Dry Snacks
Til Chikki Recipe / Sesame Chikki Recipe
Sesame Chikki is a crispy, tasty sweet bite made during Makar Sankranti.
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Dry Snacks
Sesame Chikki is a crispy, tasty sweet bite made during Makar Sankranti.
Accompaniments
Gongura leaves are widely used in cooking, the tangy flavour does makes the dishes delicious. Gongura chutney or pundi chutney is commonly prepared in South India.It makes a good accompaniment with jowar roti. Varied names of Sorrel Different regions call it by different names.The English name is Sorrel or Kenaf. It is popular as Gongura […]
Festival Recipes
Seven cup burfi is a popular sweet or fudge made in South India. It is called as a seven cup sweet as the measure of all ingredients together is seven cups.It is usually prepared during Diwali. Other burfi recipes on the blog: Coconut and Mango Burfi Dates Burfi Coconut Burfi Recipe of Seven Cup Burfi Ingredients: […]
Karnataka Recipes
Nippatu or rice crackers as they may be called are popular snacks prepared during festivities. They can be stored for a long time and can be used with tea or as an evening snack. In Karnataka, nippattu is different from other states. Here is one such kind.
Dry Snacks
Chiwda is one of the snacks stored in the kitchen shelves. It is primarily made during Diwali, when a variety of snacks are prepared. Here is my version of Chiwda recipe. It is a tasty, guilt free snack. Plain chiwda is usually made by frying flattened rice or poha. It is then mixed with spices […]
Accompaniments
Crispy Bhindi Fry makes a tasty accompaniment with any meal. It is loved by one and all. Bhindi is the common name for ladies finger or okra. It is a versatile vegetable which can be turned into crispy fried savouries or as a stir fry. The stuffed okra is simply irresistible. The weather calls for […]
Andhra Recipes
Ring murukku is another kind of dry snacks. It is from the state of Andhra Pradesh. They are soft but crispy, different from the usual kodbole that we make. Other snack recipes; Kodbole Instant Chakli Poha Chiwda Ingredients: 1 cup rice flour 1 tablespoon moong dal 1 cup water salt to taste 1 teaspoon chilli powder asafoetida […]
Festival Recipes
With Ugadi round the corner, it is again time for new beginnings. It is auspicious time to start new ventures. New year brings in festivity as we celebrate with puja and sweets. On this ocassion, here is a bonus of Ugadi Special, collection of recipes for the season.
Rice Dishes
Masale Bhat | South indian cooking | rice dishes | masala bhat Masale Bhat is a flavoursome, no onnion garlic rice dish from Karnataka. It is usually prepared as part of the festive menu. Rice dishes form one of the major attractions in South Indian festivals. Masala Bhath is one such kind which is tasty […]
South Indian
Beetroot are another supernatural food that we need to include in our diet. There are many dishes that we can do with this magical vegetable. From salads to desserts,it can be incorporated in various ways. Here is beetroot halwa which is a sweet delicacy that can be served as a dessert .
Accompaniments
Beans, popularly known as French beans or just by the name of ring beans is a key ingredient in South Indian cooking. It makes a good combo with other veggies such as carrot, peas, capsicum and potato and can be used in various dishes as gravies, pulav or snacks. But, have you tried this simple […]
Dry Snacks
With kids at home, it is usual to have many dry snacks such as chakli and kodbole on the shelves. These are loved by children.The fast and mechanical life has brought a stand still to some of the routine work made by older generation.Very often, we buy from stores , but it is always good […]
Accompaniments
Andhra rasam is popular for its exotic taste, the blend of pure spices with garlic makes all the difference. It is a comfort food with a few papad and pickle. Among the various kind of rasam I prepare, this is the favourite of my son. Well, frankly, I do not know, how long he shall […]
Accompaniments
Kattina Saaru is another kind of rasam. The name "Kattina Saaru" comes from Kannada language meaning filterate and "saaru " is rasam. Here, the water that is used in cooking the tuvar dal, is used for the rasam and the cooked dal, that is the residue, is used to make a special kind of sweet, […]
Festival Recipes
Ugadi is an important festival of India, though predominantely celebrated in the Southern region. It marks the beginning of a new era, simply put , Ugadi is a sanskrit word comprising of yug and adi where "yug" means "era " and 'adi" means "beginning ". Thus, this marks the new year for us. According to […]
Accompaniments
Stuffed cucumber is a traditional dish from Karnataka in South India. It is served with jowar roti or chapati. Today, various kinds of stuffed vegetables are prepared. South Indian cooking differs from its counterpart in many aspects. Here, brinjal, ridge gourd, cucumber and bittergourd are usually used in the preparation. Today, we take a look […]
Rice Dishes
This year,January 15 is Makar Sankranti , a very important festival in South India. It marks new beginnings. The previous day too, is celebrated by giving fresh grains and other cereals to elderly married ladies.It symbolises sharing and good will to others.Houses are decorated with colourful rangolis. Lunch is a welcome meal of bajra roti […]
Festival Recipes
Moong dal salad is a healthy salad to serve in any meal. It is usually made during festivals and ceremonies in South India. It is commonly known as hesaru bele kosambri. Salads form an important part of our diet. Here I have used moong dal to make it. This version is called as moong dal […]
Accompaniments
cabbage pakoda | no onion garlic recipe| cabbage pakoda recipe | vegan | festive treat | south indian food Cabbage pakoda are crispy and tasty. They are ideal with a hot cup of tea. It is vegan, no onion garlic dish. It is ideal to serve with a festive platter. A typical South Indian platter […]
Rice Dishes
Curd rice is a simple, tasty, comfort food. It is one of the essential food in most South Indian home. Summer is synonymous to curd and curd rice as rains is to masala chai and pakoras. After a heavy meal, when dinner is out of mind, curd rice is a good option. When you are […]
Accompaniments
Menthe Kadabu is a traditional recipe from Karnataka. It makes a good menu for lunch. Small, flattened discs of wheat flour are fried and sauted in a seasoning of fenugreek leaves, garnished with coconut. I attribute my cooking skills to my mom and mother in law and indebted to them. Both, have been good cooks […]
Breakfast
Gundapongal is a popular breakfast in South India. It is also known as paddu, guliyappa and kuzhi paniyaram. The batter is mixed with onion and other ingredients and cooked in a paddu maker, it makes a good breakfast.
Rice Dishes
Ghee Rice is a popular rice dish from South Indian cuisine.. It is usually served with a curry or kurma. It is ideal for parties or a get-together. Ghee rice and gravy always makes a sumptuous meal at parties or on weekends and family get togethers. I always prefer the rice dishes to be prepared […]
Dinner
Sambar is a thick lentil based, thick soup like dish made with the addition of vegetables and spice mix, usually served with steamed rice. It is commonly made in every household in South India, though the spice mix varies. Sambar is thicker than rasam and usually, some kind of vegetables or green leaves are added […]