"Bengal"

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 …

Sambar is a popular South Indian dish made with various vegetables. This one using small brinjals is a popular variety and is typically served with hot rice and side dish of …

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 …

A delicious and easy to make tea time or evening snack, these vadais are made with spring onions. Best served with sauce or chutney. Ingredients: Bengal Gram Dal – 1 …

Dal Panchmel (Panchmel Dal or Panchratna Dal) is a popular, delicious and nutritious dish made with 5 types of dal (lentils). A traditional Rajasthani dish, there are multiple variations depending …

Salna (or Chalna) is a popular side dish served with parotta or chapati. Commonly known as Parotta Salna (Parotta Chalna), this is commonly found in various roadside stalls across Tamil …

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 …

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. …

Masala Vadai is a popular South Indian snack typically served as a starter or as an evening snack. This variation is made using mutton keema. Serve with chutney or sauce. …

Adai is a popular South Indian breakfast/dinner dish. Similar to a dosa, it is slightly thicker and heavy. This variation uses minced mutton and is equally delicious as regular adais. …

A simple to make lip-smacking evening/teatime snack with minced mutton. Serve with chutney of choice. Ingredients: Mutton – 100 gms, boneless, minced, cooked Bengal Gram Dal – 2 tblsp Saunf …

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 …

Adai is a popular South Indian breakfast/evening tiffen dish. Popularly served with avial, Adai is similar to Dosa but slightly thicker and heavier. This variation is made with finely chopped …

Chingri Malai Curry (or Prawn Malai Curry) is a popular Bengali style Prawn Curry cooked in a rich coconut milk gravy. It is a traditional Bengali dish often made during …

A delicious South Indian snack made during special occasions or festivals. Can also be served as a side to rice dishes. Ingredients: Raw Rice Flour – 125 gms Urad Dal …

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 colourful, delicious and nutritious side dish for rice, roti, paratha or chapati. Great way to get the kids to eat vegetables. The photograph of the recipe has been taken …

Pakoda or Pakora is a popular evening/teatime snack. Simple and easy to make, there are many variations to this snack. Ingredients: Radish – 2 cups, grated Bengal Gram Dal – …

This Homemade Paruppu Podi with Garlic is very popular dish in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu. Best served with steamed rice and generous quantity of ghee. Ideal for lunch …

Sago Upma (Javvarisi Upma or Sabudana Upma) is an easy to make healthy breakfast or snack dish. Ingredients: Sago (Sabudana/Javvarisi) – 2 cups Urad Dal – 1/2 cup Carrot – …