Sweet… creamy… satisfying… Sound good? Those words perfectly describe paal payasam. Paal payasam, also known as milk payasam, is a traditional South Indian sweet dish that is often served as a dessert after meals. It is a creamy and sweet dish made with dal, fragrant basmati rice or semiya (vermicelli), milk, ghee, and sugar. The…
Go to any busy Indian street and the aroma of puri bhaji will delight your senses. This Puri bhaji recipe is a popular Indian dish that combines soft, fluffy pooris with spicy potato masala. The dish is a popular street food and a common snack during train journeys, especially at railway station platforms. Puri bhaji…
Mysore pak has always held a special place in my heart. The combination of ghee, sugar, and besan flour / chickpea flour is like the taste of sweet southern India. Its crumbly texture and delicious flavor will bring a smile to anyone’s face. This traditional Mysore pak recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to…
Pongal is a traditional South Indian dish that is popular as a breakfast or brunch dish. It is a lentil dish that has a smooth, porridge-like consistency and a topping of cashew nuts and ghee. Pongal is a special dish, especially during festive occasions in South Indian homes. Pongal can be made in different ways;…
Soan papdi is a traditional Indian sweet that is known for its flaky, melt-in-your-mouth texture and sweet, nutty flavor. It is made from a combination of flour, ghee, and sugar that is heated and then cooled until it forms delicate, crispy layers. This sweet, delightful soan papdi recipe is often served at festivals and on…
Puli Sadam is a tamarind rice recipe popular in south Indian homes. Cooked rice with tamarind extract and a dry roast of spices has such a magical flavor and nice aroma that you have to smell and taste to believe. In this recipe I’ll show you how to make a delicious puli sadam recipe that…
This sweet pongal recipe, also called sakkarai pongal, is a delicious sweet rice and dal dish that is flavored with ghee, jaggery syrup, and cardamom powder. It is one of my favorite dishes, and it is a popular dessert during special occasions such as the Pongal festival. When my Baba or Paatti would make this…