Zucchini & Cilantro Stem Thogayal (Chutney)

Thogayal, is a south indian (specifically Tamilian) style of chutney. It varies from a chutney, because it uses a combination … More

Dal Oat Bowl w/ Cauliflower Kari

I prefer to keep my weeknight meals under 30 minutes, and this recipe is perfect for that. This bowl of … More

Crispy Pan fried Taro aka Sepankizhangu Roast

Not gonna lie, my kitchen smells so insanely good right now! We’re in South Indian (Tamil) food paradise. I mean … More

South Indian Cabbage + Peas Curry

As you read a recipe for a spiced stir-fried cabbage, you may think meh..cabbage. But this Tamil style (southern Indian) … More

South Indian Spiced Sweet Potatoes

Spice crusted sweet potatoes on my lunch plate today, and I devoured these with a bowl of salad greens! These … More

Crispy pan-fried Okra, Chettinad Style

Chettinad Masala belonging to the Chettinad region of Southern India is quintessentially Indian in its complexity, and specific blend of … More

Tamilnadu style Carrot Fry/Kari

I don’t think I’ve met a carrot I didn’t like! These rainbow carrots are stunning, and so is this simple … More

Butternut Squash Coconut stir-fry and Mashed Spinach with crisped Coconut

Today’s lunch mood totally called for some good ol home cooking with flavors from South India (specifically Tamil/TamBrahm cooking) I … More

Dal Sabji Indian Nourish Bowl

This Indian vegan bowl is taste and texture perfection in my book! A dollop of nutritious dal with spiced veggie … More

Karuvepilai/Thenga (Curry Leaf/Coconut) Chutney and Idli

Coconut chutney and its several hundred variations are probably the most common and quintessentially Tamilian breakfast accompaniment that exists! Needless … More

South Indian Style Green Beans with Colorful Peppers

Continuing the simple sautéed theme with flavors from home, today’s lunch was green beans, colorful sweet peppers, with gingely oil, … More

Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli

I’ve recently been on a streak of making simple sautéed veggies. With a few flavor packed base ingredients that remind … More

Cabbage and Onion Dosa

This is a variation of one of my favorite Indian breakfasts. The original recipe is a crispy dosa made from … More

Bread Upma

Bread Upma literally translates to scrambled (sauteed) bread. This is my childhood memory on a plate. A staple in south … More

South Indian style Coconut Green Beans

Here is an authentic south-indian style green bean recipe. It’s delectable! Ingredients 1 pound fresh green beans, ends trimmed, washed … More

Potatoes in Tomato-Fenugreek Gravy

Here is how I used some great south indian ingredients like fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and mustard seeds with potatoes … More

Fried Tomato and Onion Rice

I call this the South Indian risotto. It has the same comfort and warmth to it. On a cold day, … More

South Indian Stir Fried Lentils

A common dish from back home, this makes a filling and healthy snack. You could use a a couple of varieties of … More

Kosumalli (South Indian Mung Carrot Salad)

This is as authentic as south Indian food gets. It is a simple salad made with split green gram dal, carrots … More

Cauliflower and Potato Curry

This is a simple and typical south indian way of cooking vegetables. The combination of cauliflower and potatoes stir fried … More

String Beans and Green Bell Pepper Pulao

Using my South Indian spice mix I posted before, here is another easy one pot dish. Serve this with salted … More

Rava Upma

Rava is the tamil name for powdered semolina. It is coarser than semolina flour but finer than small pasta. Upma … More

South Indian Potato Curry

4 large all purpose potatoes, washed well, peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 … More

Eggplant Curry

This is a really quick and easy way to make delicious eggplant curry. If you have the spice mix before … More

South Indian Tomato Chutney

There are many variations to making tomato chutney, this is my south indian version. 3 Ripe Tomatoes 2 indian Green … More

Coconut-Coriander Rice

2 cups basmati rice washed, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained 4 cups water 1 tsp jeera( aka … More

South Indian Potato Masala

Here is one of my all time favorite side dishes to serve with Pooris or any Indian bread. This was a … More

Eastern Indian Potato Balls

This is literally the easiest, tastiest and quickest potato dish that exists! It’s has very simple, clean and subtle flavors. … More

South Indian Egg Curry

Here is a recipe I came up with as great way of using eggs in South Indian food. The combination … More

South Indian Daikon Radish Curry

Daikon Radish is an often used ingredient in Southern Indian (State of Tamilnadu) cuisine. Here is a great side dish … More