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South Indian cuisine includes the cuisines of the five southern states of India, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the Lakshadweep, Pondicherry, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territories. For all five states, there are usually vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes.
The similarities among the cuisines of the five states include the presence of rice as a staple food, the use of lentils and spices, dried red chilies and fresh green chilies, coconut, and tamarind, plantain, snake gourd, garlic, and ginger native fruits and vegetables.
Moru Kachiyathu is a simple and delicious Kerala-style seasoned buttermilk that is made often in a Malayalee home. Moru, which means buttermilk in Malayalam, is usually served as the last course of a south Indian meal. This dish can be prepared in different ways, with …
Vattayappam is the popular steamed rice cake recipe from Kerala, which is a must-try for everyone. This lip-smacking recipe will be a treat for your taste buds, made with the goodness of rice, coconut milk, and sugar. What makes this even healthier and appealing is …
Shrimp Roast | Chemmeen Roast | Konju Roast is a delicious seafood dish with a thick gravy and mild tanginess from the Malabar Tamarind and spiciness from the masala. The Kashmiri chili powder and tomatoes give the curry its vivid color, and despite its fiery …
Unniyappam is a popular snack in Kerala and is especially associated with the Onam festival, a harvest festival celebrated in the state. During the festival, families prepare elaborate feasts called “Onam Sadya”, which often include a variety of sweets, including Unniyappam. The ingredients used in …
Kerala style lemon pickle, also known as “Naranga Achar” in Malayalam (the language spoken in Kerala, a state in southern India), is a popular condiment in Kerala cuisine. It’s a tangy and spicy pickle made from lemons that are preserved with a variety of spices. …