Vella Puttu brings back memories of my grandmother’s kitchen during festival season. This beloved Kerala sweet is comfort food at its finest. The name “Vella” means jaggery in Malayalam, which …
Vaijayanthi Srinivasan
Vaijayanthi Srinivasan
Vaijayanthi Srinivasan is a South Indian by birth who learnt cooking at a very young age. Mother of 3, she takes pride in cooking various South Indian traditional meals for the family to enjoy. She has been cooking for the last 35 years.
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Karamani Sundal brings the authentic taste of South India right to your kitchen. This traditional recipe transforms humble black-eyed peas into something truly special. You’ll love how the mustard seeds …
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Mochai Sundal brings back memories of festival celebrations and family gatherings. This beloved South Indian snack transforms simple butter beans into something truly special. The combination of tender beans, fragrant …
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About the Recipe You should without a doubt try this recipe because it transforms simple kidney beans into something really special. The combination of freshly ground coriander seeds and red …
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Sweet Corn Sundal brings together the natural sweetness of corn with traditional South Indian flavors. This colorful dish is one of my go-to recipes when I want something healthy but …
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Mor Kuzhambu holds a special place in South Indian kitchens, and once you try it, you’ll understand why. This tangy yogurt-based curry transforms simple white pumpkin into something truly magical. …
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Manoharam brings back memories of festival celebrations and family gatherings. This beloved traditional sweet combines the nutty flavor of rice and urad dal with the rich sweetness of jaggery. The …
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Gasa Gasa Payasam is a type of rice pudding made from rice boiled in milk, sugar, cashew nuts, raisins, poppy seeds and cardamom. The pudding is traditionally served during festivals …
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Kai Murukku, a beloved South Indian delight, is a testament to the region’s rich culinary heritage. These twisted spirals of delight are not only visually captivating but also pack a …
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Ribbon Pakoda is one of those snacks that brings back childhood memories of rainy afternoons and hot tea. I remember watching my grandmother make these beautiful curly treats, wondering how …
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Karasev holds a special place in my heart as one of those snacks that instantly brings back childhood memories. This thin, crispy noodle-like treat comes from South India and has …
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Kara Boondi is one of those snacks that brings back childhood memories for many of us. These tiny, crispy spheres pack so much flavor into each bite. The combination of …
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Butter Murukku brings back memories of my grandmother’s kitchen during festival season. The smell of these golden spirals frying in oil always made my mouth water. This traditional South Indian …
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Mullu Murukku brings back memories of festive celebrations and family gatherings. This traditional South Indian snack gets its name from “mullu,” which means thorn or spike in Tamil. The special …
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Boondi Laddu is one of those magical Indian sweets that brings back childhood memories with every bite. These little golden spheres are made from tiny, crispy besan (chickpea flour) droplets …
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Thattai holds a special place in South Indian kitchens, especially during festival seasons. This traditional snack brings back memories of my grandmother’s kitchen, where the aroma of freshly fried thattai …
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Vella Seedai brings back memories of festival celebrations and grandmother’s kitchen. This traditional Tamil sweet combines simple pantry ingredients into something magical. The word “vella” means jaggery in Tamil, which …
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Seedai (Uppu Seedai) brings back memories of festival celebrations in South Indian homes. This traditional snack has been passed down through generations, and for good reason. The name “uppu” means …
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Vendakkai Sambar is a beloved dish from South Indian cuisine that’s both nutritious and delicious. I learned this recipe from my grandmother, and it’s become my go-to comfort food. The …
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Karunai Kilangu Masiyal is a traditional Tamil Nadu recipe that turns humble elephant yam into something special. I learned this recipe from my grandmother, who always said the secret lies …
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Urulaikilangu Vendakkai Mandi is a homestyle recipe that brings together two beloved vegetables – potatoes and okra – in a tangy tamarind sauce. The rice water base gives this dish …