Sri Rama Navami falls on the ninth day of Hindu lunar year in Chaitra Masa. Navami means the ninth day in the Hindu calendar. This day is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Sri Rama. Temples are decorated and the Image of Lord Sri Rama is richly adorned, The Holy Ramayana is read in the temples. In South India, […]

Basale Alasande Sambar/ Malabar spinach recipe with black eyed beans – This is one of our comforting and a favorite curry made with roasted ground spices and fresh coconut are the key ingredients to make this sambar. One of the most versatile Mangalorean specialties is the Vegetable Gravy which is usually made during the week, The Vegetable Gravy is best […]

Pachadi is a mildly spiced coconut and yogurt based curry made with seasonal vegetables or fruits. This pineapple pachadi is sweet, tangy and spicy, providing a delicious accompaniment to the traditional Kerala sadya (vegetarian feast) side dish. 

Raw Mango Dal is a delicious and easy to make South Indian Dal made with Toor dal and raw mango. This dal has a very typical flavor because of the natural sourness of raw mango, tastes heavenly when served with hot Rice. Mavinakayi Tovve is a family favorite recipe prepared quite often throughout the Mango season. Dal and […]

Traditional south Indian style Mutton biryani made with Jeera Samba rice and Indian aromatic spices, an easy version of making Mutton biryani with simple ingredients.     

Kadale Manoli Sukka is a classic Mangalorean vegetarian recipe. A divine combination of Ivy gourd & black chickpeas curry made with roasted ground spices and fresh coconut are the key ingredients for that aroma and deliciousness which is inherent to Mangalorean dishes. Kadle in Tulu means chickpea, manoli means ivy gourd, a popular south Canara recipe.  Kadale manoli is a delicious […]

Paniyaram is one of the breakfast dishes in South Indian homes. Three fruit Paniyaram is an authentic south Indian recipe made with seasonal fruits like jack-fruit, banana and mango which is easily available in the summer season, this is an instant Paniyaram recipe made with simple ingredients. The natural flavour of fruits makes the dish delicious […]

Raw jack-fruit fritters a yummy, spicy, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. Made by coating raw jackfruit pieces with a spicy masala & deep frying them. Kadgi Phodi” or “Raw Jackfruit fritters” is another Konkani delicacy, tender raw jackfruit is used to make this recipe, Usually, the bigger raw jackfruits are only good for curries like Ghashi , stir fry […]

Uppu Saru/Sappe Saru /uppesaru is a traditional recipe of south Karnataka. It is a healthy and delicious dish made with vegetables, beans, greens, lentils, or pulses. Uppu Saaru with playa is a perfect dish to enjoy on a rainy day or to get rid of cold., today I am sharing Uppu Saru with Honagone Soppu, The English name […]

Holige/Obbattu / Puran Poli is a popular, traditional festival sweet that is prepared during the Ugadi festival. Pineapple Holige is an Innovative Holige/Puran Poli, in which stuffing is fresh Pineapple, Coconut, sugar/jaggery, a healthy and a tasty dessert for any occasion. There are numerous versions of Holige with a variety of stuffings, Pineapple Holige is one among them.  

Chicken kheema ghee roast is a yummy side dish or an appetizer made with minced chicken with fresh flavorful spices, sure give it a try.

Ghee rice is an aromatic and delicious one-pot rice recipe made with ghee and spices. Ghee rice is a south Indian variety of rice that goes very well veg gravies or korma. Ghee rice is a great dish to accompany any type of curry on any occasion, festive or ordinary. Here is the recipe of a quick and easy ghee rice.