Yogurt Rice Tempered with Spices and. Pomegranate.   This moist, pleasantly seasoned rice and yogurt dish in the South Indian tradition takes only a short time to prepare.  Whenever rice is combined with curd/yogurt , the result is refreshing, nutritious and easy to digest. It is served at room temperature or slightly chilled and is a good selection on  a light summer lunch  on menu with any vegetable or salad. This particular rice dish is a welcome favorite, especially in the summer season. It is also good on a dinner menu, because the rice can be cooked and cooled o ..read more

  Todays marks the 12th  year anniversary of My “MADAPPALLI ” Blog. Wow! 12th  Time actually flies.  Its feel amazing as I write this blog post. I have learned so much, seen so many ups and downs but now after 12years, I want to look back and smile and be proud of where I am today. Still we’ve got miles to go and this is IMPOSSIBLE without YOUR LOVEand SUPPORT my dear readers. So, stick with me and I promise I will keep on writing for you all. THIS YEAR  PAGE VIEWS    2610560 Thank you for the 12 remarkable years of Friendship ..read more

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023 Semiya Payasam /Vermicelli Kheer are a very popular traditional south Indian dessert, which is prepared at all special occasions. A preparation of milk and vermicelli sweetened with sugar. It has rich and creamy texture.. It is a very simple to make, healthy dessert. It can be made using low fat milk Ingredients: Vermicelli                                  : 1 cup (broken into small strips) Whole Milk                         ..read more

 Todays marks the 11th year anniversary of My “ Madappalli” Blog. Wow! 11 years! Time actually flies.  Its feel amazing as I write this blog post. I have learned so much, seen so many ups and downs but now after 11 years, I want to look back and smile and be proud of where I am today. Still we’ve got miles to go and this is IMPOSSIBLE without YOUR LOVE and SUPPORT my dear readers. So, stick with me and I promise I will keep on writing for you all. Thank you for the 11 remarkable years of Friendship and Support ..read more

The South Indian food is loved by folks because of their simple preparation techniques and the nutrition value which remains intact in their recipes. This is a yummy dish of South India Cuisine and served as quick breakfast or lunch at homes. Ingredients:  Cooked Basmati R                 2 cups Fresh Carrot                           1 cup (Peeled and Grated) Green Chilies&n ..read more

There are several types of Kormas. Some are decadent, some light. Some use lots of whole spices, some use just a few and some use coconut. Every household has its own unique way to cooking Potato Bhaji. I have shared my version of Aloo Bhaji here. Make it at home with this easy recipe. Preparation Time     10 Mins Cooking Time         20 Mins Cuisine                North Indian Serves                4-5 Ingredients Large Potatoes    ..read more

After a long and tiring day, what could rescue you but a bowl of Kichadi. Kichadi is the perfect comfort food for Indians. Easy to make a One Pot Meal. Breakfast, brunch or dinner, Kichadi is the epitome of convenience. Kichadi is usually made with combination of grains and dals , cooked till soft and mushy, just thicker than porridge. Masala Kichadi/ Masala Bath is sumptuous meal of rice with vegetables and an appetizing dry masala powder made of simple spices. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve it with a  raita or plain curd. Preparation Time :  10 Minutes Coo ..read more

Carrot Pachadi is a healthy side dish and easy to prepare within minutes. Try this recipe for this Sadya and enjoy the taste. Prep Time: 5 mins    | Cook time: 15 mins    |  Serves: 4 Ingredients:  Large Carrot                         2 no.  Green Chillies                         3 no. Thick Curd                              1/4 cup S ..read more

Ingredients: Fresh coconut                             – 4 tbsp. Curd                                           - 1 cup Green chilies                              - 4 no(adjust as per your spice tolerance)  Chopped Cilantro                       - 2 tbsp. Grated ginger     ..read more

Cauliflower is a great vegetable and the numerous things a cook can do with it are phenomenal. This fry is just one example. There are so many other cauliflower delicacies that are yet to be cooked and featured here. If you want something that stimulates appetite and tingles the taste buds this could be the masala fry you are looking for. The spices used add their characteristic aroma and also have digestive properties. It can be served with hot rotis, tandoori rotis, parathas, steamed rice or jeera rice.  Prep Time            10 ..read more