Green Tomato Chutney | Thakkali Kai Chutney  Green Tomato Chutney, also known as Thakkali Kai Chutney in Tamil, is a delicious and traditional South Indian chutney made with raw, unripe tomatoes. This chutney is a popular dish in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Telangana regions. To make this flavorful chutney, you will need basic pantry staples along with the hero ingredient - raw, unripe green tomatoes. Begin by sautéing raw peanuts until they turn a light golden brown, then set them aside. Next, sauté small onions, garlic, green chilies, red chilies, and green tomatoes, grated coconut , tama ..read more

 Daangar Pachadi | Urad Dal Flour Raita  Daangar Pachadi, also known as Urad Dal Flour Raita, is a cherished delicacy originating from the Tanjore region in Tamil Nadu. This unique dish is a blend of urad dal flour and curd, seasoned with a variety of spices. The name of this recipe holds an intriguing history. It is said to have been brought to Tamil Nadu by Marathis who settled in the Thanjavur region many years ago. They referred to the roasted urad dal flour as "Daangar," hence the name Daangar Pachadi (with "Daangar" meaning urad dal flour and "pachadi" referring to raita ..read more

 Tirunelveli Sodhi Kuzhambu  Tirunelveli Sodhi Kuzhambu also known as Mappillai Sodhi , is a delicious traditional dish hailing from the southern region of India. This mildly spiced flavorful and aromatic dish is not just a culinary delight but also a cultural emblem of the Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu. Tirunelveli Sodhi's roots can be traced back to the Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, where it was traditionally prepared using local ingredients and cooking techniques. It is traditionally made for newly wed groom during wedding feast.Today, it continues to be a culinar ..read more

 Mango Dal | Mamidikaya Pappu  Mamidikaya Pappu, also known as mango dal, is a traditional delicacy from South Indian cuisine. This flavorful and tangy dish is a combination of raw mangoes (called mamidikaya in Telugu) and toor dal, tempered with spices. Its origins can be traced back to the Andhra Telangana regions, where it is enjoyed at festive feasts and regular meals alike. The preparation of mamidikaya pappu is simple and straightforward. To begin, the toor dal is cooked and mashed before being tempered with spices. The mangoes are then cooked with spice powder, and the coo ..read more

 Thatta Payaru Sadam  Thatta Payaru Sadam is a traditional delicacy from Tamil Nadu cuisine especially from Coimbatore region. This rice variety is a one pot recipe and can be prepared quickly with just pantry staples.The hero ingredient of this dish is black eyed peas or lobia also known as thatta payaru or Karamani in Tamil. For this recipe I have used white Karamani you can use red karamani too. For preparing this dish the thatta payaru is washed and soaked overnight (but if you forget to do so it you can soak it hot water along with baking soda in hot pack casserole for 2 ho ..read more

 Murungai Keerai Thanni Saaru Murungai keerai thanni saaru is traditional delicacy from Tamil Nadu cuisine. This is a flavourful broth that is prepared with drumstick leaves which is cooked in rice soaked water also known as Kalani Thanni in Tamil. Thanni Saaru refers to watery broth (thanni means water and Saaru refers to broth in Tamil). As we know that drumstick leaves also known as Murungai keerai is a power house of nutrients. It is rich in iron, calcium and Vitamins like A ,C and E. It is also rich in antioxidants and thus promotes overall health and well being.Apart from this d ..read more

 Wheat Flour Idli | Gothumai Maavu Idli Wheat Flour Idli (also known as Gothumai Maavu idli in Tamil), a wholesome and flavorful variation of the traditional South Indian Idli, is gaining popularity for its nutritious and easy-to-make nature. If you're a fan of idlis but looking for a  twist, wheat flour idli might just be your new bae. This Gothumai Maavu idli is an instant idli variety meaning that it requires no fermentation like regular idli and is made using wheat flour instead of the usual rice and are a nutritious and delicious alternative. For making wheat flour idli, y ..read more

 Cucumber Lemonade  Cucumber lemonade is a refreshing and hydrating beverage that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the tanginess of lemon. It's the perfect drink for those hot summer days when you need something cool and revitalizing. While the exact origin of cucumber lemonade is unclear, it's believed to have roots in regions where both cucumbers and lemons are prevalent, such as the Mediterranean. This delightful concoction has been enjoyed for centuries as a way to beat the heat and quench thirst. Cucumber lemonade has gained popularity in recent years due to its ..read more

 Thaen Nellikkai | Honey Amla Amla, also known as Indian gooseberry or (Nellikai in Tamil), is a miraculous fruit that offers a plethora of health benefits. Ayurveda acknowledges its potent rasayana (rasa means elixir and ayana means path or home )properties (ie, rejuvenating tonic),and utilizes its healing abilities to treat various diseases.Amla can be enjoyed in a variety of forms, like Amla candies, pickles, powder, honey soaked Amla or juice. Recently, the trend of consuming honey soaked amla also known as Thaen Nelli or then nellikai (Thaen/ then refers to honey and nellikai ref ..read more

Channa Sundal | Kondaikadalai Sundal Channa Sundal also known as kondaikadalai Sundal is a delicious healthy and traditional Sundal variety made during Navratri festival.It is a very popular dish in Southern states of India and prepared as prasadham during the auspicious Navratri festival and other occasions or as evening tea time snack . It is packed with protein fibre and essential vitamins and minerals. Check out how to make this tasty channa Sundal or kondaikadalai Sundal recipe below. Ingredients Channa -1 cup Mustard seeds-1tsp Urud dhal-1 tsp Asafoetida a pinch Salt to taste Oil-1 ts ..read more