Side Dish
Kovakkai Poriyal
Kovakkai poriyal is simple, homely and tasty South Indian style recipe of ivy gourd stir fry. Easy to make and goes very well as a side dish with steamed rice or roti. No onion no garlic recipe.
South Indian, Tamil Nadu
Desserts, Sweets
Kesari Recipe | Rava Kesari
Rava Kesari is a popular South Indian sweet made with rava (semolina), sugar, ghee, saffron, cashews and raisins. It has a soft, melt-in-the-mouth texture and a delicate saffron flavor. This classic Kesari recipe is often prepared during festivals, poojas and special occasions.
Main Course, Side Dish
Kara Kuzhambu | Kara Kulambu
Kara Kuzhambu also called Kara Kulambu is a tangy, spiced gravy made with vegetables like drumsticks, pearl onions, brinjals etc in a curry base of coconut, spices and tamarind. This spiced and tangy preparation is a delicacy from the cuisine of Tamil Nadu in South India.
Snacks
Kara Boondi | Masala Boondi Mixture
Kara boondi is a spiced version of boondi and a mixture consisting of boondi, peanuts, cashews, curry leaves and a few spices.
Breakfast
Kanchipuram Idli
Kanchipuram idlis are a well known variety of idlis originating from the city of kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. Kanchipuram idlis are spiced with cumin, pepper and ginger powder and thus taste different from the regular idlis.
Beverages
Jigarthanda Recipe (Jigarthanda Drink)
Jigarthanda is a traditional cooling drink from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, made with milk, badam pisin (gond katira), nannari syrup and ice cream. It has a rich yet refreshing taste and a unique texture from the soaked almond gum. This easy homemade Jigarthanda recipe comes together with simple ingredient
Desserts, Sweets
Javvarisi Payasam | Saggubiyyam Payasam | Sago Payasam
Javvarisi Payasam also referred to as Saggubiyyam Payasam or Sago Payasam is a sweet creamy pudding made with sago(tapioca pearls), milk, ghee, sugar, raisins and cashews. The recipe is super easy and a great way of using tapioca pearls in a dessert form. It is also gluten-free.
Side Dish
Garlic Rasam (Poondu Rasam)
This Garlic Rasam, also known as Poondu Rasam in Tamil, is a spicy and tangy rasam made with tamarind, tomatoes, plenty of garlic, fresh herbs and spices. Crushed garlic and freshly ground spices give it a distinctive aroma and warming flavor.
Main Course
Ennai Kathirikai Kulambu
Ennai kathirikai kulambu is a gravy based dish from the Tamil Nadu cuisine. Ennai kathirikai kulambu has a sour taste with a complex flavor. So best served with steamed rice.
Main Course
Ellu Sadam | South Indian Sesame Rice
This South Indian Sesame Rice is an easy and delicious spiced, nutty rice based dish made with ground sesame seeds, lentils, spices and herbs. It is also known as Ellu Sadam in Tamil language where Ellu refers to sesame seeds and Sadam means rice.
Main Course, Side Dish
Drumstick Sambar (Murungakkai Sambar)
This Drumstick Sambar is a tasty lentil stew made with tender moringa pods (known as drumsticks), pigeon pea lentils, onions, tomatoes, sambar powder and herbs.
Main Course
Dindigul Biryani
An easy to prepare vegetarian version of the Dindigul biryani made with mushrooms.