Ragi Ambali is a traditional summer drink relished in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. These three states are known to make a variety of drinks (summer beverages and kanjis), rotis, dosas, chapatis and dishes from millets. Ragi commonly known as finger millet is hugely popular in Karnataka and forms part of one's daily diet irrespective... Continue Reading →
Kallidaikurchi on the bank of the Thamirabarani River in Tirunelveli district is renowned for its traditional food and snacks like appalam, murukku, thengoyal and seedai, vadam and vathal and festive sweets. Almost all the delicious items prepared here are done by hand and are hugely popular within the state and country. One of the most famous accompaniments made here is arisi appalam... Continue Reading →
Manapparai, located in Tiruchirappalli district is renowned for its murukkus since the 1920s. This unique innovation was first made by Mani Iyer who sold his murukku (made of rice flour mixed with fresh butter and deep - fried in coconut oil) in his refreshment stall at the railway station to the hungry passengers. In fact,... Continue Reading →
It is well known that India is not only the largest producer of ginger in the world but is also a treasure trove of ginger diversity with more than fifty indigenous varieties grown since the ancient times. Each and every district in each and every state has its own local variety that has a distinctive... Continue Reading →
A delightful spicy yet tangy accompaniment to curd rice, adai, dosa and chapati is veppilakatti. Veppilakatti is a truly masterful innovation of the Palakkad Iyers (Palghat Iyers) that is loved by people from Kerala and Tamil Nadu. One naturally will think that veppilakatti is made from neem leaves (veppila means neem in Tamizh and Malayalam) but is actually made... Continue Reading →
Goli baje, a deep-fried heavenly delight is a signature dish of Mangalore and Udupi. This popular snack is often seen as an accompaniment to breakfast, lunch, tea and even dinner. Goli baje is surprisingly easy to make and requires basic ingredients like maida, sour curds, spices like ginger and green chilli, coconut and coriander... Continue Reading →
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