South Indian Recipes

Raw banana poriyal/dry sabji (south Indian style)

Servings: 2-3 Preparation time: 5 minutes. Boiling time: 10 minutes. Frying time: 14-15 minutes. Total time: 30 minutes. “Raw banana poriyal/dry sabji (south Indian style)” is a classic South Indian side dish prepared with raw bananas (plantains) sautéed in coconut oil and tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and mild spices. It is a staple […]

Raw banana poriyal/dry sabji (south Indian style) Read More »

Ragi (Finger millet) Paniyaram

Servings: 3 soaking time: 5-6 hours Grinding time: 10 minutes. Fermentation time: 5-6 hours Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 6-8 minutes(each pan) Total time: 28 minutes. Travel food: In Bihar, ragi flour is mostly used to prepare simple and wholesome rotis, valued for their earthy flavour and nutrition. However, when we lived in Tamil

Ragi (Finger millet) Paniyaram Read More »

Ragi (Finger millet) idli

Servings: 4 Soaking time: 6 hours. Grinding time: 10-15 minutes. Fermentation time: 5-6 hours. Steaming time: 8-10 minutes. Total time: 25 minutes. Nowadays, in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, ragi-based dishes are a part of everyday meals, reflecting the region’s deep connection with millet cultivation and its health benefits. While Ragi Dosa, and porridge are quite

Ragi (Finger millet) idli Read More »

Mung dosa (green gram dosa/green dosa)

Servings: 2 soaking time: 4-6 hours. Preparation time: 10 minutes. cooking time: 2-3 minutes(each dosa) Total time: 13 minutes. “A feast for the eyes, a delight for the taste buds: Mung dosa (green gram dosa/green dosa) it is!” This weekend go to the traditional route to promote a healthy habit of consuming highly nutritious traditional

Mung dosa (green gram dosa/green dosa) Read More »