as many biryani recipes in the world, as there are biryani lovers in this world. Every household and region has its own interpretation and version of the traditional biryani. Thalapakattu biryani or Thalapakatti biryani is one of those amazing regional versions that has carved its own little delicious identity. This Tamil Nadu biryani has…
Dhokla is nothing like you have ever tried before. It is a popular Gujarati snack which is basically savory steamed mung bean cakes. These savory cakes have a melt in mouth texture and perfect balance of flavors to make your taste buds dance with joy. It is made out of a fluffy batter with many…
Imagine the buttery crispiness of dosa combined with the fluffy goodness of idli… Introducing, Paniyaram! This magical morsel has enchanted children and adults of all ages with its mouth watering flavor and texture. These bite size delicacies are a favorite South Indian breakfast recipe that originated in the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. Made of…