The diversity of South Indian food not only sets the palate for diverse tastes and touches but also offers a plethora of healthy eating options. It echoes a cultural slant to food that is centered around moderation, health, and simple, natural constituents. South Indian cuisine fits well within many trends defined by today’s food culture. From dosa & idli, which almost every Indian is familiar with, to the millet dishes, which might be less familiar but equally delicious, this cooking augments a delightful route to maintaining good nutrition while catering to the taste buds....

India was once perceived to be primarily a back office to the likes of the technology magnates in the world. This is no longer true. What was originally an outsourcing of IT support has grown into something much bigger and more influential. The startup ecosystem in India is one of the most vibrant ones in the world today. The industry now counts Tier 2-based software teams going global to tiny tech startups that have become billion-dollar unicorns in Bengaluru, to yet another big-ticket in Tech, which is industry-based....

In every great city, there is motion. Runners trace the sunrise along the waterfront, cyclists weave through traffic like artists in rhythm, and fans fill public squares as if drawn by one pulse. Modern cities no longer treat sports as sidelines: they have turned them into the rhythm of daily life. The Rise of Urban Sports Culture Cities from Manila to Madrid are redefining the meaning of “play.” Rooftop basketball courts, pop-up soccer pitches, and digital fan zones are changing the face of how people play and watch sports around the world....

Uppu Saaru Recipe Recipe for Mandya / Mysuru style Uppu Saaru with Palya (stir-fry) made with greens and lentils. Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Uppu […]

Busy home kitchens often swing between heat spikes and dead time – a pot coming to a boil, a pressure cooker settling, dough resting, a curry simmering low. Those gaps can help or hurt the final plate. Used well, a two- to five-minute pause clears the head, keeps hands safe, and protects seasoning from hasty last-second changes. Used poorly, the same pause turns into frantic scrolling, missed whistles, and a burnt base....

Murungai Keerai Poriyal | Drumstick Leaves Stir-fry (Vegan) South Indian Healthy and easy to make Murungai keerai poriyal – Drumstick Leaves Stir-fry . This vegan recipe makes for a very nice side dish. With step by step pictures. Drumstick leaves or Moringa as its called in the western world has been used for centuries as folk medicine in India. In Ayurvedic traditional medicine, the leaves are believed to affect blood pressure and glucose levels....

Paruppu podi recipe for rice. Paruppu podi made with the addition of Garlic – Andhra style. Kandi Pappu podi recipe. Recipe with step by step pictures and video. Andhra style paruppu podi with garlic / Kandi pappu podi served with hot white rice and ghee is a meal in itself. This is a very simple recipe and can be made at home in under 20 minutes. The lentils, garlic and spices are roasted and ground to a powder....

Recipe for spicy Pineapple Rasam. Slightly sweet, spicy and sour rasam recipe that’s perfect for lunch. Recipe with step by step pictures. Here is how to do pineapple rasam. We need about half a cup of ripe pineapple. Chop them roughly and grind them to a paste in a mixie with half a cup of water. I do not grind it fine. I leave little bits of pineapple here and there....

Murunga Ilai Poriyal / Moringa leaves Stir Fry with roasted rice powder. A healthy and fibre-rich side dish for rice recipe. This Moringa stir fry is a very healthy side dish where we add roasted rice powder to enrich the taste of the poriyal. Traditionally, coconut is used while making stir fry with greens. The roasted powder gives a slightly crunchy texture and a roasted flavour, making this poriyal very different and tasty....

Tamilnadu hotel style kara chutney. Restaurant style spicy chutney for idli and dosa. Recipe with step by step pictures. Kalavai Chutney. Sumathi Akka’s Kalavai Chutney / Restaurant style kara chutney This recipe is one of a find. Sumathi Akka owns a very famous paniyaram shop in Sannathi street, Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu. People wait here for more than an hour to eat her paniyarams.This kalavai chutney is what she serves to her customers along with her paniyarams....

Recipe for South Indian style tomato rice. Bachelor friendly recipe. Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is from my cook Kavitha. She had learnt it from her best friend Leelama who was a care taker in the house where Kavitha worked. Leelama, now works as a nanny in Hong Kong. Whenever I am busy or “read lazy”, I ask her to cook this tomato rice with potato or ladies finger roast....

Mutton Nombu Kanji Recipe Recipe for Mutton Nombu Kanji. Meat Porridge served during Ramadan time. A very comforting porridge that is light on the stomach and easy to digest. […] Thai Clear Soup, Thai Tofu Veggie Soup in Homemade Aromatic Broth There used to be a restaurant in San Diego called Antique Thai. We loved to go there. We would finish weekend chores, shopping and classes […]

Recipe for Thengai Paal Meen Kuzhambu, Tamil style Fish Curry in Coconut Milk. Fish poached in home ground masala and coconut milk. Perfect side dish for appam , idiyappam , and dosa . It goes well with ghee rice too! There is a funny saying about people owning a coconut farm in Kongunad. “அவருக்கு என்னங்க! தொப்புனு சத்தம் கேட்டுச்சுன்னா காசு. நமக்கு அப்பிடிங்களா” meaning if you hear a sound of a falling coconut in the farm, its immediate money in the pocket!...

One pot tarkari palav / vegetable pulao recipe using veggies and home made masala. Perfect recipe for lunch box and can be made in under 30 minutes. Suitable for lunchbox. In Karnataka, the vegetable pulao – tarkari palav is made slightly differently. A green paste made with herbs and spices is ground and added which adds a very subtle aroma and flavor to the pulao. This is a very easy recipe to put together....

கம்பு தோசை-Kambu (Bajra) Dosai | Fermented Pearl Millet Crepe-Gluten free and Vegan. Easy recipe for making tamilnadu style fermented kambu/millet idly/dosai. Step by step recipes for making dosa batter. They are gluten free and vegan. Millets have been around 2000 BC. Millets are a great source of starch, making it a high-energy food. It is also an excellent source of protein and fiber. It is said that the amino acids in the pearl millet are more easily digestible than the ones found in wheat....

Grocery shopping is an unavoidable chore. And while it may seem it only takes a few minutes to run down to the store, our grocery shopping actually takes a lot longer than most of us think. The Time Use Institute estimates that an average person spends more than 40 minutes in the grocery store . Multiply that by 1.5-trip weekly average and you realize that you’re spending more than 53 hours buying groceries every year....

Cocoa Brownies With Walnuts If you love rich, chocolatey brownies with a perfectly fudgy center and a slight crunch from toasted walnuts, this recipe is for you. These cocoa […] Chilli and Onion Crackers Recipe for baked spicy chilli and onion crackers. Easy recipe perfect for beginners. These crackers are crispy, addictive, spicy, salty and everything nice. I have […] Plain Vanilla Sponge Cake – Moist and Fluffy Plain Vanilla Sponge Cake – Moist and Fluffy....

Vegan Roasted Red Bell Pepper Soup recipe from scratch. Infused with ginger and coconut milk. With step by step pictures. We love soups at home. My son keeps asking for soup dinners. Whenever he misses school due to illness, he looks forward to cooking soup with me. He would sit on the counter top and cut veggies. These days, I need to handover my big knife to him when he comes to cook....

Article contributed by Anastasiia Newlin Cakes for your first date No other moment is more important in the relationship between two people than their first date, so it’s essential to get every detail just right. Having a great dessert to share with your partner can add a sweet touch to the evening and give you something to talk about. To be completely prepared and know how to impress your date with a cake, you should think about your favorite desserts and have a good idea which one would be perfect for a romantic evening....

Carrot Poriyal Recipe, Tamilnadu Style Carrot Poriyal. Tamilnadu Style Carrot Poriyal recipe with coconut . With step by step pictures. South Indian Tamilnadu Style Carrot Poriyal stir-fry makes a perfect side dish for lunch. Its a very simple recipe that’s very delicious and its super packed with nutrition. Its very tasty. Carrots are steamed and a tempering added to it for the finish. We add fresh shredded coconut at the end....