Uttapam Recipe | South Indian Thick Rice-Lentil Pancake for Breakfast
What is Uttapam? Uttapam is a thick, savoury South Indian pancake made from the same fermented rice and lentil batter used for dosa and idli, but poured thicker so it stays soft rather than crisp. Chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies and coriander are sprinkled directly onto the batter as it cooks, so every bite has […]
Adai Recipe | Tamil Nadu’s Protein-Rich Mixed Lentil Dosa
Growing up, adai was the answer to “there’s no dosa batter left”. My mother would just soak a handful of different dals, grind them fresh that morning, and we’d have a thicker, heartier dosa on the table in no time, no fermentation required. It’s still the recipe I reach for when I want something filling […]
Pesarattu Recipe | Andhra-Style Moong Dal Dosa
Growing up, breakfast at my Andhra friend’s house always meant one thing: a stack of green pesarattu sizzling straight off the tawa, served with a spicy ginger chutney that woke you up faster than any cup of coffee. It took me years and several failed attempts to get the batter right, but now it’s one […]
Fried Idli
Are you worried about left over idli at home? Keep your worries aside as I have a perfect recipe for you to turn left over idli into yummy snack item.
Upma
How to make Sooji Upma | Healthy Breakfast Upma Recipe What is Upma? Upma is a popular South Indian dish made from semolina (also known as sooji or rava). It is a quick-to-make dish that is often enjoyed as a breakfast or light meal. Ingredients: 1 cup semolina (sooji or rava) 2 tablespoons ghee or […]