Home Remedies
Clove (Laung) Decoction Mouth Rinse for Mouth Ulcers and Mild Toothache
A warm decoction made from whole cloves, used as a gentle mouth rinse to ease mouth ulcers and mild tooth twinges. Traditional Ayurvedic household preparation.
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165 authentic South Indian recipes, page 1 of 7.
Main Dishes
Mor Kuzhambu Recipe (South Indian Buttermilk Curry with Ash Gourd)
A traditional Tamil buttermilk curry made with ash gourd simmered in a spiced yogurt and coconut gravy, finished with a coconut oil tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried red chilies.
Home Remedies
Soaked Raisin Water (Munakka) for Mild Constipation and Morning Sluggishness
Eight to ten black raisins soaked overnight in warm water and eaten first thing in the morning, with the soak water, to ease mild, occasional constipation and morning sluggishness.
Tiffins
Authentic Kerala Ragi Puttu Recipe
Soft, fluffy steamed cylinders of finger millet flour layered with fresh grated coconut. A traditional Kerala breakfast that comes together in about 30 minutes and pairs beautifully with ripe banana and jaggery, or with kadala curry for a savory meal.
Home Remedies
CCF Tea (Cumin, Coriander, Fennel) for Bloating and After-Meal Gas
A simple Ayurvedic tea of equal parts cumin, coriander, and fennel seeds steeped in hot water. Sipped warm through the day to ease bloating, after-meal gas, and a heavy post-meal feeling.
Drinks
Authentic Nannari Sarbath Recipe (South Indian Sarsaparilla Cooler)
A traditional Tamil summer cooler made by simmering dried nannari (Indian sarsaparilla) root into a ruby-pink syrup, then mixing the syrup with lemon and chilled water. Mildly sweet, herbal, and famously cooling.
Home Remedies
Methi Seed Soak Water for Mild Heartburn and Occasional Acidity
A simple overnight cold soak of fenugreek seeds in water yields a soothing morning drink traditionally used in Ayurveda to ease mild heartburn and after-meal acidity.
Main Dishes
Mambazha Pulissery Recipe (Kerala Ripe Mango Curry)
A traditional Kerala ripe mango curry where peeled mangoes simmer in a coconut paste and tangy yogurt gravy, finished with a fragrant coconut oil tempering of mustard seeds, fenugreek, and curry leaves.
Home Remedies
Turmeric Golden Milk (Haldi Doodh) for Mild Seasonal Sniffles and Restful Sleep
A warming evening drink of whole milk briefly simmered with turmeric, black pepper, ghee, and a whisper of cardamom and cinnamon. Soothes the throat during mild colds and supports restful sleep.
Dessert
Easy No-Churn Mango Kulfi Recipe
A rich, dense, no-cook Indian mango ice cream made with ripe mangoes, condensed milk, cream, cardamom, and saffron. Frozen in molds for that classic kulfi texture.
Home Remedies
Coconut Oil Scalp Massage (Shiroabhyanga) for Dry Hair and Itchy Scalp
A simple weekly Ayurvedic self-massage using warm coconut oil to soften dry hair, soothe an itchy scalp, and calm heat in the head.
Drinks
Authentic Aam Panna Recipe (Indian Raw Mango Summer Cooler)
A cooling, sweet-sour-salty Indian summer drink made from pressure-cooked raw green mangoes blended with roasted cumin, black salt, cardamom, and fresh mint, then diluted with chilled water and served over ice.
Home Remedies
Honey-Ginger Tonic for Sore Throat and Mild Cough
Freshly squeezed ginger juice stirred into raw honey, taken by the spoonful at the first sign of a sore throat or a scratchy cough.
Main Dishes
Authentic Andhra Mamidikaya Pappu (Mango Dal) Recipe
A traditional Andhra-style dal where raw green mango is pressure cooked with toor dal and finished with a fragrant ghee tempering. Tangy, garlicky, and deeply comforting over hot steamed rice.
Home Remedies
Sesame Oil Pulling (Kavala Graha) for Bad Breath and Oral Hygiene
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
Authentic Mavinakayi Chitranna (Karnataka Raw Mango Rice) Recipe
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
Ajwain (Carom Seed) Water for Bloating, Gas, and After-Meal Indigestion
A warm decoction of carom seeds, sipped after a heavy meal to ease bloating, trapped gas, and abdominal heaviness.
Drinks
Cooling Ragi Ambli Recipe (South Indian Summer Cooler)
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
Authentic Karnataka Ragi Mudde Recipe
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
Authentic Davangere Benne Dosa Recipe
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
Punjabi Chana Masala Recipe – A Flavorful and Authentic Dish
A flavorful and authentic North Indian dish, packed with protein-rich chickpeas and bold spices.
Chutneys
How to Make Mint Coriander Chutney at Home – A Fresh & Flavorful Recipe
A fresh and flavorful Indian chutney made with mint, coriander, and a hint of spice, perfect for snacks, chaats, and sandwiches.
Side Dishes
Traditional Bhutte Ka Kees Recipe (Indian Corn Dish)
A delicious and creamy Indian corn dish from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, made with grated corn, ghee, and aromatic spices.
