Sesame is an important seed used in Tamilnadu cuisine. Sesame and its oil are very traditional to this part of the world. எள் (Ell) means sesames, which was referred to as “fat” or நெ
Fried rice is a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan and often mixed with other ingredients such as eggs, vegetables, seafoods, or meat. Cooked rice can be the primary ingredient which will have myriad additional ingredients to add flavor including onions for extra taste; shallots are also …
Andhra sorakaya masala curry is a staple food in the Indian subcontinent and has been adopted by other countries as well. India produces more pulses than any country on earth! Not only are they popular to eat but their soup form also makes them an important part of the cuisine. The preparation of a simple …
In Hong Kong, mango pudding is a very popular dessert. It’s also found in Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand where it’s often served as a dim sum at Chinese restaurants. The fresh variant consists of agar or gelatin, mangoes, evaporated milk, and sugar which are added to the restaurant by the eatery itself.[5] Fresh fruit such …
A cookie is a type of food that’s been around for centuries. They come in all shapes and sizes, but they always contain flour mix with sugar or some type of other sweeteners like honey to flavor them up! Some popular additions might be raisins or chocolate chips depending on your preferences.
Rice upma, which is mainly popular in Tamil Nadu and southern parts of Karnataka, can be referred to as akki tari uppittu (rice coarse flour uppittu). Another variant of upma is prepared with grated coconut instead of onions. This type typically has a smeared ghee at the end for flavor. Dishes similar to rice upmas …
Pongal, or Huggi as it is called in the south Indian languages Tamil and Telugu respectively, means “bubbling up” when translated into English. This dish of rice with boiled milk and sugar has a rich history that dates back to 1500 B.C., where Pongali was served at public gatherings during the harvest season. There are …
A fruit salad is a dish consisting of various kinds of fruits, sometimes served in liquid. A fruit salad can be an appetizer or dessert and made with fresh or canned ingredients.
Kuḻambu (Tamil: குழம) is a watery dish based on the tamarind broth, which includes ground coriander seeds and fenugreek. The base can also include fresh or dried vegetables such as blended coconut from freshly grated coconuts to lentils balls that are either soaked in hot boiling water for 10 minutes before blending with salt and …
Pulihora is a traditional rice preparation in Southern India, which usually has tamarind or kokum as its main ingredient. With the tangy sourness of either the fruit itself (tamarind) or its extracts made from boiling and drying out tart unripe fruits (kokum), this dish can be described to have two different tastes- one spicier with …
