South Indian Recipes Cuisine Recipes

The Beetroot Poriyal Recipe also known as Beetroot Curry is a delicious and healthy preparation of the beetroot vegetable. In this recipe, the beetroot is steamed and seasoned with mustard leaves, curry leaves, asafoetida and coconut. Sometimes we add finely chopped onions as well to give it an added flavor. A very nutritious dish which can be served to children from 6 months of age. Did you know: Beetroot is of exceptional nutritional value; especially the greens, which are rich in calcium, ...

Green Moong Dal Sundal Recipe is a super healthy South Indian stir fry of sprouted whole green moong dal. The green moong sprouts are tossed along with mustard cumin and curry leaves and finished off with some coconut and fresh lemon juice.  It can be served along with a South Indian meal or eaten as an evening snack or even be packed in a snack box. Did you know: Green Moong or Whole Moong Dal is packed with protein and low in carbohydrates and is one of the best vegetarian ...

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 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 ...

Chicken Sholay Kebab Recipe is a finger licking good kebab made with boneless chicken, that is popular in South India.  Chicken is coated in a spicy batter of all purpose flour, gram flour and rice flour along with some spices and deep fried in hot oil.  The chicken dish is incomplete without a serving of the crispy fried curry leaves that goes over these piping hot kebabs.  Serve Chicken Sholay Kebab as an appetizer or as part of a meal, along with steamed rice, and Chettinad ...

The Instant Masala Oats Kuzhi Paniyaram Recipe, is a twist to the traditional kuzhi paniyaram which is made using leftover idli or dosa batter. Oats kuzhi paniyaram is an instant and easy to cook dish. There is no soaking, no fermentation involved. If you are in a hurry to whip up a quick and healthy breakfast you can make this quick oats kuzhi paniyaram recipe. Serve the Instant Masala Oats Kuzhi Paniyaram along with Coconut Chutney or Tomato Chutney  and South Indian ...

Vazhakkai Varuval is a simple South Indian Style dry preparation. Vazhakkai, also known as Plantain or Raw Banana and is used extensively in the South Indian Cuisine. Vazhakkai Varuval can be made in different ways with different masalas according to you taste. We have made a flavourful, tasty Vazhakkai Varuval with everyday spices which are easily available in your pantry. Did you know: Although plantains belong to the same family as banana, they contain more potassium, vitamin A and B-complex ...

Idli Upma Recipe is one of the easiest breakfast dishes that you can prepare from leftover idlis in your kitchen. You can add vegetables like carrot, tomato, peas or cabbage. A little bit of idli milagai podi mixed with this upma can make it extra delicious! Serve the delicious Idli Upma along with Idli Dosa Milagai Podi Recipe - South Indian Chilli Chutney Powder and Roasted Garlic Tomato Chutney Recipe and top of this breakfast Kumbakonam Filter Coffee Recipe.  If ...

Mini Bajra Uthappam Recipe is essentially a millet based uttapam batter that is made by combining bajra or pearl millets with urad dal and rice.  The mixture is washed and soaked for about 6 hours, ground together and the bajra uttapam batter is fermented overnight. A generous topping of an onion-capsicum mixture, with a drizzle of rich ghee over these uthappams, makes its an absolutely delish weekday breakfast. Serve Mini Bajra Uthappam Recipe along with Raw Mango Coconut Chutney ...

Cheesy Veg Paniyaram Recipe is a delicious dish to serve to your loved ones especially your kids. Made with healthy Bajra dosa batter with some some finely chopped onions, grated carrots, grated beetroot, and grated cheese cubes. These Cheesy Veg Paniyaram are  pan fried in a paniyaram pan to get a crunchy texture on the outside and soft texture on the inside. Paniyaram pan, which is an absolute must in every kitchen. It comes in handy from making healthier pakoras to koftas to ...

Broccoli Rava Idli Recipe is a super simple yet delicious and healthy recipe which you can make for a quick weekday breakfast. Grated broccoli is stir fried along with classic south Indian tempering and then added to the mixed rawa and curd mixture.  Broccoli Rava Idli are a good way of adding broccoli to your kids diet as the broccoli is grated and so the kids will not realize that they are eating it. Cashews are also added for taste and nutrition. These idlis remain soft for long and so can ...

Moong Dal Idli With Thengai Milagai Podi Recipe is a quick,easy, healthy and tasty breakfast or an evening snack option. Soft spongy idlis made of moong dal and rice are tossed in a spicy, tangy and crunchy thengai milagai podi made up of dry coconut, red chillies, tamarind and channa and urad dal. One can not go wrong with this tried and tested recipe. The batter of the idli is made with equal portion of rice and moong dal and hence make these idilis rich in protein as well.You can make Moong ...

The Chettinad Style Poondu Rasam Recipe is a lip smacking rasam recipe, that is packed with flavors from the chettinad masala and pounded garlic.  Rasam is a traditional South Indian soup that is made using the juice of particular vegetables or even fruits. They are good for health and can be included in your daily diet. Garlic is used in this rasam and it has innumerable health benefits and it is recommended to use at least a small amount of garlic in your daily diet. Serve Chettinad Poondu ...

Kopparai Thengai Milagai Podi Recipe is simple and healthy recipe made of dry coconut, chana dal, urad dal, sesame seeds, tamarind, red chillies and hing. all these ingredients when ground together gives a flavour of nuttiness,spiciness and tanginess to the chutney which makes its so mouthwatering and addictive. All the ingredients which go into a chutney podi are healthy and full of protein. Since the dals are dry roasted and no oil is used it makes this podi even more healthy. The natural oils ...

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. Serve the Masala Akki Roti along with Coconut Chutney and Ghee for a breakfast or an evening tea time snack along with a hot cup of Filter Coffee or Masala Chai. If you are looking ...

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. Serve Elai Vadam with Beetroot Sambar, Steamed Rice and Pisarna Manga for a wholesome lunch. Have a look at the other South Indian recipes here Khara Bhath Recipe (South Indian Rava ...

Red Chilli Coconut Chutney Recipe is a delectable spicy accompaniment  to many South Indian breakfast options such as idlis, vada, uttapams or dosai. It also pairs well with South Indian snacks and tiffin items. This recipe uses red chillies blended with freshly grated coconut and a dash of coconut oil, to give it extra flavour. Packed with the goodness of coconuts and the punch of red chillies, I find that it pairs well with Sambar or Dal when had with rice too. If you are averse to the overpowering ...

Egg Dosa is a delicious protein rich wholesome meal which is an ideal dish especially for breakfast. Egg Dosa is nothing but a regular rice and lentil crepe topped and cooked with seasoned eggs in an omelette form or bulls eye form. This dosa can either be served with a chutney of your choice but if you are seasoning eggs with a good amount of spiciness, it can be eaten as it is. A healthy and protein rich variation to the regular dosa, it also makes a great after school snack for your kids. You ...

Puli Inji is a delicious tangy spicy gingery accompaniment made from fresh ginger, jaggery and green chillies. It is very simple and quick to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week or two. If you taste this once you will salivate for more every time you hear puli inji. Delicious and pleasing to the palate will all flavours of sweet, sour, bitter and tangy it is a perfect accompaniment to any meal. Puli Inji is quite popular across South India. You will find puli inji ...

Ragi Masala Twisters are baked savory healthy snacks recipe made with ragi and whole wheat flour and uses very less oil. These Masala Twisters are a healthy munch even for the weight watchers. It is also a nice recipe to include nutritious and beneficial ragi in daily food. Serve Ragi Masala Twisters recipe during tea time with Qahwa or Masala Chai. If you like this recipe, you can try to make more ragi recipes Ragi Ujju Rotti Recipe Ragi Santi (Ragi Rice Porridge) Recipe Ragi Halwa Recipe ...

Jowar and Vegetable Porridge Recipe is a delicious and healthy breakfast recipe having the goodness of Jowar. Jowar or sorghum is a healthy millet variety, which contains the highest amount of soluble fiber and iron, making it pretty beneficial for women's health. It is healthy to include millets in our diet for it aids in overall health. This recipe is both gluten free and vegan, making it suitable for people following such diets. The addition of vegetable in this porridge makes it for a very filling ...

Pudalangai Poriyal Recipe is an authentic Kerala dish and a dry side prepared usually as an accompaniment to the main meal.  Snake gourd is sliced and cooked in minimal spices and tossed along with grated coconut.  Did you know: Snake gourd has a high moisture content, and hence has fewer calories. It is a wonderful source of antioxidants. Snake gourd is also said to be a diabetic friendly vegetable.  Serve Pudalangai Poriyal Recipe along with Matta Rice/ Chemba Rice Recipe, Nendra ...

Ragi Appams are a good way to include healthy rich in calcium ragi into your diet. Ragi appams are delicious as they have the earthy flavours of ragi in them and they go well with any gravy or stew.  Ragi is really healthy and diabetic friendly grain yet most of us do not include it in our daily diet. It is high in calcium, and also helps in weight loss, full of dietary fiber it also helps battle anemia.  Serve the Ragi Appam Recipe along with Kadala Curry or Kerala Style ...

अंडे शोले कबाब रेसिपी एक प्रसिद्ध रेसिपी है जिसे दक्षिण भारत में बनाया जाता है. इसमें अंडे को उबाल के उसे बेसन के घोल में मिलाया जाता है. अंत में इसमें कढ़ी पत्ता को तल के डाला जाता है जो इसे क्रंच ...