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South Indian, Tamil Nadu

Side Dish, Snacks

Sweet Corn Sundal

This Sweet Corn Sundal has steamed sweet corn kernels that are tempered with a handful of spices and finished with a generous sprinkle of fresh coconut. Easy, gets cooked quickly, tasty and vegan as well.

August 19, 2026
Side Dish, Snacks

Sundal Recipe | Channa Sundal | Chickpea Sundal

Sundal is a stir-fried dish made with different types of lentils, legumes even grains from the cuisine of Tamil Nadu. This Channa Sundal has white chickpeas, spices and a good dose of freshly grated coconut. This dish is vegan and quite healthy too.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Sambar Rice | Sambar Sadam

Sambar Rice also called Sambar Sadam in Tamil is a delicious, comforting meal of both sambar and rice cooked together. This South Indian lentil, rice and vegetable preparation is healthy and filling as well.

August 19, 2026
Spice Blend

Sambar Powder Recipe (Sambar Masala)

Sambar Powder, also known as Sambar Masala or Sambar Podi in Tamil, is a fragrant South Indian spice blend made with roasted spices and lentils. It is used to prepare sambar and adds depth, aroma and color to the dish. This homemade spice mix is fresh, flavorful and free from additives and preservat

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Ribbon Pakoda | Ribbon Murukku

Ribbon Pakoda or Ribbon Murukku are fried crisp ribbon shaped savory snack from South India. They are easy to prepare and tastes good too. They are also known as ola pakoda or nada thenkuzhal.

August 19, 2026
Appetizers, Side Dish

Red Chilli Chutney Recipe

This Tamil Nadu style Red Chilli Chutney is made with red chilies, chana dal, coconut, herbs and spices. It tastes good with idli, dosa, vada, uttapam, pakoda and bonda.

August 19, 2026
Spice Blend

Rasam Powder Recipe | How to make Rasam Podi

Rasam powder is a finely ground aromatic spice mix that is used to make rasam which is a soupy spiced tangy drink. This homemade rasam powder recipe gives you a robust rasam podi that will bring a lot of flavors and taste into your rasam.

August 19, 2026
Condiment, Side Dish

Pudina Thogayal Recipe

Pudina Thogayal is a tangy and thick chutney made with fresh mint leaves or pudina, tamarind, lentils and a few spices. This Mint Thogayal is best served with steamed rice or a side dish with any cooked rice variety like Lemon Rice or Curd Rice.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Poricha Kuzhambu

Poricha kulambu is a healthy and delicious mix veggie based lentil gravy made with coconut+spice paste.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Poosanikai Kootu | Poricha Kootu

Kootu is a lentil and vegetable based dish from the South Indian cuisine. This recipe of poosanikai kootu is made with white pumpkin (ash gourd), moong lentils and spices+coconut paste.

August 19, 2026