Idli is a traditional South Indian steamed food made from fermented rice and urad dal batter. The batter is ground and fermented before steaming. Idlis are soft and mildly flavored. They are commonly eaten for breakfast with sambar and coconut chutney. Idli is one of the healthiest and most popular breakfast dishes. Here I share...

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Masala Dosa is a popular South Indian crepe made from a fermented rice and lentil batter, filled with a spiced potato and onion filling. This masala dosa recipe shows how to make light, crispy dosa with a soft center, similar to a restaurant-style version. While it takes some planning, the steps are straightforward and the...

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Upma is a traditional South Indian breakfast made with roasted rava (semolina), lentils, herbs and spices. Every South Indian home has its own version, with some recipes including vegetables and others keeping it simple with onions, curry leaves and green chilies. This recipe is the classic home-style version that I learnt from my mother and...

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Aloo Paratha is a popular Indian flatbread made with whole wheat dough and a spiced mashed potato filling. The stuffed paratha is rolled out and cooked on a hot tawa with ghee or oil until golden and lightly crisp. Also known as aloo ka paratha, it is especially popular in Punjabi homes and is often...

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Whether a South Indian or no, an Idli is a favorite with most of us Indians. It is tasty, filling as well as the perfect dish when it comes to having just the right kind of nutrition. That’s why a favorite choice of breakfast, across the country too. On this post, I have shared one...

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Who doesn’t love the dosa – Indian style savory crepes, often served with a spiced potato stuffing. This hotel style Onion Dosa is a variation of the popular Rava Dosa recipe with more onions and some spices & herbs. This is one of the easiest dosa variants to make since no grinding and no fermentation...

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Medu Vada is a popular South Indian breakfast snack of crispy, fluffy, donut shaped fritters made from spiced urad dal (black gram) batter. These savory lentil donuts are deep-fried until golden and traditionally served with hot sambar and fresh coconut chutney. Light inside, crispy outside, medu vada is comforting, filling, and always satisfying. Crisp and Fluffy...

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Rava Dosa recipe is a quick and popular South Indian dosa made with rava (suji), rice flour, all-purpose flour, herbs, and spices. These thin and crispy crepes have a characteristic netted texture. Unlike traditional dosa, this Suji Dosa recipe does not require grinding or fermentation. Make this easy rava dosa for a quick breakfast or...

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Sabudana Khichdi recipe is a popular fasting dish made with soaked tapioca pearls cooked with ghee, cumin seeds, green chillies, potatoes, roasted peanut powder, and rock salt (sendha namak). It is commonly prepared during Hindu fasting days such as Navratri, Mahashivratri, and Ekadashi. Sabudana khichdi is especially popular in Maharashtrian cuisine and is commonly prepared...

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Oats Dosa is a crisp, lacy South Indian breakfast made with oats, yogurt, onions, herbs and spices. It is an instant recipe that comes together quickly. The batter does not need any fermentation. This makes it a good option for busy mornings. About Oats Dosa Recipe This oats dosa has become a regular part of...

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Appam, also known as Palappam, is a traditional Kerala dish of fluffy pancakes or hoppers made from a fermented rice and coconut batter. It has a soft, spongy center with thin, crisp edges. Appam is cooked in a curved pan which gives it its characteristic bowl shape. It is commonly served with vegetable stew or...

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Pesarattu is a traditional Andhra breakfast made with whole green moong beans. Also known as Moong Dal Dosa, it is prepared from a lightly spiced lentil batter ground with herbs and spices. The batter is spread thin and cooked until crisp. Pesarattu is usually served with chutney or upma for breakfast or brunch. About Pesarattu...

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Idli Sambar is a traditional South Indian breakfast of steamed rice-lentil cakes (idli) served with a spiced lentil and vegetable stew called sambar. The sambar is made with toor dal, vegetables, tamarind and a blend of aromatic spices, and is also known as Tiffin Sambar. This hotel-style recipe gives you soft, fluffy idli paired with...

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