Gram flour or besan is a popular ingredient in Indian cooking. While it might come as a surprise to many, it is not just used as a flour for savory dishes like Besan dhokla but is also an important ingredient used in sweets. Besan ke ladoo, besan ka halwa, Mysore pak and besan barfi are…
One of the best things about South Indian culture is that we have a rule of minimal waste. Whenever they cook something, our ammas and paattis (mothers and grannies) make sure that nothing goes to waste. This is one of the reasons why so many South Indian foods are actually bi-products of leftovers. Now when…
Unni appam is the like if an apple fritter had a child with banana bread. Moist on the inside, crispy on the outside, and totally delicious. These small, sweet fritters are made out of rice flour, jaggery, bananas, coconut, and lots of southern Indian love. Unni appam ingredients come together to make a flavorful, sweet…
Have you ever taken a bite out of a soft and puffy naan and wondered “Wow! How do they make this goodness?”. Well, you can totally achieve mastery of this amazing Indian flatbread at home. It is just a few Sanskrit spells and a magic wand away. Not really though, you just need a few…
South India is famous for its unique cuisine and sambharam is one of those unique South Indian recipes that makes a surprisingly unique and refreshing drink. Sambharam is a yogurt based drink that is not sweet but yet very refreshing. It is a rejuvenating drink that feels like a sip from heaven on a hot…
Do you know what “Thari Kanji” is? If not, boy oh boy you are so not ready for this surprise. It is a semolina based drink from Malabar cuisine which is nothing like you have tried before. When you first see it, you will get confused on whether to eat it or drink it. Once…
Do you put off the idea of making biryani just because you think it is a long and tiring process? Well, I’ve got some good news for you. You can cook biryani that tastes like heaven within 30 minutes. I know it sounds impossible, but thanks to the instant pot and a few tweaks here…
When life gives you lemons, what do you do? Make lemonade? Nah, I’d rather make nimbu ka achar (lemon pickle) or better, lemon rice! Some days call for a quick lunch, and thanks to the Instant Pot, we have many options for a perfectly cooked, quick lunch now. Lemon rice is a popular South Indian…
Keema means minced meat in Hindi and Urdu, so any kind of minced meat gravy is basically a keema recipe. While there are many minced meat recipes around the world, Indian keema recipes are usually a bit on the spicier side, with a rich curry base and aromatic flavors. If you are in the mood…
Do you know one magic key to oomph up any boring Indian meal? Replace the plain boiled rice with jeera rice. This fluffy, aromatic, and flavorful rice dish is a miracle in itself because it has the ability to taste great with absolutely any Indian curry or gravy. Jeera means cumin in Hindi, and so…