How to make the fluffiest idlis of your dreams
This post tackles the subject of South India's carb staple. The humble Idli. There are several supporting actors in this cast but Idlis are the focus today. These steamed rice…
The Most Authentic Chicken Korma Meal Of South Indian Holidays
The dish that graces the breakfast tables of many South Indians on special occasions, festivals and birthdays. Idli and Chicken Korma. Come checkout the recipe to make this delicious, cozy korma and hear about my fond memories from my childhood involving this meal.
Rasam, The Wonderful Elixir of Spice-Loving Humanfolk
Come checkout my recipe for Rasam. The trustworthy presence at almost every meal table across the nation of India. It goes by different names but serves a singular purpose. Digestive health and goodness! Try this out and comment on how your life has been enriched by this simple yet powerhouse of a dish from India!
My Secret to Perfect Poori and Incredible Potato Masala
Poori and Potato Masala must be one of those dishes that every South Indian kid holds dear in their hearts. Not made often enough to hold celebrity status and unctuous enough to be comfort food wrapped up in puffed dough form!
The one and only Crab Kolambu that you need in your life right now!
The ultimate South Indian crab curry.
The Ultimate Onion Samsa Recipe For Any Lazy Afternoon
In case you haven't already read my blog post about childhood summers in Southern India, head over here and read it for some context. But, as always, recipe first! This one is…
Fish curry the way only mommy Rita can make!
Hello folks. As always, let's dive into the recipe first and then get to the story around it. Ok? Here we go: Ingredients: Main Ingredient: Pomfret or King Fish -…
How To Make Sylvia’s Crazy Good Must Try Mutton Biriyani
Welcome to another episode of who's biriyani is it anyway. No just kidding. This is a recipe post though. Without further ado.. let's dive right into the recipe. Ingredients Mutton…
How to make yoghurt raitha, the mandatory biriyani accompaniment
Yoghurt raitha (raita per Merriam Webster) or as we say in Tamil - Thayir Pachadi is the single mandatory accompaniment (IMHO) to biriyani. Typically, this side dish is all one…