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South Indian, Tamil Nadu

Main Course, Side Dish

Poori Masala | Puri Curry

This poori masala recipe is a South Indian style potato curry made with boiled potatoes, onions, lentils, herbs and spices. It has a soft texture with a lightly spiced and comforting taste. This hotel style curry pairs best with poori. It can also be served with dosa or chapati.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Peanut Rice Recipe (South Indian Style)

Peanut Rice is a sumptuous South Indian style rice dish made with rice, roasted peanut powder, lentils and a handful of spices. It is popular as Verkadalai Sadam in Tamil Nadu, South India. This vegan rice takes a bit of a time to prepare, but cooks within a few minutes.

August 19, 2026
Desserts, Sweets

Paal Payasam (Rice Payasam)

Paal Payasam is a simple South Indian dessert made with rice, milk, sugar and a touch of flavoring. The rice is slow cooked in milk until soft and creamy. This Tamil-style version keeps the ingredients minimal for a classic traditional flavor. Serve this Rice Payasam warm or chilled as a festive des

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Onion Fritters

Crisp and crunchy South Indian style deep fried Onion Fritters made with onions, gram flour, rice flour, herbs and spices. Make these fritters for a delicious tea time snack or to enjoy with a hot cup of chai or coffee.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Mushroom Biryani Recipe (Simple & Easy)

This Mushroom Biryani is a simple and easy South Indian one-pot It is made in under 30 minutes and has a bold, spicy flavor. I’ve shared methods to make it in both an Instant Pot and a stovetop pressure cooker in the notes section below. This vegan biryani is perfect for weekends or when you want a

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Murukku Recipe | Murukulu Recipe

Murukku is a popular South Indian crunchy and crispy snack made with rice flour and lentil flour. It is also known as murukulu, chakralu and jantikalu in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Mor Kulambu Recipe | Easy Mor Kuzhambu

Mor Kulambu is a traditional South Indian dish made with yogurt or buttermilk. It has a tangy taste and is lightly spiced. In this recipe, ash gourd is cooked in a smooth coconut paste made with rice, lentils, and spices. The curried dish is finished with a simple tempering and served with steamed r

August 19, 2026
Snacks

Mixture Recipe | Madras Mixture

One of the popular South Indian snacks made during Diwali is this Madras Mixture Recipe which is basically a mix of various edible ingredients, nuts and dry fruits. It is also called as Omapodi Mixture.

August 19, 2026
Appetizers, Side Dish

Milagu Rasam (Pepper Rasam)

Pepper Rasam, also known as Milagu Rasam, is a spicy and tangy rasam made with black pepper, tamarind, tomatoes and spices. It can be served with steamed rice or enjoyed as a light soup.

August 19, 2026
Sweets

Mango Kesari | Mango Sheera

Mango Kesari (also known as Mango Sheera) is a variation of the very popular Kesari or Suji Halwa. Made with semolina or cream of wheat (rava/suji), this one is flavored with mango. It is smooth, silky and quite an easy recipe for keeps.

August 19, 2026