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Breakfast, Brunch

Upma Recipe (Easy Rava Upma)

Upma is a traditional South Indian breakfast dish made with roasted semolina (rava or suji) cooked with tempered spices, lentils, curry leaves, onions, ginger, green chilies and water until soft and savory. It is usually served with coconut chutney, lemon pickle or some chopped lemons by the side.

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Sev Recipe | Karasev | Besan Sev

This spicy Sev Recipe is made from gram flour (besan) and hence also known as Besan Sev or Karasev. These sev have a crispy texture and are a quick, savory snack prepared during the Diwali Festival.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Meal Maker Curry Recipe | Soya Chunks Curry

This Soya Chunks Curry recipe is made with meal maker simmered in a tomato, onion, and coconut gravy with spices. The curry is rich, flavorful, and protein-packed. Serve hot with roti or rice for a tasty meal.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Quinoa Pongal Recipe

Quinoa Pongal is an easy, comforting, and one-pot healthy dish made by cooking quinoa with moong dal in an Instant Pot or stovetop pressure cooker, then tempered with cumin, pepper, curry leaves, ghee, and roasted cashews.

March 25, 2026
Appetizer, Side, Side Dish

Apollo Tofu

Crispy, peppery Apollo tofu is a popular South-Indian appetizer that is just absolutely delicious! Serve it as a starter or side, or dish it up over rice. (nut-free with gluten-free and soy-free options)

March 4, 2026
Appetizer

Tofu Majestic (Vegan Chicken Majestic)

Tofu majestic is a vegan version of the popular South Indian starter, chicken majestic. Spicy, crispy tofu in a thick, spicy sauce is an absolutely delicious starter or side! You can easily control the heat, if you don’t like your food too spicy. (Options for gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free)

July 16, 2025
dinner, Main, Main Course

South Indian Marry Me Lentils

These marry me lentils are a vegan version of South Indian wedding curry. They have a rich flavor from the sauce from Hyderabadi wedding Chikin, made easier and in a single pan. (gluten-free with soy-free, nut-free, coconut-free, and oil-free options)

May 21, 2025
Appetizer, Main, Main Course

Tofu Kondattam (South Indian Spicy Crispy Tofu)

Tofu Kondattam, a South Indian crispy spicy tofu is a fantastic side or appetizer! Tofu is crisped with spices then tossed in a thick sauce of aromatics, four types of chilies - Kashmiri chili powder, pepper, red and green chilies, curry leaves and Garam masala! Try this regional Indian recipe.

January 8, 2025