Have you ever wondered how the food cooked by Indian grandmothers always tastes unique? It is because they make everything from scratch and literally put their love and hard work into simple, everyday food. Donning the hat of an Indian grandma, you can give a unique touch to all types of kuzhambus with this Kuzhambu…
Sambar Sadam literally means “sambar rice” in Tamil. It is a magic mix of sambar powder, curry leaves, toor dal, moong dal, spice powders, and rice. Normally, sambar is cooked separately and then mixed in with rice, but when sambar is cooked with rice, a delicious, soft, and buttery dish is the result. Today, we’ll…
It is a hot summer afternoon, and you enter one of your favorite Indian restaurants. What would you order first? For most of us, it should be an ice-cold, sweet lassi made out of fresh mangoes that takes us right back to the Indian subcontinent. Mango lassi is a favorite drink for many people from…
South Indians take their idli and sambhar very seriously. There are very few meals in this world that can be eaten every day without fatigue, and Sambar is one of them. Any good sambar recipe uses an aromatic sambar powder as its heart and soul. Without sambar powder, there is no sambar. The Iyengar Brahmins…
Garlic lovers, where y’all at? Garlic is something that you are either obsessed with or just not a fan. Those who love garlic will look for anything that fills up their kitchens with its spicy, garlicky aroma. This poondu kuzhambu recipe is sure to be your new favorite dish with its delicious garlicky and tangy flavor. …
Who doesn’t love dosa? I mean, what is there not to love? Crispy dosas with potato masala, flavorful coconut chutney, and tangy sambar… I’m describing pure gustatory joy! This paper dosa recipe will liven up any South Indian meal. There are so many different ways of making dosa. Some dosas are soft, some are very…
South Indian coffee is the most delicious form of coffee on this planet! You think I am being hyperbolic, but I’m not kidding. And I’ve drunk them all… Turkish coffee, espresso, latte, dalgona coffee, cappuccino, Bulletproof, drip coffee, French press, cold brew, and on and on… You name it and I’ve drunk it. I even…
The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year. Everything seems so merry and bright. Christmas morning itself is a magical time for children, waking up to dreams of Santa Claus and stockings full of treats. For adults, this magical day can feel a little stressful with all the responsibilities that come with creating…
For most of us, dosa and spongy idli is a special treat. Dosa is an impossibly sour, buttery, crispy, deliciousness that can only be created in the kitchens of the elusive dosa chef. And Idli is a wonderfully spongy, soft, and fragrant rice cake that magically enhances the flavor of any curry it’s dipped in….
Are you one of those people who can never stop themselves as soon as they smell the aroma of freshly fried Indian street food snacks? Does the aroma and taste of samosas, pakoras, and vadas take you to another dimension? This ulli vada recipe will take your love of fried Indian fritters to a whole new…