…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…
…ion. There are quite a few recipes for dal tadka and dal fry but the North Indian Dhaba style one is most popular. The North Indian dhaba style dal and most homes in Punjab have a smoky flavor as food is cooked over wood fire. In Pune, we have quite a few authentic Punjabi dhabas which are run by Punjabis. The food is so delicious and awesome. Today’s recipe is Dal Tadka which is also popularly known as Tadka Dal/Dal Tarka, is healthy, hearty, bea…
…re my happiness & relish them with lovely Goan, Mangalorean & East Indian curries/gravies. So here we go making this delicious deep fried East Indian bread. Enjoy! 😀 Ingredients : 1 kg. Maida (Refined Flour) 2 Eggs (lightly beaten) 150 gms. Sugar or to taste 15 gms. Fresh Yeast Salt to taste 800 ml. Water Oil for deep frying Procedure : In a sufficiently large bowl, mix together maida, sugar & salt. Dilute the yeast in some water. Make…
…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…
…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…
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…
American Chop Suey is one of our favorites. We love crispy fried noodles with this sweet & tangy sauce. We enjoy this quite often in the Chinese restaurants in Pune. It is worth a mention that we are blessed with really good restaurants in Pune… you name it & we have it!! Most of the restaurants serve great food, priced reasonably & offer good service. They are spacious & clean as well. It is very rare that restaurants do not liv…
…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-…