Category: Desi Food
Moru Curry Recipe | Kerala Style Spiced Buttermilk
Moru curry, also known as Moru kachiyathu is a seasoned buttermilk from Kerala. This simple, easy, comforting Kerala style curry is light, tangy and aromatic. If you are new to Kerala cuisine, this is one of the easiest curries you can make, ready under 20 minutes. I have share a version without coconut, garlic and
Vetrilai Poondu Sadam | Betel Leaves Garlic Rice
Vetrilai poondu sadam, is a flavourful south Indian variety rice made with betel leaves, garlic and a special spice mix, tossed with cooked rice. Bold flavours, mild spice and loaded with digestive benefits. A quick lunch idea with medicinal benefits. Best way to use up betel leaves as well as to make family consume, especially
Kandi Podi Recipe – Raks Kitchen
Kandi podi is a lentil spice powder made with roasted toor dal (kandi pappu), chana dal, dry red chillies as main ingredients. This traditional podi is a staple in Andhra households, served with hot rice and ghee. Comes handy in south Indian households for lunch as we start the course with podi and ghee/ sesame
Mirchi Ka Salan Recipe | Biryani Salan
Mirchi ka Salan is a popular Hyderabadi spicy curry made with chillies simmered in tangy, nutty gravy of peanuts, sesame seeds and coconut. Also known as Biryani Salan, it is traditionally served with as accompaniment for Biryani, but also pairs well with steamed rice, mild pulao and roti (any flatbread). This dish is a staple
Bagara Chawal Recipe – Raks Kitchen
Bagara chawal or Bagara rice is a simple, coriander and mint flavoured rice popular from Hyderabad/ Telangana with tempered whole spices. Let’s see how to make this bagara khana with step by step pictures and video. Perfect one pot rice for lunch box or in days when you want to keep it different from the
Thai Iced Tea Recipe | Cha Yen
Thai iced tea, also known as Cha Yen is a sweet and creamy iced tea made with brewed Thai tea leaves, sweetened condensed milk and evaporated milk. This refreshing drink is famous for its vibrant orange colour and rich, smooth, sweet flavour. Perfect for a hot summer day and can be easily prepared at home.
Betel Leaves Rasam | Vetrilai Rasam Recipe
Betel leaves rasam or Vetrilai Rasam is a traditional south Indian rasam infused with the refreshing flavour and health benefits of betel leaves. Perfect for those days when your stomach feels heavy after festival meals or during cooler rainy season. Check out my 10 minutes instant rasam and my Vetrilai poondu sadam recipe in this
Vellarikka Kichadi Recipe | Cucumber Kichadi
Vellarikka kichadi is a traditional Kerala side dish made with Malabar cucumber, coconut and curd as main ingredients. Cucumber kichadi is light, cooling and slightly tangy that balances a hearty south Indian lunch. Cucumber Kichadi is an essential part of an Onam Sadhya or Vishu sadhya and pairs well with sambar, rice. Check out my
Sundakkai Thogayal Recipe – Raks Kitchen
Sundakkai thogayal is a perfect side dish for lunch, especially with steamed rice or curd rice. With just the simple ingredients in your pantry, this thogayal is very nutritious and best way to include Sundakkai, even for those who are not a big fan of. When you see fresh sundakkai in the market, do not
Kanji Vada Recipe – Raks Kitchen
Kanji vada is a fermented drink (kanji) with lentil fritters (vada), a special dish from Rajasthan/ Uttar Pradesh. Made with mustard as main ingredient in the kanji and moong dal for vada, this has a unique flavour. This tangy, probiotic-rich drink is especially made for Holi and during winter months, which gives you a refreshing