Let me tell you a tale of two vadas. This is the year 1917, you are passing by Maddur in Karnataka via train and your train stops at the platform a bit earlier than expected. You walk towards a stall run by Shri Ramachandra Budhya and ask for a vada. The guy is a genius,…
Paneer dosa brings back memories of childhood. The aroma of the spices, the sizzling sound of the dosa on the pan, and the juicy, melted paneer filling bubbling up through the crispy holes in the dosa. But we are not talking about your typical dosa, this is a paneer dosa, which is a unique twist…
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;…
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….
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…
Let us face it – if you are a South Indian living anywhere away from home, the word “dosa” simply means home and your mom’s crisp delicious dosa filling up the entire house with their beautiful aroma. However, living away from home, dosas can fade into a romantic little nostalgia that sounds like a distant…
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…