Upma is a popular South Indian dish made from semolina. Several variations of the dish exist including the use of different varieties of ground wheat, rice and even bread. A simple upma or uppittu takes just about 10 minutes to…
A vada is a savoury South Indian doughnut made from lentils (or sometimes potatoes). This is a recipe for medu vada. It is commonly accompanied by idli. Ingredients 1 cup (240 g) skinless black gram Salt to taste ¼ tsp…
Kadhi also known as Karhi or Gujarati Kadhi is a sweet yogurt curry, normally eaten with unleavened flat bread called roti and sabzi in India. Ingredients 2 cups chickpea flour (besan) 1½ cups curds/yogurt (dahi) 1 tsp ginger-green chilli paste…
Tadka dhal is an everyday staple across South India. Ingredients Dhal ½ cup moong dhal, washed 2 cups water Seasoning 2–3 tablespoon cooking oil 3–4 tablespoon finely diced onion 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small sliver of ginger, chopped, or…
Puliyodarai, is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Tamil Nadu. Also see Cookbook:Pulihora. Ingredients Garnishing powder 1 tbsp split peas 1 tbsp coriander seeds ½ tsp fenugreek seeds 2–3 dry red chillies Puliyodarai 4 cups cooked white…
This is great served with pork chops or curry. Ingredients 6 ½ pounds peaches 1 cup dark raisins 2 cup lemon juice 1 cup golden raisins 2 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon pickling salt ¾ cup finely chopped ginger 1…
Mango Dal also known as Amchur Dal is a vegetarian dish from Southern India which is also popular in the West. The dish is popular amongst vegetarians and persons who wish to limit the amount of meat in their diet.…
Lemon rice is a specialty of the South Indian coastal state of Tamil Nadu. Ingredients 4 cups cooked white rice 1 tsp mustard seeds 3 tbsp sesame oil (also called til/gingely oil or NaLEnnai) 2 tbsp split peas 2 tbsp…
Lemon pickle is a traditional condiment used with Indian food. Many pickle recipes from India have oil to help preserve the pickle, but this recipe uses no oil. Ingredients 12 small or 6 large lemons (thin skins preferred) 1 large…
Ingredients Dhokla ½ tsp oil 1 cup Bengal gram flour 1 ½ tbsp semolina flour 3½ tsp white granulated sugar 1 tsp ginger and green chile paste Salt to taste 1 ½ tsp fruit salt Topping 1 tsp oil 2–3…
Coconut Chutney is served as a side dish for a lot of Indian snacks and breakfast items. It can be mild to extra hot depending on the individual preference. This recipe is from South India. Ingredients Base 1½ Tbsp channa…
Ingredients Pakora 1 cup besan (chickpea flour) Water Salt Turmeric powder Vegetable oil Curry 2 glasses cultured buttermilk 1 tbsp besan Turmeric powder 1 pinch of asafoetida Salt Black mustard seeds 1 clove garlic, minced ¼-inch piece of ginger root,…