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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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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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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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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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, …
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Ingredients:Drumsticks – 2, cut into one inch piecesBrinjals – 50 gms, choppedRaw Bananas – 1 to 2, peeled, choppedPotatoes – 1, peeled, choppedBitter Gourd – 1, choppedParval – 3, lightly …
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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 – …
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There are certain types of food that make us feel good about ourselves, cheer us up and even help us fall in love (why give chocolates to your lover otherwise?). …
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Ingredients:Vazhakkai (Raw Banana) – 1, boiled, peeled, mashedDry Red Chillies – 8Onion – 1, big, finely choppedSmall Onions – 10, peeledTomatoes – 2, choppedGarlic – 1 cloveTamarind – littleSaunf – …
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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 …