South Indian Recipes

Tapioca fry (recipe from south India)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 8-10 minutes. Boiling time: 10-12 minutes. Frying time: 4-5  minutes(each batch). Total time: 35 minutes. Tapioca, also known as cassava or yuca, is a root vegetable that is cherished in many cuisines for its starchy, versatile nature. One of the delightful ways to prepare tapioca is by making a dish called […]

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Ash gourd/winter melon raita (poosani kai thayir pachadi)

Servings: 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes. Boiling time: 10 minutes. Mixing time: 2 minutes. Seasoning time: Total time: 35 minutes. You can serve this Ash gourd raita (poosani kai thayir pachadi) with coconut milk rice; very simple, tasty, delicious and easy to prepare, it goes very well with Coconut Milk Rice, Tomato Rice, Ginger Fried

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Tomato onion ki chatney

Servings: 6-8 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Frying time: 7-8 minutes. Grinding time: 15 minutes. Seasoning time: 2 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. I had the pleasure of learning the traditional chutney “Tomato onion ki chatney” recipe from a dear friend in Kudankulam, a place rich in cultural and culinary heritage. Whether served alongside Mung Dosa,

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Sooji (rava) upma

When I serve “Sooji (Rava) Upma”, I like to pair it with a side of Coconut Chutney and fried salted green chilies. The creamy, mildly sweet coconut chutney complements the Upma perfectly. The fried salted green chillies, on the other hand, provide a delightful burst of heat and crunch. “Sooji (Rava) Upma”  is a popular

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