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Snacks

Yam Chips (Jimikand Recipe)

Elephant Foot Yam Chips recipe or Jimikand recipe is a simple and an easy recipe which has only four ingredients in it, except yam - turmeric, red chilli powder, lemon juice and salt.

August 19, 2026
Breakfast, Snacks

Wheat Dosa Recipe (Crispy Godhuma Dosa)

This Wheat Dosa recipe is a quick, easy, crispy dosa variant made with a batter of whole wheat flour, rice flour, onions or shallots, herbs and spices. It is also called as Godhuma Dosa in Tamil or Atta Dosa in Hindi.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Vengaya Sambar

Vengaya sambar is an easy sambar made with pearl onions (or small onions), pigeon pea lentils lentils, herbs and spices.

August 19, 2026
Breakfast

Vendhaya Dosai | Methi Dosa

Vendhaya Dosai are light and soft dosa made with fermented dosa batter. This batter is made from idli rice, lentils and fenugreek seeds.

August 19, 2026
Snacks, Starters

Veg Bonda | Vegetable Bonda

Veg Bonda or Vegetable Bonda is a deep-fried snack of stuffed mixed vegetables coated with a spiced gram flour batter (besan). Makes for a lovely rainy-day snack, with some hot chai or coffee on the side.

August 19, 2026
Breakfast

Uttapam Recipe | How To Make Uthappam

This traditional Uttapam Recipe is a delicious South Indian tiffin breakfast and snack of a thick, tangy, fluffy, savory and soft pancakes made from fermented rice and lentil batter. I share the method of making the batter from scratch to make a simple plain Uthappam. You can also make Uttapam with

August 19, 2026
Breakfast, Snacks

Tomato Uttapam | Onion Tomato Uttapam

Tomato Uttapam is a South Indian breakfast or snack made with dosa or idli batter, onions, tomatoes, herbs and spices. Also referred to as Onion Tomato Uttapam, these are also nutritious as well as easy to make. Gluten-free and vegan recipe too.

August 19, 2026
Condiment, Side Dish

Tomato Thokku Recipe (Thakkali Thokku)

This South Indian style relish called Tomato Thokku (or Thakkali Thokku in Tamil) is a tangy, spiced, umami pickle made with fresh tomatoes, tamarind, spices and herbs. This quick recipe makes for a flavorful condiment to go with your South Indian meals.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Tomato Sambar Recipe (Thakkali Sambar)

Tomato Sambar also called Thakkali Sambar in Tamil, is a delicious variation of South Indian sambar made with tomatoes and lentils. It can be served with South Indian snacks like idli, dosa, medu vada. Tomato sambar can also be served with rice.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Tomato Rice Recipe

Tomato Rice is a South Indian rice dish from Tamil Nadu, also known as Thakkali Sadam. It is made with rice cooked in a spiced tomato masala base tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, herbs, and spices. Tangy and mildly spicy, this one-pot meal is commonly served with raita or papad.

August 19, 2026