South Indian cuisine is distinctly different from North Indian cuisine in terms of flavors and textures. Ingredients like coconut, curry leaves, urad dal are commonly used in this cuisine to flavor dishes. Here you will find your favorite vegetarian South Indian Recipes from Crispy Masala Dosa to Rava Idli!
One of the most common Indian breakfast, Rava Upma or simply Upma is a savory porridge made with semolina and veggies. It makes a filling and satisfying meal, especially with a side of chai or filter coffee! This is one of my go to breakfast recipes, you can easily make it vegan by skipping the ghee at the end.
Breakfast blues! I am sure I am not the only one who faces it. On most working days, my breakfast is a simple avocado toast or my favorite banana oatmeal. They are...
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Rava Idli are savory steamed cakes made with semolina, veggies and spices. This is a popular breakfast item and often served with a bowl of sambar and coconut chutney. It’s quick, easy and needs no fermentation unlike the traditional idli. This recipe makes soft, light and fluffy rava idli for a delicious meal!
Idli is one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast and lunch. For those who don’t know, traditional idli is a steamed...
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Make a piping hot cup of South Indian Filter Coffee at home with this easy step by step recipe. It’s best enjoyed with idli, dosa or medu vada!
I am a chai lover, my mornings always start with a cup of masala chai. In fact if I don’t have one in the morning, then according to Sarvesh I am super cranky the whole day! But I also love coffee, after my morning chai, I almost always want...
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Moong Dal Dosa is a savory crepe made with moong dal (split petite yellow lentils). It’s gluten-free, easy to make and makes a filling breakfast or lunch. Stuff it with paneer or tofu (for vegan version) and you have got a complete protein packed meal!
Dosas of all kinds have a special place in my heart. They are filling, easy to make and taste so good. Give me some chutney on the side with my dosa and I can eat it pretty much every...
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Rava Ladoo is a popular Indian sweet made with semolina, ghee and sugar. This festive treat is easy to make and often made for festivals like Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi. This easy version needs no sugar syrup and you can make it in less than 30 minutes!
I love this time of the year when the weather is changing. It’s beautiful outside and it also marks the beginning of festive season. With so many festivals lined up, I wanted to share an easy Indian sweet recipe...
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Want to avoid rice and still have idli? Try this Dal Idli made with lentils!
This idli is made with urad and moong dal only making it more protein packed than the regular idli.
Idlis are so comforting, aren’t they? I can pretty much have them everyday. I especially love them for breakfast or lunch.
And...
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Amp up the protein content of your idlis with these Quinoa Idli.
Quinoa replaces 75% of rice in this recipe making the idlis more wholesome and more protein-packed.
Idli is one of my favorite comfort food. Even though it was not a part of my diet growing up, I just eat it a lot now.
Freshly steamed idlis dunked in hot...
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Simple peanut chutney made with peanuts, chana dal, cumin seeds, ginger and tamarind.
This quick version gets done in 15 minutes and makes a great accompaniment to idli and dosa!
Indian meals are often incomplete without chutney.
Whether it’s north Indian food or South Indian, chutney remains constant. However, every chutney...
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Make super crispy Masala Dosa at home with this easy dosa batter at home!
This is a one bowl batter which is made using a high speed blender and then fermented in the Instant Pot.
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The long awaited post is finally here. Ever since I shared my dosa batter on...
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Cilantro Coconut Chutney is one of my favorite chutneys to enjoy with dosa, vada or idlis!
It’s so easy to make especially when you have some grated frozen coconut in your freezer.
Chutneys are staple in Indian households. However they are all not the same.
Different parts of the country make different types of chutneys depending...
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