This is a simple south Indian stir-fry (palya), Simple yet delicious side dish to go with rice or rotis. Red/Purple cabbage is a nutritious and delicious vegetable, which has a great store of vitamins and minerals helps to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and certain types of cancer. It is rich in anti-oxidants which […]

Mango pickle is an evergreen recipe which is followed from generations. It’s finger licking, fragrant and would simply lure anyone because of its aroma, appealing color and spiciness. It’s a preferred recipe for particular flavor. Spicy, hot & tangy, this raw mango pickle is made in a South Indian Style with pickling homemade spice powder. The […]

Mango season has started everywhere and raw mangoes are easily available in the markets. Instant Mango Pickle is a south Indian tasty pickle. It can be served with rice, roti, idli, dosa, Pongal, khichdi, paratha .. best when served with curd rice/porridge. An easy to make recipe with simple ingredients in a short time, it can be preserved in […]

Drumstick Raita is a healthy side dish prepared with the boiled drumsticks, a comforting side dish made with simple ingredients. Drumstick is a protein-packed, vitamin-rich veggie. Every part of this tree is a nutritional powerhouse in itself. Do try this healthy and delicious side dish and I am sure you will like it. 

Holige, a classic south Indian sweet dish prepared during the Ugadi festival. Dates Holige/ Dates Puran Poli is a yummy sweet dish prepared with fresh dates and coconut, it is an Innovative and alternative to Holige/Puran poli, in which stuffing is typically made with Dal, Jaggery, and Coconut, there are numerous versions of Holige with a variety of […]

Tambittu Arathi is an authentic sweet dish prepared to offer Divine God / Godess on auspicious days/festivals. There are many varieties of Arathi’s like Hasi Akki Tambittu, Hurida Akki tambittu, Hurigadale tambittu…which is very auspicious for certain pooja rituals which is  followed from generations, here is one among them, which is very easy and a tasty […]

Bajji’s are popular and delicious evening snack across south India, it is a great street food. Palak bajji’s are made with whole spinach leaves, coated with spiced gram flour batter and deep fried till crisp, It is a mouth-watering tasty evening snack and a quick and easy appetizer to munch with a cup of tea or a […]

Idli is a popular south Indian steamed cake and savory in taste. They are very light and wholesome. This idli recipe is made with idli rava, urad dal, poha and methi seeds. Idlis are traditionally eaten for breakfast, but they can be eaten at any time of the day. The savory idlis are usually served […]

Ragi vermicelli Upma is a quick and easy to make breakfast recipe delicious and is so healthy. The main thing is, you have to be little careful when cooking it, Finger Millet’s  are an extremely good source of fiber and protein. Millet’s are rich in antioxidants and micronutrients and thereby help to maintain good immunity and other physiological functions. Millet’s are becoming […]

Urad dal chutney is a simple and tasty chutney made with freshly grated coconut, urad dal, red chili, asafoetida, and tamarind. Roasting urad dal until golden brown under low-medium flame is very important to prepare this chutney. A tasty and flavorful chutney to serve as a side dish for Idli, Dosa or Paddu/paniyaram. 

Vegetable rice vermicelli makes a light, filling and an easy to make breakfast recipe. Shavige bath/Vermicelli Upma is a famous traditional dish of Karnataka. A simple and delicious breakfast dish prepared with mixed vegetables, onions and cashew nuts, It is rich in carbohydrates and vitamins, a healthy breakfast and a light breakfast. 

Pepper Rice is a quick and easy to make rice variety. Pepper and garlic flavored  south Indian popular rice made with cooked rice, A healthy and tasty rice dish is good during cold winters, the best remedy to get relief from cold/ sour throat .