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Curry Leaves Powder (Karuveppilai Podi)

Curry Leaves Powder or Karuveppilai Podi is a dry, herby, spiced powder of fresh curry leaves that have been roasted and ground with roasted lentils and spices like dried red chilies, black pepper, urad dal (black gram) and salt. Along with this, I have also shared the recipe of a flavorful Curry Le

August 19, 2026
Main Course, Side Dish

Curd Rice Recipe (Thayir Sadam | Daddojanam)

This Curd Rice recipe, also known as Thayir Sadam, Daddojanam or Bagala Bath, combines cooked rice with fresh curd (yogurt) and a tempering of mustard seeds, curry leaves and spices. The texture is soft and creamy with mild seasoning. It is a staple South Indian preparation served as a main dish or

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Coconut Milk Rasam

Coconut Milk Rasam is a delicious tangy, creamy, soupy rasam variety and a specialty from the Tamil Nadu state in South India. This rasam variant is made with thick coconut milk, tamarind extract, rasam powder, a few spices and herbs. This one is also a vegan recipe.

August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Coconut Chutney Recipe

This Coconut Chutney recipe is made by grinding fresh coconut with roasted chana dal, green chilies and ginger. The chutney is tempered in oil with mustard seeds, urad dal, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, curry leaves and asafoetida. It has a medium to medium-thick consistency suitable for South Ind

August 19, 2026
Side Dish, Snacks

Chana Dal Sundal (Kadalai Paruppu Sundal)

Chana Dal Sundal is tempered and sautéed dry dish made with cooked chana dal, few spices, herbs and fresh coconut. Chana Dal Sundal is also called as Kadalai Paruppu Sundal where 'Kadalai Paruppu' is the Tamil word for Chana Dal.

August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Cauliflower Poriyal (South Indian Cauliflower Stir Fry)

Here’s an easy, tasty dish in South Indian cuisine from the state of Tamil Nadu – Cauliflower Poriyal. This dish is basically sautéed, steamed or stir-fried cauliflower in a medley of fragrant spices like mustard seeds and herbs like curry leaves, which is finished with grated coconut. Simple to mak

August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Carrot Poriyal

Carrot poriyal is simple and easy to prepare dish from the South Indian cuisine. This is no onion no garlic recipe made with carrots, spices and coconut.

August 19, 2026
Side Dish

Cabbage Poriyal

Cabbage Poriyal is a lightly spiced South Indian cabbage dish made with a tempering of mustard seeds, lentils, onions, green chilies and curry leaves. The chopped cabbage is cooked until tender and finished with fresh grated coconut. It is simple, vegan and makes a perfect side dish with rice, samba

August 19, 2026
Main Course

Brinji Rice Recipe | Brinji Sadam

Brinji Rice also called Brinji Sadam is a delicious one pot dish made with spices, herbs, coconut milk, rice and mix veggies. A special rice dish from the state of Tamil Nadu.

August 19, 2026