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…
Pongal on the go? Yes, please. But how? Can you cook a dish perfected over centuries with a great deal of time and effort within minutes? Why not. Think of it as survival of the fastest in this fast-paced world where, no matter how much we want to, we do not get time for the…
Ramadan is the Muslim month of fasting where Muslims around the world fast from pre-dawn to dusk. The evening meal to break their fast is called “iftar“. As per the custom, Muslims usually break fast with dates. Dates are sweet, and refreshing and act like healthy little pockets of energy after a long day of…
If you ever go to Kerala in South India, eating a hotel style masala dosa should definitely be on your bucket list. However, you don’t need to go to Kerala every time you crave those crisp dosas filled with delicious potato filling. These dosas are crisp on the outside, but they have a delicious filling…
There are as many biryani recipes in the world, as there are biryani lovers in this world. Every household and region has its own interpretation and version of the traditional biryani. Thalapakattu biryani or Thalapakatti biryani is one of those amazing regional versions that has carved its own little delicious identity. This Tamil Nadu biryani has…
Dhokla is nothing like you have ever tried before. It is a popular Gujarati snack which is basically savory steamed mung bean cakes. These savory cakes have a melt in mouth texture and perfect balance of flavors to make your taste buds dance with joy. It is made out of a fluffy batter with many…
Imagine the buttery crispiness of dosa combined with the fluffy goodness of idli… Introducing, Paniyaram! This magical morsel has enchanted children and adults of all ages with its mouth watering flavor and texture. These bite size delicacies are a favorite South Indian breakfast recipe that originated in the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. Made of…
If you are a seafood lover, you must try the authentic Andhra Fish Pulusu recipe. It is a delicious and tangy fish curry from the state of Andhra Pradesh, made with fresh fish pieces and served with hot rice or coconut rice. The main ingredient of this aromatic fish curry is fresh fish, which can…
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…
Let me introduce the most tantalizing and finger-licking good egg curry, straight from the tropical state of Kerala! It is amazing what a humble egg can do to your taste buds. This dish is made by boiling eggs in a rich and aromatic tomato-based sauce, with the addition of ginger, garlic, chili, coriander, and coconut…