idli podi a very popular preservable side dish to accompany south Indian breakfast, idli. … This flavorful spice powder is made of channa dal, urad dal and sesame seeds is an excellent side dish for Idli and Dosa, when mixed with raw-oil typically sesame/gingely oil.
Sweet and Sour Mango Pickle recipes are typical north-Indian side dish recipes that goes well with Roti, chapatti or Paratha. The recipe here is prepared out of semi-ripe sour mangos (hence no added tamarind and less added sweet), seasoned with sweet and spices. This preserve flavoured with chillies, mustard seeds, chilli […]
A spice rich delight from Malayali cuisine, Chammanthi Podi (Roasted Coconut Chutney Powder –ചമ്മന്തി പൊടി) doesn’t need an introduction to those familiar with Kerala cuisine. The greatness of this dish comes from the fact that it can be preserved for long, even for several months, making it a favorite for […]
Here is a quick Garam Masala (Indian spice) mix recipe to go in to my Masala Mix Category.Garam masala is a blend of ground spices common in Indian cuisines. It is used alone or with other seasonings in multiple side & main dish recipes. The word garam refers to “heat” in the Ayurvedic sense of the word, meaning […]
For good percentage of Indians, Curd (plain yogurt) is an unavoidable handy ingredient in kitchen, which is traditionally made at home from cow milk. But it’s surprising to me that most of Indians live in western world rely on ready-made curd available in grocery stores, which not even tastes closer […]
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