Raita is the life of the party in the world of Indian cuisine! It is a soothing balm to spicy food, and a perfect complement to any biryani. With its creamy and cool yogurt base and its mix of fresh cucumber, juicy red onion, zesty green chilies, and aromatic herbs, it is like a flavor…
Do you love South Indian food? If so, you’re going to love this South Indian Onion chutney recipe. This is a classic side dish that’s enjoyed by people from all over India, and it’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re cooking for a small gathering or just want something to snack on, this side dish…
I am not even kidding, I actually Googled “Is there poetry about chutneys in South Indian languages?” Although I got no satisfactory answer from Google, you get my point. Chutneys are THAT important for us Indians, especially South Indians. Idli chutney recipes are essentially spicy Indian dips, and we take our dips very seriously! South…
This beautifully colored, bright red chutney is a staple go-to in many Indian homes. This chutney is heavily based on tomatoes, and this is where it gets its lovely red color from. For this reason, we used to call it “red chutney” as kids. This chutney is prepared in several different ways in different households…
This cilantro and mint chutney is not just a South Indian chutney, it is a universal South Asian chutney that is almost always made in all Desi homes with little variation. Whenever you travel abroad and find a Desi restaurant, you will surely find this chutney on the table. Commonly known as “pudina chutney”, this…
Coconut Chutney is an essential part of South Indian cuisine. In fact, eating idli or dosa without a good coconut chutney to compliment it is almost sacrilegious. Coconut chutney is the perfect combination of fatty, tangy, salty, savory deliciousness. With all that this little relish packs into every spoonful, it is remarkably fast and easy…
Dosa and idlis are dishes that South Indians enjoy as a staple of south indian cuisine, but if you don’t have a nice smoky flavorful tomato chutney to light up your taste buds and compliment the crunchy texture of dosa and spongy idli then trust me guys you are missing a lot. As soon as…
One of my earliest childhood memories is that of my grandmother, dressed in her beautiful white sari to match her white hair, grinding chutneys on a slab or with a mortar and pestle. To me, chutney, especially nariyal chutney, brings a wave of nostalgia and memories of good old times, and that is why the…