Rasam is an integral part of a traditional daily meal in South Indian homes.
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Kootu Curry
Kootu Curry is a very famous traditional Sadya recipe. It serves as a great side dish with rice. Learn how to prepare delicious kootu curry. Ingredients Raw green plantain – 3/4 cup chopped Elephant yam – 3/4 cup chopped Black channa – 1/2 cup Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp Chilly...
Beef Ularthiyathu
Beef Ularthiyathu is a delicious and spicy non vegetarian dish of the Keralites. Learn how to make Spicy Beef Roast or Beef Ularthiyathu Ingredients Beef – ½ kg Onion – 1 big, sliced finely Small onion – ½ – ¾ cup, sliced Chili powder – ½ tbsp Coriander powder – 1tbsp...
Parippu Vada
Parippu Vada is a delicious tea time snack common in South India. It is prepared using Toor Dal or Channa Dal. Learn how to prepare tasty Parippu Vada. Ingredients Toor Dal (Thuvara parippu) or Channa dal (Kadala parippu) :1 cup or you can use 3/4 cup toor Dal or 1/4...
Pal Payasam
Pal Payasam is a very delicious dessert made with rice, milk and sugar. It is prepared mainly during festive seasons or special occasions. Learn how to prepare tasty Pal Payasam Ingredients Milk – 4 cups (full fat preferable for creamy kheer) Basmati rice – 2 tbsp Ghee – 1 tsp...
Ghee Mysore Pak
Ghee Mysore Pak is a popular sweet of the South Indians which is very delicious and yummy. Learn how to prepare tasty Ghee Mysore Pak. Ingredients Besan flour – 1 cup Sugar – 2 cups Ghee – 1 and 3/4 cups + 1 tbsp Oil – 1/4 cup Water –...
Boondi Laddu
Boondi laddus are very tasty and delicious sweet popular in India which is made usually during festive seasons. Learn how to prepare delicious Boondi Laddu. Ingredients For the Sugar Syrup 1.5 cups sugar ¾ cup water For the Boondi Batter 1.5 cups besan/gram flour 1 cup + 1 tbsp water...
Unniyappam
Unniyappam is a very special tea time snack which is popular is Kerala. It is normally prepared during special occasions or festive seasons. Learn how to make Unniyappams. Ingredients Rice flour – 1 cup Jaggery – 100 gms Water – 1 cup Coconut bits (thengakothu) – ½ cup, fried in...
Semiya Payasam
Semiya Payasam is a very sweet and delicious dessert famous in Kerala and is made normally during festive seasons. Learn how to prepare yummy Semiya Payasam Ingredients Semiya/ Vermicelli – 1/2 cup heaped Sugar – 1/2 cup levelled Milk – 1/2 cup Ghee – 2 tsp Cashew nuts – 6...
Rava Kesari
Rava Kesari is a popular sweet in Kerala made with Rava, ghee and sugar. Learn how to prepare yummy and tasty Rava Kesari here Ingredients Rava / Semolina -1 cup Sugar – 1 cup Ghee – 6 tbsp Raisins – a handful Cashews – a handful Water – 2 cups Food colour...