Mysore Bonda is a popular and tasty South Indian evening tiffen snack dish. Commonly served as an appetizer starter during weddings and special occasions, these are crispy on the outside …
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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Summer is fast approaching and the markets are getting filled with green mangoes and nellikais (amla/gooseberry). And this is also the season for the thokku – a popular South Indian …
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This is a popular dish in Nagercoil district often served with a curry of choice. Nutritious and healthy, it is one of the famous recipes of the region. Ingredients: Raw …
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A delicious and healthy South Indian adai variety. Perfect for breakfast, evening snack or dinner. Ingredients: Parboiled Rice – 1 1/2 cups Toor Dal – 1/3 cup Chana Dal (Bengal …
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Pakoda (or Pakora) is a popular South Indian tea time or evening snack. This variation is made using mint leaves and chickpeas. Onions can be added if desired. Ingredients: White …
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A quick and delicious way to use up all those leftover idlis. This pepper idli is perfect as an after-school or evening snack. Ingredients: Idlis – 4 to 5, small …
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Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer) is a very popular and delicious dessert sweet made with milk and almonds. Typically made during festivals or special occasions, they make a great finish to …
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While these green chillies are popularly used to make Milagai Bajjis, they can also be used for various other dishes. This gravy/masala makes for a great side dish with roti …
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Pidi Kozhukattai (or also known as Kara Kozhukattai) is a traditional and easy to make Ganesh Chaturthi recipe. Since this variation does not have jaggery, it is often called as …
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A delicious and tasty tea time snack, this vada made with Sabudana is popular during Ganesh Chaturthi too. Ingredients: Sabudana (Sago/Javvarisi) – 1 cup Potatoes – 4 Green Chillies – …
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Vadai is a popular South Indian snack. Typically served as a starter or as an evening tiffen, they are quite delicious and comes in many variations. This one is made …
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Cabbage Poriyal is a very popular South Indian side dish served with rice and sambar or rasam during lunch or dinner. They are also a popular dish in wedding menu. …
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Drumstick leaves are often used to make sambars, keerai or boiled in water and given to lactating mothers. Rich in nutritional and medicinal value, drumstick leaves are a good source …
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The English word saffron comes from Latin safranum, via the 12thcentury old French term safran. Another theory states that safranum derives from the Arabic word, az zafaran, literally, the adjective …
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Thavala Adai is a very popular South Indian adai variety made in temples and brahmin households. Typically made in a copper vessel, they are often served as a prasadam in …
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A delicious, healthy and nutritious breakfast dish. A great way to get kids eat the vegetables. Serve with a choice of chutneys. Ingredients: Semolina – 1 cup Beaten Rice – …
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This South Indian style Onion Rice is a delicious and great option for a quick lunch, dinner or evening snack. Very simple to make with minimal ingredients, this onion rice …
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A delicious and rich dessert for any occasion. Sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin C, iron, dietary fiber, calcium and potassium. Ingredients: Milk – 5 cups Sweet Potatoes – 500 …
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Vendakkai (Okra/Bhindi) Sambar is a delicious, popular and easy to make South Indian sambar variety. Ingredients: Okra (Bhindi/Vendakkai) – 2 cups, chopped Toor Dal – 1/4 cup Turmeric Powder – …
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A traditional South Indian sweet made during Diwali, Krishna Jayanthi and other festivals. Popular amongst the Brahmin communities, they are also made during weddings and special occasions. Ingredients: Raw Rice …
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A delicious curry made with mixed vegetables and served with steamed rice, roti or naan. Ingredients: Carrots – 1/4 cup, chopped Beans – 1/4 cup, chopped Capsicum – 1/4 cup, …