South Indian Recipes Cuisine Recipes

Hesaru Bele Southekayi Kosambari Recipe is common to every Kannadiga family's kitchen. Made with fresh cucumber, yellow moong dal and grated coconut this dish has freshness and health written all over it. Lemon Juice is added and give a slight tangy note to the kosambari. A tempering of curry leaves, hing and green chillies lifts this dish up giving it a nice South Indian flavour.  This kosambari gives a very festive feel as it is compulsorily made during the festivals. One can also have it ...

Maravalli Kizhangu Bonda recipe is a traditional healthy South Indian style bonda recipe made from tapioca root. The bonda requires very few ingredients to prepare and is made healthy by pan frying it in less oil in a kuzhi paniyaram pan. Tapioca roots are ground with ginger and garlic to make the bonda flavourful. Tapioca is a starchy tuber which is cholestrol free. It is high in dietary fiber and is easy to digest.  Serve the Maravalli Kizhangu Bonda as a delicious tea time snack along ...

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 ...

Mango Rasam Recipe is a tangy, sweet and spicy recipe that is made from mangoes. It is a twist to the traditional rasam recipe.  It is a the perfect recipe for summer season. The Mango Rasam has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and sour flavours, best served piping hot, making it a great addition to a meal with rice and curry, or even as a soup or palate cleanser. Serve Mango Rasam Recipe along with Steamed Rice, Beetroot Poriyal and Elai Vadam for a weekday meal. If you like ...

चिकन शोले कबाब एक स्वादिष्ट और लाजवाब रेसिपी है जिसे बोनलेस चिकन से बनाया जाता है. यह दक्षिण भारत में बहुत प्रसिद्ध है और आपको हर नॉन वेज रेस्टोरेंट में मिलेगा। इसमें चिकन को बेसन और चावल के आटे में मिला कर तला जाता है.  चिकन शोले कबाब रेसिपी को दिन के खाने के लिए चावल और टमाटर रसम के साथ परोसे।  अगर आपको यह रेसिपी पसंद है तो, आप यह भी बना सकते है,  ओट्स और वेजिटेबल कबाब रेसिपी आलू पनीर कबाब रेसिपी चिकन सीख कबाब रेसिपी  

Dosa is one of the most popular breakfast in South India. They are usually served with coconut chutney and sambar is now a quintessential breakfast at every Indian home. In South India, dosai/dosa gets a new distinctive flavor from different regions. Even the potato filling differs from place to place. Ever thought to make a healthier version of dosa that can be enjoyed by kids fulfilling their nutritional requirements as well. Yes, spinach and coriander dosa is one such healthier version that not ...

Homemade Idiyappam also known as Sevai, is a traditional South Indian recipe that is made from freshly ground rice using a traditional Sevai Maker.  Sevai also known as savory rice noodles is a tiffin speciality in Tamil Brahmin households. There are many variations to this classic breakfast sevai: lemon sevai, coconut sevai, ell sevai, vella sevai, curd sevai and puli sevai. Sevai is also goes by the name of hoppers in Sri Lankan cuisine.  Nothing is more satisfying than making sevai ...

South Indian Style Tomato Quinoa Recipe is a healthy take on using quinoa to make a simple tomato rice. The quinoa is cooked along with sautéed onions, tomatoes and garlic. The addition of sambar powder with quinoa brings in a wonderful flavour to the dish. The masalas are simple and is used in our everyday kitchen. Quinoa is a gluten free ingredient that makes it an excellent food for people who are following a gluten free diet. It is considered as a seed that contains twice the amount of fibre ...

Masala Dosas are delicious breakfast dish that is filled with a spiced potato filling. Children love this ghee roast masala dosa and it makes a healthy and filling meal for them too. It is simple breakfast to make if you have guests over or if you have a large family. The dosa batter is made of rice and urad dal. The dal and the rice needs to be soaked and then ground and left for fermentation overnight. But if you are crushed for time then you can make your life simpler by using iD Fresh Dosa Batter ...

Green Moong and Vegetable idlis are a perfect way to have healthy breakfast to kick start our day. Since these idlis are made with moong instead of rice, they are ideal for diabetic people. Green moong are high in protein and are packed with vitamins and minerals. I have also added grated carrot and dill leaves to this recipe which are high in vitamin A and vitamin C. Serve Green Moong Dal And Vegetable Idli along with Tomato Onion Chutney and Keerai Sambar for a healthy breakfast or you can even ...

Kadale Chutney is a chutney which is commonly served in hotels across South India along with idli, dosa, vada and many other dishes. It is a spicy and tangy chutney which makes a great side to any south Indian breakfast. Kadale Chutney is quick to make. All the ingredients like the coconut, roasted gram dal, tamarind paste, green chillies and coriander are all ground together to make a coarse chutney.  Serve Kadale Chutney with Homemade Soft Idlis or Masala Dosa and Beetroot Sambar for ...

Ragi & Oats Rava Idli Recipe is a healthy preparation of the traditional Rava Idli typically made with just plain semolina. Here oats are added along with green chillies, ginger and curry leaves to make tasty idlis. The addition of oats along with Ragi makes this dish nutritious and healthy for breakfast, an after school snack or even dinner. Ragi & Oats Rava Idli Recipe is a diabetic friendly Recipe. Ragi & Oats Rava Idli Recipe a super simple recipe that can be served along with ...

गाजर शिमला मिर्च पोरियल रेसिपी एक सरल पोरियल रेसिपी है जिसमे गाजर और शिमला मिर्च को छोटा छोटा काटकर राइ, जीरा, उरद दाल और कढ़ी पत्ते के साथ पकाया जाता है. यह एक दक्षिण भारतीय डिश है जिसे हर घर में सांबर, ...

Raw Mango & Coconut Chutney is a perfect blend of raw mangoes which is rich in Vitamin C and protein along with coconut and green chilies for a kick.  This chutney brings out the tangy flavour prominently and is flavoured with green chilli and mango. The tempering adds up an exotic aroma to the chutney and can be enjoyed as a perfect side option for your summer breakfast. Serve Raw Mango & Coconut Chutney with Homemade soft idlis, Soft Masala Dosa or Oats and Besan Cheela. You can ...

Dosa is a staple dish in South Indian states. It is a fermented crepe made from rice batter and black lentils. It is a common breakfast dish and street food, and high in carbohydrates, and contains no sugar or saturated fats. This version of Dosa is soft from both the sides and filled with potato filling and red garlic chutney. Serve Soft Masala Dosa With Red Chutney Recipe with South Indian Coconut Chutney and Mixed Vegetable Sambar for a light dinner or breakfast. If you like this recipe, you ...

Tomato Rice popularly called as Thakkali Sadam in South India is a very quick to make rice dish that is packed with flavours from tomatoes, cardamom, and the sambar powder. Most often I like to make it more nutritious by adding some grated carrots to it as well. The Thakkali Sadam tastes delicious when served along with a raita and some papad. This rice also makes a perfect lunch box for kids, as they find it easy to eat and tasty too. Serve Thakkali Sadam recipe along with Boondi Raita and ...

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, this karela sabzi becomes more delicious. The best flavours of this Pavakkai Curry (Karela Ki Sabzi) comes from the addition of roasted peanuts and lots of chopped coriander leaves.  Did you know:  Asafoetida has lot of medicinal value. According to ayurvedic medicine, it is used for breathing problems including chronic ...

The Muttaikose/Cabbage Poriyal Recipe is a very traditional South Indian dry vegetable made from cabbage. Muttaikose Poriyal is made by power cooking cabbage with a very simple seasoning of mustard seeds, curry leaves, salt and freshly grated coconut. It takes very less time to make and is an  amazing side dish which can be had along with any south Indian Meal.  Cabbage is really good for you as it is high in fiber and helps keep your digestive health in good shape.  At home we simply ...

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, ...

Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar Recipe-Drumstick and Fenugreek Greens Sambar, has a healthy mix of greens and vegetable to make it a complete meal. Drumstick and fenugreek greens are both known to purify the blood and lowering the cholesterol making this sambar a diabetic friendly recipe. Serve the Murungakkai Vendhaya Keerai Sambar along with hot Steamed Rice or broken wheat and a Raw Banana Roast for a diabetic friendly meal. Here are a few other tasty sambar recipes to try Thakkali ...

Mosaru Kodubale recipe are yogurt-rice flour fritter rings which are one of the loved snacks of Karnataka, they are crispy and tastes great with Masala Chai. Mosaru means curd or yogurt in Kannada. Mosaru Kodubale is made with rice flour and curd. They are delicately spiced with green chillies. Mosaru Kodubale are usually shaped in small circles and then deep fried.  Mosaru Kodubale can be made quickly and can be served as a snack during festivals to your guests. They can be served ...

Carrot Capsicum Poriyal Recipe is a tasty simple poriyal recipe where carrots and capsicum are stir fried with tempering of mustard seeds, cumin seeds,urad dal and curry leaves. Fresh grated coconut is added at the end and lifts this dish up. No onion and no garlic is used in this recipe. This is a recipe which each and every member of your family will enjoy. Carrot Capsicum Poriyal Recipe is made with the ayurvedic way of cooking where only green chillies and minimal spices are used. Ayurvedic ...

डोसा एक प्रसिद्ध रेसिपी है जिसे दक्षिण भारत के हर घर में सुबह के नाश्ते के लिए बनाया जाता है. इसका बैटर बनाने के लिए इसमें चावल और दाल का प्रयोग किया जाता है. यहाँ हमने मसाला डोसा रेसिपी लाल चटनी ...

Elai Vadam is a delicious papad/ rice cracker that is very traditional to the south Indian homes. It is typically had as an accompaniment with the main course of the south Indian rice, sambar and pickle meal. It can even be had as a snack when topped with chopped onions and tomatoes. You can make these vadams in large quantities during summers an store them in airtight containers. Traditionally, this is done on plantain leaves, hence the name, elai vadam. You can smell the nice aroma of the ...