…of the most loved & popular dishes of South India. It is the King of South Indian cuisine. It accompanies almost every meal. You just can’t imagine South Indian breakfast specialities like idli, dosa, uttappa, vada without the sambhar & the chutney. Every South Indian family cherishes & feels proud of their own unique home fresh sambhar masala recipe. There are innumerable variations of Sambhar by various South Indian communities….
…in restaurants. Pune is blessed with restaurants par excellence especially South Indian ones. Their quality is remarkable and their service is impeccable. We always enjoy all South Indian delicacies with South Indian filter coffee. Well, even at home we enjoySouth Indian snacks and breakfast with hot cups of chai (tea) or filter coffee. I will always remember my South Indian friends in college and at work who shared their superb homemade tiffin es…
…e. Just going back in time and remembering the good times I shared with my South Indian friends in college and my good friend at work… Thank you Yashoda and Sujata Chandekar for the very delicious Lemon Rice/Curd Rice, Tomato Rice, Tamarind Rice and all the lip smacking South Indian snacks, tiffin and goodies you shared with light banter and laughter. Those sweet, happy memories will be cherished forever! Recently, we relished some delicious rice…
…ning experience. This place is just unforgettable! On my return I was on a South Indian food spree. So here is my tribute to Kerala & my love for South Indian food & snacks. This recipe is especially for you to try it out & I’m sure you will love it the way I do! J Ingredients : For the Masala : 5 med. Potatoes (boiled, peeled, cubed/or roughly mashed) 4 med. Onions (peeled & sliced thinly) 5-6 fresh Green Chillies (finely minc…
…to eat. They are enjoyed in almost all states in India and are popular in South India, Maharashtra and Goa. Chakliis are mostly enjoyed at tea time and also served with drinks. It is a no mess handy any time snack. It is good for school and college goers as well as working people which can help keep hunger pangs at bay. Chakli is served on the savory platter at Christmas, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dassera. It is a great idea to include it in your…
…hakri means flat bread. All over India especially in the villages of rural India you will find, bhakri is a common man’s staple bread. It is not only a part of a traditional Indian meal but a traditional food of the farmers. Farmers always enjoy their bhakri with simple accompaniments like pitla (gram flour stew), garlic chutney & onions, mirchi thecha (a thick stir fried chutney prepared with green or red chillies along with ginger & garl…
…nds of chutneys that one can make as an accompaniment to the vast array of South Indian dishes. There cannot be a simpler recipe than the fresh Coconut Chutney served with South Indian delights. This Coconut Chutney rules with its smooth, creamy texture. Enjoy your soft & spongy dosas, paper thin crisp dosas,vadas & all the wonderful delicacies with this soothing & fulfilling Coconut Chutney! J Ingredients : ½ fresh Coconut (scraped…
Rasam is an integral part of South Indian cuisine. A South Indian meal is incomplete without rasam and it occupies an important place in a thali meal. Rasam is a thin soup which can be enjoyed plain or combined with rice, dal, sambhar and curds (dahi). It is deliciously tangy with an element of spiciness and sweetness. You can customize it according to one’s palate. It is comforting and helps combat bouts of cold. If you are recuperating from fe…
…an rice dish. You can enjoy it as a one bowl complete meal or as a part of South Indian thali lunch or dinner. It is a great comfort food and very cooling during the hot summer months. Curd Rice is also known as Dahi Bhaath, Yoghurt Rice, Thayir Saadam, Daddojanam, Mosaranna. Curd Rice is light, healthy, soothes and aids easy digestion. Even though one may feel that adding cream and butter makes it rich and heavy, these two ingredients helps the c…
…very tasty…I usually prepare a big batch of batter & then it is like a South Indian food festival. Today’s post is a sizzling hot onion uttappam which is very simple, easy & tasty. Enjoy this awesome preparation with your favorite chutney, sambhar or both… 😀 Ingredients : 3 cups Raw Rice 1 cup Urad Dal 1 tbsp. fresh Ginger (grated) optional 4 large Onions (peeled & finely diced) ½ bunch fresh Coriander (picked, washed & chopped) 3-…