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Vaijayanthi Srinivasan

  • Mor Kuzhambu is a very popular South Indian dish especially in Tamil Nadu and parts of Kerala with numerous local variations.  This variation is one of the most commonly made …

  • A simple lunch or dinner dish, the capsicum and mango rice is easy to make and is delicious. Ingredients: Capsicums – 1 cup, chopped Green Mango – 1/2 cup, grated …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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 …

  • 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. …

  • 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 …

  • 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 – …

  • 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 …

  • 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, …

  • Ingredients:Eggs – 4Sambar Onions – 3/4 cup, peeledTomato – 1Green Chillies – 1Garlic – 5 clovesTurmeric Powder – 1/4 tspSaunf – 1/4 tspRed Chilli Powder – 1/2 tspMustard Seeds – …

  • Ingredients:Rice Flour – 100 gmsOnion – 1 cup, finely choppedAsafoetida Powder – a pinchMustard Seeds – 1 tspUrad Dal – 1 tspRed Chilli Powder – 1/2 tspOil – 100 mlSour …

  • Ingredients:Sukku (Dry Ginger) – 1 inch pieceBlack Peppercorns – 2 tspCumin Seeds – 2 tspCoriander Seeds – 2 tspCinnamom – 1Gasa Gasa – 1 tspLavangam – 2Cardamom – 1Turmeric – …

  • Ingredients:Mochai Kottai (Field Beans) – 100 gms, peeledSambar Powder – 4 tspMoong Dal – 1 cupTamarind Extract – 1 cupMustard Seeds – 1/2 tspUrad Dal – 1/2 tspFenugreek Seeds – …

  • Ingredients: Yellow Pumpkin – 3 cups, quartered Urad Dal – 1 cup (dry roasted till golden) + 2 tsp Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp Coconut – 1 cup, grated Cumin …