South Indian Recipes

Kaju- Nariyal Chutney (Cashew Nut- Fresh Coconut Dip)

Kaju- Nariyal Chutney (Cashew Nut- Fresh Coconut Dip)

Servings: 4-6 Preparation time: 2-3 minutes. Grinding time: 2 minutes. Seasoning time: 2-3 minutes. Total time: 8 minutes. I prepared this “Kaju- Nariyal Chutney (Cashew Nut- Fresh Coconut Dip)” as a phalahari option to serve with crispy Rajgira (Amaranth) Kachori. Since fasting foods need to be light yet nourishing, this chutney works perfectly with the […]

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Sabudana Halwa (Tapioca Pearl Dessert)

Sabudana Halwa (Tapioca Pearl Dessert)

Servings: Soaking time: 6-8 hours. Preparation time: 6-8 minutes. Preparing syrup time: 5 minutes. Cooking time: 8-10 minutes. Total time: 23 minutes. One of my Andhra friends/neighbour prepared this “Sabudana Halwa (Tapioca Pearl Dessert)” and it was truly awesome in taste. The texture was perfectly soft, the sweetness was well balanced, and the generous use

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Winter Special Sesame Gulgula (Goolgoola)

Winter Special Sesame Gulgula (Goolgoola)

Servings: Preparation time: 6-8 minutes. resting time: 30-40 minutes. Frying time: 8-10 minutes (each batch). Total time: 18 minutes. In my version of gulgula, I mixed sesame seeds in dough and deep-fried them in ghee (clarified butter) which made the taste truly awesome. The sesame seeds added a rich, nutty crunch, while frying in ghee

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Lemon Rice (South Indian Recipe)

Lemon Rice (South Indian Recipe)

Servings: 2. Preparation time: 2 minutes. Boiling rice time: 10 minutes. Seasoning time: 6-7 minutes. Total time: 19 minutes. “Lemon Rice (South Indian Recipe)” is a vibrant and tangy South Indian rice dish that’s as refreshing as flavourful. Made by mixing steamed rice with freshly squeezed lemon juice, aromatic tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves,

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(Green Gram/ Mung Bean) Sweet Sundal

Moong/Pachai Payaru (Green Gram/ Mung Bean) Sweet Sundal (South Indian Recipe)

Servings: 3-4 Soaking Time: 4-6 hours. Boiling Time; 10-12 minutes. Cooking Time: 6-7 minutes. Total Time: 19 minutes. “Colorful dolls, joyful gatherings, and a different Sundal every day! that’s the sweet charm of Golu celebrations in Tamil Nadu!” ✨ During Navratri Golu celebrations, Sweet Sundal the blend of jaggery, green cardamom, nutmeg and grated coconut,

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