South Indian Recipes Cuisine Recipes

South Indian Style Sorakkai Kootu Recipe -Bottle Gourd Cooked with Lentils Recipe is a delicious combination of lentil and vegetables. The flavors used in this recipe are typically used in day to day cooking in the South Indian Style Kitchen. Coconut is one of the key ingredient present for all of their dry vegetable side dishes. Serve the South Indian Style Sorakkai Kootu Recipe (Bottle Gourd Cooked with Lentils Recipe) along with Steamed Rice and Parappu Rasam to enjoy a comforting meal. If ...

Thengai Poli is a classic sweet Indian flatbread stuffed with a filling of coconut and jaggery. Also known as Obbattu or holige in Karnataka,  puran polis in Maharashtra. There are different fillings that go into a poli or obbattu. Sometime dal and jaggery mixture is filling in and sometime dal and coconut filling is stuffed in between to make the poli. Each house has their own style of making the Poli as well.  Thengai Poli recipe is made with a coconut and jaggery filling. It is ...

Poha Buttermilk Idlis are a tasty and simple idli recipe. There is no need for grinding  any rice or dals to make these soft and tasty idlis. Poha or flattened rice, suji and rice flour are all mixed along with a tempered buttermilk and left to ferment for about 4 hours. Then the batter is poured in an idli steamer and steamed to make delicious and soft idlis.  Poha Buttermilk idlis are enjoyed by each and everyone and can be packed into your kids lunch boxes as well. Poha idlis can be ...

Pasi Paruppu Masiyal Recipe is a simple one pot meal made by pressure cooking green gram along with tamarind water, green chillies and then tempered. So simple yet very comforting. It can be served along with hot steaming rice with a dollop of ghee or even with roti or jolada rotti.  Did you know: Green Moong or Whole Moong Dal is packed with protein and low in carbohydrates and is one of the best vegetarian superfoods out there. It has a low glycemic index and is high ...

Brahmin Style Vegetable Kurma Recipe is a No Onion No Garlic curry which is made with loads of vegetables and cooked in a freshly ground coriander and coconut curry. The spice powders that are added into the curry are none as it is very simple and has all the flavors from the ground paste. The curry is also made in a Brahmin Style where they prefer to make curries without the usage of onion and garlic. It can also come under Satvik cooking which is a pure and natural way of consuming food. Serve ...

Mini Rava Idli with Tomato Chutney recipe is delicious and you get spongy soft and so flavorful idlis. For this yummy rava idli, i also made tomato chutney which will go hand in hand with the dish. You can add few cashew nut to the batter to give a nice crunch to the dish.  Serve the Mini Rava Idli with Tomato Chutney for breakfast with a cup of filter coffee and other chutneys like Kadale Chutney (Fried Gram Chutney) Recipe or Chammanthi Chutney Recipe (Coconut And Onion Chutney).  Here ...

Godhuma Rava Payasam is a Dalia/Broken Wheat Payasam that is a Tamilian speciality prepared during festivals and celebrations. This particular payasam uses Broken Wheat and is a healthy alternative to the usual Rice Kheer. Instead of sugar, it also uses jaggery which is pumped with iron. This wholesome, satisfying kheer can be prepared in little time, making it a good option when your guests show up unexpectedly.   Serve Godhuma Rava Payasam along with a festive meal.  You ...

काबुली चना सुंदल रेसिपी एक दक्षिण भारतीय डिश है जिसे मंदिरो में प्रसाद की तरह भी बाटा जाता है. यह नवरात्री के समय भी भोजन का हिस्सा होता है. यह एक सरल रेसिपी है जिसमे अदरक और नारियल का भी प्रयोग किया जाता है.  काबुली चना सुंदल रेसिपी को मिक्स्ड वेजिटेबल सांबर, चावल और पापड़ के साथ दिन के खाने के लिए परोसे.  अगर आपको यह रेसिपी पसंद है, तो आप यह भी बना सकते है, डबल बीन्स सुंदल रेसिपी हरी मूंग दाल सुंदल रेसिपी करमणी सुंदल रेसिपी

Beetroot Sambar Recipe is a very traditional South Indian lentil curry made from beetroots that is cooked with tangy tamarind and flavored with homemade sambar powder. My father used to make the beetroot sambar almost every Sunday along with potato roast and it continues to be my all time favourite for me and now my children too. Serve Beetroot Sambar along with Chow Chow Thoran, Steamed Rice and Elai Vadam for a weekday meal.  If you like this recipe, you can also try ...

The Jeera Milagu Rasam Recipe also known as the Pepper Rasam is a very classic dish of the South Indian Cuisine. This rasam is simmered with tamarind water along with freshly pounded pepper, cumin and a tempering with ghee. A lot of times this rasam is given when one is suffering from a cold or sore throat making it very soothing because of the black pepper. Serve the Jeera Milagu Rasam along with Cabbage Poriyal (Muttaikose) and Steamed Rice for a quick weeknight dinner. If you like Rasam's, ...

The Tomato Pulihora Recipe is an authentic andhra recipe where plain rice is flavoured with spices and tangy ingredients and spiced along with bisi bele bath powder. Serve Spicy Tomato Rice | Tomato Pulihora Recipe with a bowl of Yogurt (Curd), Andhra Style Paruppu Podi Recipe (Dal Podi), Indian Vegetable Salad Recipe for a complete meal. If you like this recipe, try more recipes like Spinach Rice Recipe (Palak Pulao) Ghee Rice Recipe | Neychoru Jeera Rice (Pulao) Recipe ...

Crunchy Ragi and Dill Nippattu are a great twist to the classic rice nippattu. They have a beautiful cocoa hue and the aroma of chilies, peanuts, sesame and sabsige/dill leaves. Ragi is gluten free and so it is mixed with rice flour to help make the nippattu with ease. Ragi is a super healthy millet. It is rich in calcium, helps in weight loss, has a high fiber content, battles anemia, reduces blood cholesterol and also regulates blood sugar levels. Because of its low glycemic index, it helps reduce ...

Idli Dosa Milagai Podi or Chilli Chutney Powder is traditionally used in south indian homes and served along with Idlis and Dosas. It is used as a substitute to chutneys or sambar to accompany breakfast dishes like idli or dosai. This powder can be stored in airtight container for days and can be used for multiple purposes. This Podi can be used instead of chilly powder while making other vegetable curry also. How to use the Idli Dosa Milagai Podi | Chutney Powder: Mix a tablespoon of powder ...

Pachai Payaru Poriyal Recipe is essentially sprouted green moong, that is sprouted and then stir fried along with mustard seeds and curry leaves. It is made sattvic style with no usage of onion and garlic, making it apt for your Fasting Days too. The Pachai Payaru Poriyal gets its refreshing flavours from the pepper powder, freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh coriander leaves. It is a diabetic friendly recipe and helps in regulating blood sugar levels. Did you know: Moong Sprouts are a high ...

इडली उपमा बहुत ही आसान है. इसमें इडली को काटकर रोज के मसलो के साथ पकाया जाता है और यह एक अच्छा तरीका है बची हुई इडली का प्रयोग करने के लिए. यहाँ हमने छोटी इडली का प्रयोग किया जाता है लेकिन आप बड़ी ...

Pavakkai Poriyal Recipe is a simple delicious sweet and sour preparation of the super healthy vegetable Bitter gourd with the addition of amchur powder and jaggery. The flavours of this Pavakkai Poriyal is elevated with the addition of hing, roasted peanuts and chopped coriander leaves.  Did you know:  Asafoetida has lot of medicinal value. According to ayurvedic medicine, it is used to treat breathing problems including chronic bronchitis and asthma. It is also used for digestion ...

Rava Upma Recipe With Peanuts, Peas & Corn is a healthy, tasty and colorful dish. It is equally great for both breakfast or snack. It is nutritious, tasty and very easy to make.  In this recipe roasted rava or semolina is cooked with sauteed mix of vegetables, peanuts, curry leaves and lentils. Rava Upma Recipe With Peanuts, Peas & Corn is a wholesome dish which can be made quickly. So when you are rushed for time you can make this tasty upma and serve it for a weekday breakfast. You ...

Bread Upma recipe is simple recipe to make and delicious to eat. At the end of a week, if you have very few ingredients left in your pantry and fridge, Bread Upma is the way to go. You can whip this up in less than 30 minutes and tastes great as it has the spicy flavour from the green chillies and ginger garlic paste and tanginess from the dash of lime that you add in the end.  Serve this Spicy And Tangy Bread Upma as a quick and easy breakfast along with a Carrot Cashew Smoothie Recipe or ...

The Vegetable Ragi & Oats Uttapam Recipe is a twist to the original recipe of a traditional Uttapam. The addition of oats and lots of vegetables makes this Uttapam wholesome making it a great tiffin dish. It is a diabetic friendly recipe as it uses wholesome oats and brown rice instead of white rice. Serve the Vegetable Ragi & Oats Uttapam along with a Spicy Peanut Chutney for breakfast or a weeknight dinner. If you like Uttapam recipes you will like some of our favorites like Tomato Uttapam Recipe Carrot ...

Kathirikai Gothsu Recipe is a tangy gravy preparation of brinjal/eggplant that is cooked soft with the least amount of spices. Sambar powder is added which makes this recipe mouthwatering. To balance the spicy flavours we have added a little bit of jaggery as well. The Onions, curry leaves, tamarind bring out the flavors of this wonderful dish that is traditionally served along with Ven Pongal.  Kathirikai Gothsu is made in many different ways across South India. Many people ...

Verkadalai or Peanut Sundal, is one of the many varieties of prasadam prepared during the nine days festivities of Navratri. It is also made for the festivals like Varalakshmi Vratam. Boiled peanuts are nutritious and has many health benefits. It helps in lowering the bad cholesterol thereby reducing the chances of heart strokes. To make the peanut sundal peanuts are boiled and then sauteed along with a tempering of mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chilies. Fresh coconut is ...

The Masala Akki Roti Recipe is a delicious spicy flat bread from Karnataka that is made from rice flour. The akki roti makes a great vegan and gluten free breakfast option. Made from rice flour, shredded vegetables and spices, the Akki Roti makes for an excellent tea time snack when you have sudden guests at home. There are different variations and recipes to make akki roti across Karnataka. This recipe is a simple recipe which even beginners can follow and make delicious foolproof akki rotis. We ...

Senai Kizhangu Poriyal Recipe is a simple stir fry made South Indian style. A homemade curry powder made up of chana dal, split urad dal, coriander seeds, dry red chillies and tamarind is added to give this Yam Poriyal a delicious taste.  Did You know: Elephant-foot yam are prescribed as medicine in Ayurveda to treat piles, dysentery, asthma, swelling of lungs, vomiting and abdominal pain. It is used as a blood purifier. It is recommended for diabetic patients for its blood sugar ...

The Ghee Roast Dosa Recipe is an easy and quick paper dosa recipe if you have the dosa batter ready in the refrigerator. The Homemade Idli Dosa Batter Recipe, gives a delicious taste to these Ghee Roast Dosa.  Your family will simple love this Ghee Roast Dosa Recipe that is made from Homemade Idli Dosa Batter Recipe Serve Ghee Roast Dosa Recipe/ Paper Dosa along with Thakkali Vengaya Sambar, Tomato Onion Chutney and Coconut Chutney, it tastes absolutely delectable. If ...