Colocasia Leaves Dosa, also known as Patra Dosa, is a unique variation of dosa made using colocasia (taro) leaves. This dish combines the health benefits of these nutritious, iron-rich leaves with the classic dosa batter. The batter typically includes rice and urad dal (split black gram), fermented overnight for a tangy flavor.In this recipe, colocasia…
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Sigapu Mochai Sundal (Kidney Beans Snack)
Kidney Beans Sundal is a nutritious and flavorful South Indian dish, typically enjoyed as a snack or side dish during festivals or as part of a healthy meal. It is made by tempering cooked kidney beans with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and a medley of spices such as asafoetida, dried red chilies, and fresh grated…
Kadhu Ki Sabzi (Red Pumpkin Vegetable)
Rajasthani Pumpkin Vegetable, or Kaddu ki Sabzi, is a flavorful dish from Rajasthan that celebrates the humble pumpkin with bold spices and tangy flavors. In this classic preparation, pumpkin is cooked to perfection with a medley of spices such as cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric, and red chili powder, infusing the dish with warmth and earthiness.The…
Mochai Kottai Sundal (Lima Beans Snack)
Mochai Kottai Sundal is a delightful South Indian dish made with field beans (mochai kottai), perfect for festive occasions or as a healthy snack. This dish combines protein-rich mochai beans with a blend of aromatic spices, making it both nutritious and delicious. The beans are soaked, boiled until tender, and then sautéed with a tempering…
Kalathu Podi (Powdered Lentils)
Kalathu Podi (also called Parupu Podi) is nothing but a variety of lentils roasted and ground to a powder. Many regions in India have a culture of mixing these powders with steaming hot rice and adding a dollop of ghee or oil. Just make a ball of this and pop it into your mouth to…
Potato Rice
The southern state of Thamizh Nadu is well known for its flavoured rice, the most popular being tamarind rice and lemon rice. There are several others including coconut rice, sesame rice, peanut rice and mango rice, to name a few. There is a festival in Thamizh Nadu called Aadi Perukku that normally falls in the…